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Event:
HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Louis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Louis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hasbulla Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Louis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Louis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louis wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magomedov is tightening it up a little... Louis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Louis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Louis taps out! Nice BJJ there by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Post fight, Hasbulla Magomedov stared into the camera and said 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'. |
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Event:
HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Louis scores with a push kick.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Louis defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Louis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Louis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Louis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Louis. Louis maintains the clinch. #TD#
Louis gets control of Wilson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Louis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Louis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Louis!#REVR#
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Louis is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Louis trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wilson wants to improve his position but Louis is controlling well.
Louis trying to control the pace.
Wilson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Louis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson is looking to control Louis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Louis content to control rather than advance.
Louis trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Louis trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Louis slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Louis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Louis. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Steve Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wilson.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Louis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Louis has Wilson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Louis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wilson is trying to keep an underhook but Louis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Louis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Louis prevents Wilson from improving his position.#SUB#
Louis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Louis eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Louis seems content to control.#T4#
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Louis sits in half guard.
Louis controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson wants to control but Louis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Louis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Louis gets a double leg takedown into Wilson's guard.#SUB2#
Wilson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Louis escapes and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to control but Louis postures up.#SUB#
Louis is working to tighten his grip on Wilson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wilson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Louis is really squeezing tight and eventually Wilson passes out! Louis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Louis! |
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Event:
HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Louis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Igwe as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Igwe gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Louis 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.#TD#
Igwe pulls Louis into guard.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Igwe controls Louis momentarily but Louis frees himself.
Louis trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom.
Igwe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Louis defends it easily.
Louis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Igwe keeping full guard, as Louis tries to pass. #SUB#
Igwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Louis postures up.
Louis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Louis trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Louis wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving. #T2#
Louis wants to pass the guard but Igwe is keeping the position.#SUB#
Igwe has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.
Louis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Igwe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
Igwe pulls Louis in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Igwe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Louis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Louis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Igwe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Louis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Igwe is pulling down on Louis's head. It's preventing any offense from Louis, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louis trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Louis trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Igwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Louis wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving. #SUB#
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Igwe has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.
Louis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okon Igwe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Louis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Igwe but Igwe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Igwe has Louis up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Igwe pulls guard effortlessly.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe managing to control the position.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Igwe pushes a forearm under Louis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Louis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Okon Igwe! |
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Event:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Louis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seal avoids it really well and circles away.
Seal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seal throws a good cross that connects.
Seal lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Louis is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Louis 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Louis.
Seal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Louis is still on wobbly legs! Can Seal finish him?
Seal steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Louis is out on his feet! Seal sets himself and nearly takes Louis's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Seal!
Matt Seal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Louis with that takedown attempt.
Banjo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Banjo misses.
Louis throws a counter high kick but Banjo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Louis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banjo to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Banjo misses.
Banjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Banjo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Louis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis darts in looking for a takedown but Banjo gets double underhooks and turns Louis into the cage.
Banjo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Banjo manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louis postures up.
#T1#
Louis trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo has his hands on Louis's head, controlling the position.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Banjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Louis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banjo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Louis is pushing down on Banjo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banjo is fighting to maintain full guard but Louis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Banjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banjo wants to control but Louis is keeping busy.
Louis is looking to take a break and control but Banjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banjo is looking for a sweep. Louis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Louis wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Banjo wants to control but Louis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Banjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Louis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Louis trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Louis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Louis has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
Louis postures up.
#SUB2#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Louis uses it to pass to side control.
Louis trying to control the position but Banjo is working away. #T4#
Banjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Louis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Louis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banjo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banjo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Louis's best efforts.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Louis controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Banjo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Louis gets the takedown into side control.
Louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working.
Banjo tries to improve position but can't.
Banjo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Louis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banjo, who protects the arm well.
Banjo is not content to let Louis control the position.
Banjo tries to buck Louis off but Louis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo is still trying to improve position.
Louis trying to control the action but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo is trying to get back to half guard.
Banjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Louis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banjo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Banjo actively working from the bottom here.
Banjo is not content to let Louis control the position.
Louis slows the pace down in half guard.
Banjo trying to control here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banjo manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Banjo has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.
Banjo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Louis trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banjo has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily.
