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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Water looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Water clinches up with Chriss and pushes him back against the cage.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chriss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Water gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Chriss tightens his grip and picks Water up, before dumping him to the ground. Water manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Water
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Water trying to control the position.
Water tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Chriss trying to control but Water is working from the bottom.
Water is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Water looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chriss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chriss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss controlling from the top position.
Water controlling Chriss's posture. #T3#
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chriss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been informed that Water has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chriss 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. #T4#
Chriss 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.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T5#
Water is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Water manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Water in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Water
Chriss controls Water momentarily but Water frees himself. #T6##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Water pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss controls Water momentarily but Water frees himself.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chriss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Water stacks Chriss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Water! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (5) Water
Water is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Water working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7#
Water working away.#SUB2#
Water tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Water swings around for an armbar but Chriss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Water's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (5) Water
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chriss controls the pace.#SUB#
Chriss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Water looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Water looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Water! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (4) vs (9) Water#T8#
Chriss tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Water goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chriss rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Water's guard! Nice work there by Chriss! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (9) Water
Chriss trying to control but Water is working from the bottom. #T9#
Water wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Chriss 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. #T10#
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water being controlled here, momentarily.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving. #T11#
Chriss is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Chriss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Water is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Water has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (11) Water
Water passes Chriss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chriss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chriss holds on and takes a little breather.
Water pushes down on Chriss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chriss is looking to control Water's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?
Chriss wants to get back to full guard.
Water wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Chriss keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Water is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Chriss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chriss is trying to keep Water in close.
Water must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chriss has his feet on Water's thighs here. He's pushed Water 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! Water screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chriss moves into the clinch.
Chriss looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Chriss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Teteny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Chriss gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Teteny#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Teteny to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chriss slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teteny sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but Teteny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chriss to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teteny is pulling down on Chriss's head to control his posture. #T2#
Teteny keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Teteny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Teteny
Teteny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (5) Teteny
Chriss tries to bench press Teteny off him but Teteny keeps the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.#SUB2#
Teteny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chriss regains half guard.
Chriss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chriss is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Teteny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chriss trying to control but Teteny postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teteny wants to take a breather but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss is looking to improve his position.
Chriss moves into full guard.
#T5#
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss pulls Teteny in close to prevent any damage.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Teteny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (8) Teteny
Teteny working away.#SUB2#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Chriss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (8) Teteny
Teteny looking for a sweep. Not yet Teteny, not yet. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teteny is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (10) Teteny
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (10) Teteny
Chriss postures up.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Teteny wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Teteny is retaining full guard.
Teteny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Chriss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chriss looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (12) Teteny
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Teteny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is pulling down on Teteny's head to control his posture. #T10#
Chriss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Teteny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T11#
Teteny passes Chriss's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Teteny is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a kimura here. Chriss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teteny wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chriss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Danilov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss prevents Danilov from improving his position.#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Danilov defends the submission attempt.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Danilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov 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.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Danilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Danilov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chriss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chriss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chriss! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (6) vs (2) Danilov
Chriss has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (8) vs (2) Danilov#T5#
Danilov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for a submission but Danilov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (11) vs (2) Danilov#SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chriss trying to control the position but Danilov is working away. #T7#
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chriss off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Danilov is cranking Chriss's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Chriss! He's tightened the choke and Chriss is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rocksteady has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chriss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocksteady walks away with a smile on his face. Chriss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Chriss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Rocksteady
Chriss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rocksteady! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Rocksteady
Rocksteady sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chriss slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rocksteady still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rocksteady has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (5) vs (4) Rocksteady#T1##SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chriss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss is not content to let Rocksteady control the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chriss, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady working away.#SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rocksteady 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 Chriss's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chriss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady working away.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chriss manages to get back to half guard.
Chriss trying to control here.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Chriss keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Rocksteady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Chriss is a slippery customer.
Chriss is controlling Rocksteady's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chriss trying to control but Rocksteady postures up.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chriss could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rocksteady has cracked it and Chriss is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rocksteady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Rocksteady!
An out of breath James Rocksteady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chriss closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer jumps guard but Chriss stands there with Thayer around his waist. Thayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Chriss jumps guard and drags Thayer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Chriss working for submissions but it's allowed Thayer to get to half guard.
Thayer is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Chriss is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Chriss is continuing to stall.
Chriss tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Chriss is defending well. #T2#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for submissions but instead, Chriss has regained full guard.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss is trying to keep Thayer in close.
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Thayer defends it easily.
Chriss looking to control but Thayer passes into half guard.
Thayer wants to pass to mount but Chriss is defending the position. #T5#
Thayer is looking to stall here but Chriss recovers full guard.
Thayer trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thayer frees his head nicely. Oh but Chriss has switched to an armbar! Thayer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chriss moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chriss avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Chriss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oliveira 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.#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chriss frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliveira has switched to an armbar! Chriss is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira 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:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wingers Son! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chriss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Son manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Son drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chriss sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Son rushes Chriss and presses him up against the cage.
