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Event:
VFC 21 Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Dogg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Dogg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Dogg stalls from top position.
Rush is trying to control Dogg's posture but Dogg avoids it.
Dogg cracks Rush with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dogg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dogg easily slips into full mount!
Rush is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dogg landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Dogg working for a submission but Rush is keeping him at bay.
Dogg with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Dogg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rush to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rush shrugs it off.
Rush really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Dogg is working for a guillotine from mount but Rush frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Dogg looking for a guillotine from mount but Rush is having none of it. #T2#
Rush sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
Rush trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dogg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dogg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Dogg 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.
Rush tries to roll over but Dogg keeps him under control.#T3#
Rush is trying to maintain the position but Dogg is very close to passing his half guard.
Rush could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dogg drops an elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Rush is trying to maintain the position but Dogg is very close to passing his half guard.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dogg in particular looking to stall.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Dogg is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rush has his foot on Dogg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dogg works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dogg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rush! #REVR#
Dogg wants to control but Rush postures up.
Rush scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogg wants to control but Rush postures up.
Dogg manages to get back to half guard.
Dogg is controlling Rush's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rush is taking a breather. Dogg 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogg tries to get to full guard but Rush has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallzy Dogg dominated that round.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Rush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dogg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dogg sneaks out the side door and pushes Rush away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Dogg moves into range and clinches up with Rush.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rush enables Dogg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogg passes Rush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dogg scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Dogg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hallzy Dogg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dogg is keen to just control but Rush is a slippery customer.
Rush wants to improve his position but Dogg is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dogg seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Dogg is trying to work for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
Dogg is breathing heavily.
Dogg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Dogg is working for a submission of some sort.
Dogg trying to mount his opponent but Rush defends it.
Dogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Rush moves into full guard.
Rush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Dogg wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Dogg stands and throws Rush's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Dogg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rush regains half guard.
Rush has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dogg is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dogg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush wants to control but Dogg is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Rush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dogg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dogg 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.
Dogg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #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.
Dogg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rush!
Dogg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dogg avoids the attempt from Rush to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogg tries to control but Rush wriggling away.
Dogg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rush looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallzy Dogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dogg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.
Dogg wants a takedown.
#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice sprawl there from Rush as Dogg shoots in.
Rush is looking to counter the offense by Dogg and move into the clinch.#TD#
Rush drives through with a takedown into Dogg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dogg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rush thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Dogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dogg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rush passes into half guard.
Dogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Dogg actively working from the bottom here.
Rush wants to take a breather but Dogg is having none of it.
Dogg is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dogg avoid being mounted?
Rush is nestled in close to Dogg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dogg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rush's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rush's back!
Rush tries to roll but Dogg sticks to his back.
Rush trying to control the position but Dogg manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Rush's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Dogg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Dogg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rush is defending well though. Dogg let's go of the attempt for now.
Rush looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Dogg has Rush flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rush trying to control the hands but Dogg breaks the grip.
Hallzy Dogg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Rush fending off the submission attempt from Dogg. #SUB2#
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Dogg avoiding Rush 's attempts to control his hands.
Rush is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dogg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rush is defending well though. Dogg let's go of the attempt for now.
Rush just trying to survive but Dogg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallzy Dogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dogg 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallzy Dogg! |
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Event:
VFC 9 Tapout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
McGavin shoots in and bounces Rush off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rush 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.
Rush keeps trying to improve his position.
McGavin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rush can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGavin controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin'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.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGavin is one step ahead there. #T1#
McGavin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
McGavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
McGavin gets to his feet - Rush follows without any prompting.
The fighters circling - Rush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGavin stuffs the takedown.
McGavin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rush moves in looking to clinch but McGavin pushes him off.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from McGavin as Rush shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from McGavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lio Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
McGavin gets the takedown into side control.
McGavin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rush struggling a bit here.
McGavin is staying tight to Rush's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush can't do much from the bottom here.
McGavin just content to control the position. #T3#
Rush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks McGavin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGavin prefers to stall for the moment though.
McGavin grinds an elbow into Rush's temple.