Olu Banjo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louis wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Banjo working a defensive guard here.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banjo has control of Louis's left arm, preventing Louis from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Banjo has his feet on Louis's thighs here. He's pushed Louis 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! Louis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olu Banjo! |
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Event:
HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Louis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sadewa to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Louis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sadewa sprawls well initially but Louis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sadewa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Louis manages to move to mount!
Sadewa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sadewa tries to get out of the position.
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.
Sadewa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Louis. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Louis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sadewa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sadewa!
Sadewa wants to stand but Louis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sadewa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadewa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sadewa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Louis is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Louis has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sadewa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Louis has tightened it up now! Sadewa 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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Louis! |
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Event:
HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Louis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hasbulla Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Louis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Louis has wrist control.
Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Louis keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Louis is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Louis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Louis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Louis passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Louis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Louis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov keeping hold of Louis's head, controlling as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Louis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Louis wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Louis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Louis pushes past his half guard into mount!
Louis looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Louis pushes him away.
Louis trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Louis tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hasbulla Magomedov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Louis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Louis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov sprawls and moves away.
Louis connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Louis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Magomedov controls the position from side control.
Louis wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Louis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Louis.#SUB#
Louis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Louis is staying active.
Louis wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Louis keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Louis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedov prevents Louis from moving into mount. #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.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Louis is controlling the position.
Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Louis wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Louis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Louis but great work by Magomedov.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magomedov is working Louis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov working away.#SUB2#
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Louis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Louis trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Louis controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Louis pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Louis trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Louis passes into side control!
Magomedov 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.
A close second round but Hasbulla Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Louis gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his feet on Louis's thighs here. He's pushed Louis 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! Louis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'. |
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Event:
HFC 24:Maynard vs Magomedov
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Louis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mogh pinned against the cage. Mogh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Louis tries to sprawl but Mogh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mogh trying to control from half guard but Louis is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Louis.#SUB2#
Louis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mogh lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Mogh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mogh is looking to work some ground and pound but Louis has wrist control.#SUB2#
Louis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mogh stands up over Louis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mogh is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Louis looking to control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mogh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Louis's head.
Mogh wants to pass the guard but Louis is keeping the position.
Mogh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Louis looking to control.
Mogh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Louis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Mogh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Louis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Louis wants to pass to mount but Mogh is defending the position. #SUB2#
Louis seems to be working for a kimura but Mogh defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Mogh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Louis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mogh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Louis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mogh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Louis trying to control but Mogh is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mogh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Louis controls the pace.
Mogh is pulling down on Louis's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mogh is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Louis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mogh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Louis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mogh defends well.#SUB2#
Louis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mogh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mogh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Louis but Louis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Louis with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Mogh closes the distance and pushes Louis back into the cage.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Louis tries to pull guard but Mogh won't allow it.
Mogh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Louis.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Louis.#TD#
Mogh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Louis is trying to keep an underhook but Mogh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mogh working the head and body with strikes.
Louis taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard. #ROC#Louis is rocked!#T1#
Mogh is nestled in close to Louis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Louis is still in real trouble! Can Mogh finish him?
Louis trying to hold on to Mogh's head to control him but Mogh postures up.
Mogh is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Louis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mogh fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Louis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mogh! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh retains his bantamweight title!
Worf Mogh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Maynard has closed the distance and engaged Louis in a clinch.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Louis. #TD2#
Louis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maynard regains guard immediately.
Maynard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Louis has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Louis's guard.#REVR#
Maynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Louis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maynard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Maynard pushes Louis up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Louis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Louis wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard is pressing down on Louis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Louis 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.
Maynard has Louis pulled in close to control his posture.
Louis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Louis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maynard on his heels. He'll look to pass Maynard's guard now, I'm sure.
Louis preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Louis controlling him for the moment.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louis preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Louis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Louis throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Maynard has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Louis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis stands and throws Maynard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maynard is not content to let Louis control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Louis tries for a kimura but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steve Louis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Louis is trying to get an arm triangle but Maynard is defending well.
Louis trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Maynard struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Louis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maynard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Louis's guard! Nice work there by Maynard!
Maynard sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Louis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maynard content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Maynard continues to stall.
Louis looking to control.
Maynard is stalling in the full guard.
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Maynard pushes Louis up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Louis pulls guard successfully.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Louis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Maynard misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Maynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maynard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#TD2#
Louis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Louis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maynard reverses the position - he's now on top in Louis's guard.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maynard taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis is trying to control Maynard's posture but Maynard avoids it. #T1#
Louis is looking for a sweep.