Chriss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chriss prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Chriss manages to pull guard.
Chriss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Son tries to pass.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Son trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Son trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chriss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Son (0) vs (2) Chriss
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Son looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Son is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Son (2) vs (2) Chriss
Son wants to pass the guard but Chriss is keeping the position.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Son wants to pass the guard but Chriss is keeping the position.
Chriss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chriss is controlling Son's posture.
Son preventing the sweep.
Chriss is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Son trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Chriss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Son (2) vs (4) Chriss
Chriss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Chriss is working for a submission of some sort.
Chriss controlling the pace. #T5#
Son is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chriss is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Son tries to roll over but Chriss keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Chriss tries to pass to full mount but Son defends it.
Chriss trying to control the pace. #T6#
Chriss's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Son looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Son (2) vs (7) Chriss
Son tries to reverse the position but Chriss maintains control.#T7#
Chriss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Son is desperately trying to improve his position but Chriss has a good base and remains in mount.
Son has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Son (2) vs (10) Chriss
Chriss trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Son preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chriss.
What can Son do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Chriss wants to control but Son is keeping busy.
Son wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chriss is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Son is defending well though. Chriss let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Chriss working for a choke but Son is defending well. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a choke but Son is defending well. #T9#
Son manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chriss's guard. Nice work there by Son.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Son (4) vs (10) Chriss
Chriss is trying to keep Son in close.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Son has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10##SUB2#
Chriss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Son passes Chriss's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chriss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Son advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Son (7) vs (10) Chriss#T11#
Chriss manages to get back to half guard.
Son is looking to advance position but Chriss won't allow it.
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chriss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Son's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Son's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Son (7) vs (14) Chriss#SUB2#
Son defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chriss's arms. #SUB2#
Chriss has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Son has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Chriss has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Son has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T12##SUB2#
Chriss looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Son taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
In his post fight interview, Marquis Chriss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wong clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Chriss wants the takedown. Wong is fighting it off but Chriss persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wong's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Wong
Chriss sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chriss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chriss trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chriss is sitting in close to Wong's body. Wong has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chriss is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chriss is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ty Wong!
A relieved looking Ty Wong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 8
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chriss drives through and clinches with Newton against the cage.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Chriss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Chriss has Newton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chriss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Newton tumbling to the mat - Chriss dives into Newton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Newton
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that Newton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Chriss to get to half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
#SUB#
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
#T1##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Chriss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss. #T2#
Chriss prevents Newton from improving his position.
Chriss stalling. #SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chriss pulls his head out easily.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Chriss advances to half guard. #SUB#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chriss pulls his head out easily.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
Chriss sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard.
Chriss passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Newton trying to control but Chriss postures up.
#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chriss wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chriss wants to free his trapped foot but Newton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Newton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chriss stacks Newton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (8) vs (0) Newton
Newton is letting Chriss control him for a moment.
Newton tries to buck Chriss off but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss takes a little break here. Newton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Newton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (8) vs (2) Newton#T9##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Chriss wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chriss is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chriss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (12) vs (2) Newton#T10##SUB#
Chriss looking for the RNC.
Chriss slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Chriss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Newton tries to escape but Chriss has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Newton is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Chriss has locked on a rear naked choke here! Newton is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
After the fight, Marquis Chriss was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chriss looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) McWrestler
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.
Chriss stays in close to McWrestler's body and controls the position.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McWrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chriss escapes and throws McWrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) McWrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chriss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
McWrestler is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
McWrestler wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chriss 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.
Chriss won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here. #T2#
Chriss postures up.
Chriss controls from within his opponent's guard.
McWrestler is adopting a defensive guard.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom. #T3#
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (5) vs (2) McWrestler
Chriss controls McWrestler momentarily but McWrestler frees himself.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Chriss pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
McWrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McWrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chriss is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (2) McWrestler
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
McWrestler 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.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McWrestler holds on and takes a little breather.
McWrestler looking to control.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but McWrestler is keeping the position.
McWrestler trying to control the position.
Chriss wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (4) McWrestler#T6#
McWrestler prevents Chriss from improving his position.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Chriss is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?
McWrestler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (7) vs (7) McWrestler
Chriss tries to reverse the position but McWrestler maintains control.#T7#
Chriss tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
Chriss prevents McWrestler from taking his back.
McWrestler avoids the attempt from Chriss to control.
Chriss reaches up and holds on to McWrestler to control the position.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McWrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chriss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Chriss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McWrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Chriss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chriss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWrestler. #T9#
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Chriss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chriss trying to control from the bottom.
McWrestler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (7) vs (10) McWrestler
Chriss is trying desperately to improve position.