Rush is looking to regain half guard here but McGavin keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGavin.
Rush should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rush is being controlled here. #T4#
Rush wants to control but McGavin postures up.
McGavin in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but McGavin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGavin is looking to counter punch.
Julian McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lio Rush.
Nice sprawl there from McGavin as Rush shoots in.
It appears McGavin was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
McGavin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rush's half guard.#SUB#
McGavin seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, McGavin seems content to control.
Further stalling from McGavin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian McGavin 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#
Rush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
McGavin shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rush dives in and grabs McGavin's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGavin pushes down on Rush's head and hops out.
McGavin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rush misses with a takedown #CL#
and McGavin counters by moving into the clinch.
Julian McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lio Rush.
McGavin stalls.
McGavin lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from McGavin.
A nice left hand lands by McGavin.
A short left from McGavin. #T1#
Rush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGavin smiles and moves away.
Rush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGavin but McGavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
McGavin closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, McGavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGavin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGavin prevents a body shot from Rush.
Rush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGavin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGavin lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
McGavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rush.
Rush shoots for a double leg takedown but McGavin sprawls well. He's pushed Rush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like McGavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush is breathing heavily.#CL#
McGavin takes the fight into the clinch.
Rush jumps guard but McGavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGavin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rush jumps guard but McGavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGavin.
McGavin slows down the pace here.
#BC#
McGavin breaks the clinch.
Julian McGavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
McGavin tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
McGavin pulls Rush into guard.
Rush wants to stand but McGavin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGavin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4##SU2#
McGavin is working an open guard so Rush takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
McGavin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rush did well to prevent McGavin getting side control.
McGavin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGavin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGavin is controlling the pace.
McGavin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian McGavin dominated that second round.
That's time! McGavin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
McGavin instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGavin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.
McGavin prevents Rush from breaking the clinch.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
McGavin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGavin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGavin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
McGavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD#
McGavin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rush did well to prevent McGavin getting side control.
Rush keeping control of the position.
McGavin trying to control the pace.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
McGavin stands up from half guard.
Rush slaps away a takedown attempt from McGavin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rush wants to counter with a clinch but McGavin pushes him away.#T2##CL#
McGavin rushes Rush and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGavin throws an elbow but misses.
Rush tries to pull guard but McGavin won't allow it.
Rush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGavin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
McGavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
McGavin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGavin content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Rush is defending against the submission attempts here by McGavin.
McGavin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGavin prevents Rush from standing back up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGavin lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
McGavin is trying to work for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
Rush tries to roll over but McGavin keeps him under control.
McGavin slows the pace down in half guard.
Rush trying to control from the bottom.
Lio Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian McGavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McGavin is looking for a kimura but Rush is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGavin to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian McGavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGavin 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian McGavin!
Julian McGavin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Robby shoots in and gets a takedown into Rush's guard.
Robby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now.
Rush wants to stand but Robby is controlling the position.
Robby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robby postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robby on the ground.
Robby postures up.
#T1#
Robby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Robby is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Robby pushes him off.#TD2#
Robby drives through with a takedown into Rush's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Robby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Robby controlling from the top position.
Robby wants to stand but Rush has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robby stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Robby wants to pass the guard but Rush is keeping the position.
Robby cracks Rush with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Rush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robby defends well.#T3#
Robby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robby controlling from the top position.
Robby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #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.
Robby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robby distracts Rush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rush's head.
Robby landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush is looking to get back to full guard here but Robby has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Robby stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Robby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rush rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robby's guard! Nice work there by Rush!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robby to the ground. Rush is now in Robby's guard.#SUB2#
Robby is looking for a triangle here but Rush uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Robby wants to control but Rush postures up.
Rush throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Robby works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rush prevents Robby from standing back up.
Bob Robby has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robby wants to control but Rush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robby is not content to let Rush control the position.#T1#
Robby manages to get to full guard.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Rush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robby has his hands on Rush's head, controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Robby is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rush rolls with it to try and escape but Robby cranks on the arm and Rush is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Robby! |
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