Maynard controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Louis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Maynard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maynard prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Maynard crashes against the mat.
Maynard controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Maynard has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maynard as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Louis takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Maynard decides to pull guard.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Louis controlling him for the moment.
Louis trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Louis advances to half guard.
Maynard is trying to control but Louis manages to pass to mount!
Maynard wants to control but Louis is having none of it.#SUB2#
Louis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maynard is on top in guard.
#T4#
Maynard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Louis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maynard is now in half guard.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dakota Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Louis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Louis 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Louis! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night3
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Louis shoots for a takedown but Bean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Louis dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Louis's head and hops out.
Louis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Louis.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Louis is just out of range.#CL2#
Louis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bean is leaning against Louis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Louis prevents Bean from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Bean's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch.
Louis shoots in and drives through. Bean sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Louis with the counter takedown but Bean avoids it easily.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Louis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Louis fails with the takedown
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Louis shoots for a takedown but Bean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Louis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Louis shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Louis throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Louis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bean but Bean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bean with a hook.#T2#
Louis misses with a body shot.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Louis looks for the body kick but Bean saw that one coming.
Louis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Bean misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Louis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bean's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean trying to keep a closed guard but Louis is proving a slippery customer.
Bean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Louis is one step ahead there.
Bean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Louis controls the pace.#T3#
Bean looking for a sweep. Not yet Bean, not yet.
Bean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Louis controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Louis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Louis slips under a jab.
Bean jabs Louis to the body, keeping him at a distance.#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.
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Louis fails with the takedown.
Louis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Louis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Louis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Louis is trying for a kimura here. Bean looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Louis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Louis! |
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Event:
HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Louis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morbius tries to clinch up.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Morbius avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Louis.
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.#SUB#
Louis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morbius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Louis working away.
Louis just content to control the position. #SUB#
Louis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Louis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morbius is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morbius pushes Louis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Louis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.#T1##SUB#
Louis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Louis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Louis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Louis in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Louis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morbius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Morbius can't do much from the bottom here.
Louis staying calm.#SUB#
Louis has hold of Morbius's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morbius tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Louis cranks the arm and Morbius screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morbius, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Louis! |
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Event:
HFC 8:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Maynard instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Louis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maynard working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Maynard controls Louis momentarily but Louis frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Louis is sitting in close to Maynard's body. Maynard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Louis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Louis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maynard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Maynard! |
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Event:
HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Louis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Louis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Louis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Louis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Louis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Louis being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Louis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson 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.
Louis throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Louis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Louis drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Louis off! Louis jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Louis is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Louis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is not content to let Louis control the position.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Louis is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Louis trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is in trouble now - Louis has advanced to mount!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Louis has a good base and remains in mount.
Louis avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.#T4##SUB#
Louis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Louis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Louis looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Louis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Louis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Louis 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#
Louis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Louis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Louis backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Louis manages to avoid it all.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Louis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Louis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Louis doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson 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.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson tests Louis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Louis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louis preventing the sweep. #T1#
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Louis postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Louis shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Louis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Louis blocks a jab.
Louis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Louis shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Louis.
Louis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ace Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Louis moves away and avoids it.
Louis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Louis is out of range.
Louis darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Louis into the cage. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Louis shoots in but no luck this time.
Louis slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve Louis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louis slips under a jab.
Louis dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Louis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Louis avoids them all with ease.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Louis slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Louis.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Louis moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Louis misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Louis tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Louis on that attempt.
Louis slips under a jab from Johnson.
Louis has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Louis.
Louis blocks a jab.#T1#
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ace Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Louis on that attempt.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Louis persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Louis's shoulder, as Louis tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Louis off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Louis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Louis doesn't seem phased though.
Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Louis shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Louis throws a combination that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Johnson misses with a hook.
Louis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Louis. Louis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Louis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ace Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Steve Louis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Xi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Xi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Louis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xi is in Louis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louis (0) vs (2) Xi
Xi trying to control the position from guard on top but Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xi 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. #SUB#
Louis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xi is aware though and is defending well.
Xi won't allow Louis to sweep him here.
Xi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xi looking to sit in guard and control but Louis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louis (2) vs (2) Xi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi trying to control the position here. #T1#
Xi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Xi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xi 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.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Xi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Xi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Louis is really struggling to control Xi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB2#
Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Xi looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
Xi trying to keep a closed guard but Louis is proving a slippery customer.
Xi keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Louis 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.
Louis trying to control but Xi is working from the bottom.
Xi is trying to control the position but Louis postures up. #SUB2#
Xi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xi looking to control.
Louis passes into half guard.
Louis trying to control the action but Xi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Xi tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Xi trying to hold on to Louis's head to control him but Louis postures up.
#SUB#
Louis is trying to work for a kimura but Xi is defending well.
Xi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Xi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xi is looking for a sweep. Louis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Xi wants to control but Louis is keeping busy.
Xi tries to roll over but Louis keeps him under control.
Xi is looking to control Louis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Xi actively working from the bottom here.
Louis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Louis (5) vs (2) Xi#SUB#
Louis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xi shrugs it off. #T6#
Xi working to try and regain half guard.
Louis tries to control but Xi wriggling away.
Xi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Louis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xi is surviving well by controlling Louis's body position as best he can.
Louis trying to control but Xi is having none of it.
Xi wants to hold on but Louis pushes him away.#T7#
Xi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Louis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Louis tries to control but Xi wriggling away.
Louis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xi is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Louis looking to control but Xi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xi wants to hold on but Louis pushes him away.
Xi is looking to improve his position but Louis isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Xi tries to improve his position but Louis has taken his back! Louis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Xi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Louis pushes Xi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Louis! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Steve Louis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mirko Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
Louis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.
And Kozlov tries to counter it with a takedown but Louis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Louis has been working on his balance at Canadian Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kozlov.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Louis instigates a clinch.
Kozlov jumps guard but Louis stands there with Kozlov around his waist. Kozlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Louis walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov 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.
Louis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Kozlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Louis to the ground. Kozlov is now in Louis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louis (0) vs (2) Kozlov#T1#
Kozlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Louis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kozlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Louis (0) vs (5) Kozlov
Kozlov 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 Louis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kozlov tries to advance to mount but Louis denies him.
Louis is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Louis wants to control but Kozlov postures up.#SUB2#
Kozlov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Louis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mirko Kozlov! Mirko Kozlov retains his lightweight title!
Mirko Kozlov 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:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Steve Louis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Xi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Louis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xi's waist but Xi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Louis off to one side.
Louis circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Louis moves into the clinch.
Xi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Louis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Louis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xi tries to clinch there but Louis circles away.
Louis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Louis swats away the attempt to clinch by Xi.#CL#
Louis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Louis successfully pulls guard.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Xi from controlling successfully.
Xi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Louis trying to control the position.
Xi trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Louis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xi trying to control the position from guard on top but Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Xi 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.
Xi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Louis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
It looks like Xi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Louis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xi wants to pass the guard but Louis is keeping the position.
Xi looking to sit in guard and control but Louis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louis (2) vs (0) Xi#T4##SUB2#
Xi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xi keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Xi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Louis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xi keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Xi is trying to keep Louis in close.
Louis wants to control from the top but Xi keeps moving. #T5#
Xi controlling Louis's posture.
Xi looking for a sweep. Not yet Xi, not yet.
Xi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Xi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Louis passes into half guard.
Xi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Louis manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Louis (5) vs (0) Xi#T6#
Louis tries to control but Xi wriggling away.
Xi tries to lock up and control but Louis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Louis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xi shrugs it off.
Louis wants to control the pace but Xi is squirming around nicely.
Xi can't escape the position.
#T7#
Xi wants to hold on but Louis pushes him away.
Xi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louis (5) vs (2) Xi#SUB#
Louis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Xi is proving a slippery customer.
Xi stays in close to Louis's body and controls the position. #T8#
Louis looking to control.
Xi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Xi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Louis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Louis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Louis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Louis (9) vs (2) Xi
Xi is looking for a sweep.
Louis trying to control the position but Xi is working away.
Xi is trying to control Louis's posture but Louis avoids it. #T9##SUB#
Louis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xi, who protects the arm well.
Xi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xi is trying to maintain the position but Louis is very close to passing his half guard.
Louis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Louis (12) vs (2) Xi
Xi wants to control but Louis is having none of it.#T10#
Louis looking to control but Xi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xi regains half guard.
Louis trying to control from half guard but Xi is working away.
Xi keeping control of the position.
Xi wants to sweep but Louis has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Louis (15) vs (2) Xi
Xi tries to bench press Louis off him but Louis keeps the position. #T11##SUB#
Louis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Louis trying to control the position but Xi is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xi manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Louis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xi defends it well.
Xi trying to control but Louis postures up.
#T12#
Xi is trying is best to control the position here.
Xi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Louis is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Louis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi is controlling Louis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Xi wants to control but Louis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Xi actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Louis trying to control from half guard but Xi is working away.
Xi is controlling Louis's trapped leg to prevent Louis from advancing to side control.
Xi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Xi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louis pulls his head out easily.
Louis trying to control the action but Xi is working from the bottom.
Xi is trying to maintain the position but Louis is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Xi tries to roll over but Louis keeps him under control.
Xi trying to get back to full guard but Louis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Louis (18) vs (2) Xi#SUB#
Louis working for a guillotine from mount but Xi is in no mood to give up.
Xi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xi tries to reverse the position but Louis maintains control.#SUB#
Louis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Xi is now in Louis's guard. A big mistake from Louis there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louis (18) vs (4) Xi
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Louis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tozan gets caught napping as Louis dives in and scores a takedown. Tozan manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louis (2) vs (0) Tozan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tozan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tozan working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Tozan keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tozan looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.#SUB2#
Louis is posturing up here but Tozan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Louis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Louis has to tap! Slick submission there by Tozan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Event:
WCW
Date: May 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lance Davenport! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Louis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Davenport shoots in looking for a takedown. Louis tries to sprawl out of it but Davenport keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Louis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davenport shoots in and drives through. Louis sprawls well.
Louis feints the counter takedown.
Davenport shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Louis pinned against the ropes. Louis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Louis as he jumps to the side.
Davenport shoots in looking for a takedown. Louis tries to sprawl out of it but Davenport keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Louis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davenport fails with a takedown attempt.
And Louis tries to counter it with a takedown but Davenport pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davenport looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davenport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Louis. #T1##CL2#
Louis clinches.
Louis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davenport is defending well.
Louis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davenport after a bit of a struggle.
Louis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davenport is working for takedown but Louis is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Louis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Davenport regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davenport (0) vs (2) Louis#SUB2#
Louis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davenport looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davenport looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davenport! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davenport (4) vs (2) Louis
Davenport controls the position from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Louis is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Davenport slows the pace down.
Davenport seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Louis for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Davenport thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Louis wants to control but Davenport postures up.#T3#
Louis trying to remain calm as Davenport controls from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Louis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davenport controls the position.#T4#
Davenport tries to move to full mount but Louis actually manages to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davenport in particular looking to stall.
Louis wants to improve his position but Davenport is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davenport in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Davenport prevents Louis from improving his position.
Davenport looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Louis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davenport stands and throws Louis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davenport (7) vs (2) Louis#SUB#
Davenport thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Louis's face as Davenport controls the position.
Davenport is looking to take a break and control but Louis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Louis tries to buck Davenport off but Davenport is having none of it.
Davenport controls the position from side control.
Louis is trying to get back to half guard.
Louis is trying to escape the position but Davenport is controlling the position. #T7#
Louis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Davenport (9) vs (2) Louis
Davenport looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Davenport with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T8#
Louis is squirming around, avoiding Davenport's attempts to control the action.
Davenport content just to control the position here.
Louis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Louis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davenport takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Davenport looking to control but Louis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davenport avoids the attempt from Louis to control.
Davenport tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10##SUB#
Louis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Davenport.
Davenport controlling his opponent.
Davenport wants to control the pace but Louis is squirming around nicely.
We've been informed that Louis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Davenport looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davenport controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Davenport jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Louis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T11##SUB#
Davenport is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Louis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davenport just content to control the position. #SUB#
Davenport thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Louis tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Louis being controlled for a moment.
Louis can't do much from the bottom here.
Louis is being controlled here. #SUB#
Davenport tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Davenport happy to just control the position for now.
Davenport has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Louis wants to control but Davenport postures up.#T14#
Louis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davenport wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davenport passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Louis! Score +2 for reaching mount: Davenport (11) vs (2) Louis
Davenport content just to control the position here.
Davenport looking to control but Louis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Davenport is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Louis is surviving well by controlling Davenport's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davenport controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davenport takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Louis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Louis not doing much here.
Louis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parr is looking to control Louis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Louis is trying for a kimura here. Parr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Louis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Louis! |
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