McWrestler controlling from the full mount. #T10#
McWrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
McWrestler goes for an armbar but Chriss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chriss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (10) McWrestler
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (12) vs (10) McWrestler#SUB#
Chriss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McWrestler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McWrestler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
McWrestler has a hand on Chriss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chriss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (15) vs (10) McWrestler
McWrestler is trying desperately to improve position.
Chriss wants to control the pace but McWrestler is squirming around nicely.
McWrestler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T12#
McWrestler controlling the position for now.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McWrestler for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chriss wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving. #T14#
Chriss is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McWrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chriss postures up.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McWrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chriss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Marquis Chriss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 6
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chriss moves into range and clinches up with Gean.
Chriss has Gean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Chriss is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chriss to the mat. Chriss regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (0) vs (2) Gean
Gean is pushing down on Chriss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chriss is fighting to maintain full guard but Gean has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gean is looking to advance position but Chriss won't allow it.
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Gean has control of the leg.
Chriss trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (0) vs (5) Gean
Gean fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gean prevents Chriss from getting the reversal.
Gean moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (0) vs (8) Gean
Chriss trying to control the position but Gean manages to sink in the hooks.
Chriss is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gean is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Chriss with him. Chriss is trying to defend but Gean has an arm under the chin now! Chriss grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mean Gean!
During a confident post fight interview, Mean Gean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 5
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chriss clinches up with Nastula and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chriss is trying to trip Nastula. He has hold of a leg but Nastula is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chriss persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Nastula
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Chriss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nastula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nastula has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Nastula
Chriss pulls Nastula in close to prevent any damage.
Nastula preventing the sweep.
Nastula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nastula defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula wants to pass the guard but Chriss is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Nastula trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Nastula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chriss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nastula is fighting to break Chriss's control of his arms but Chriss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nastula preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chriss working for a triangle but Nastula defends it easily.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chriss is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (2) Nastula
Chriss content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chriss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a leg! Nastula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nastula manages to kick Chriss off! Chriss jumps back into Nastula's guard.
Chriss content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Further stalling from Chriss.#T6##SUB#
Chriss 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.
Nastula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (4) Nastula
Chriss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chriss is pulling down on Nastula's head. It's preventing any offense from Nastula, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7##SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nastula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chriss pushes a forearm under Nastula's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nastula is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hawaii Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 3
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chriss moves into the clinch.
Saunders is pressed up against the cage. Chriss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saunders down to the mat. Saunders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chriss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saunders is looking for a takedown.
Saunders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chriss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marquis Chriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eron Saunders.#TD#
Chriss drags the fight down to the ground.
Chriss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saunders's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chriss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saunders wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Saunders being controlled here, momentarily.
Saunders pulls Chriss in close to his closed guard and prevents Chriss from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chriss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saunders dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Saunders
Saunders pushing down on Chriss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chriss wants to get back to full guard.
Chriss is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a kimura here.
Chriss is doing well to control the position and prevent Saunders from advancing to side control.#T4#
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders prevents Chriss from improving his position.#SUB#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Saunders has control of the leg.
Saunders is controlling the pace.
Chriss wants to get back to full guard.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.
Saunders is looking to stall here but Chriss recovers full guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Saunders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Chriss has control of Saunders's left arm, preventing Saunders from doing any damage. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.#T7#
Saunders trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saunders stacks Chriss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (5) Saunders
Chriss is looking for a sweep.
Chriss is trying to control Saunders's posture but Saunders avoids it. #T8#
Chriss is looking to regain half guard here but Saunders keeps moving and retains side control.
Chriss prevents Saunders from improving position.
Saunders wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy. #T9#
Chriss wants to control but Saunders postures up.
Saunders trying to control the action but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is trying to control Saunders's posture but Saunders avoids it.
Chriss manages to get back to half guard.
Chriss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Chriss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (5) Saunders#SUB#
Chriss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saunders is just riding it out for now. Chriss eventually gives up the hold.
Saunders trying to control but Chriss postures up.
#T11#
Saunders is not content to let Chriss control the position.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
Chriss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chriss prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chriss is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB#
Chriss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
Chriss wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy. #T13#
Chriss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Saunders is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
Saunders gets full guard.
Chriss trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Chriss 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.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T14#
Chriss 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.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Chriss 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saunders wins on points by 5 to 4.
Eron Saunders spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 2
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gustafsson closes the distance but Chriss moves to the side #TD#
and Chriss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chriss. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustafsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Gustafsson#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Chriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Chriss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is not content to let Chriss control the position.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Chriss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Chriss is proving a slippery customer.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gustafsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (4) Gustafsson#T5##SUB#
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (4) Gustafsson
Chriss wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Chriss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustafsson has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage. #T6#
Chriss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gustafsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (6) Gustafsson#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chriss wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Chriss defends the submission attempt.
Chriss tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chriss sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Chriss is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Chriss has an active guard here but Gustafsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustafsson is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Chriss won't allow Gustafsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chriss is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss trying to control here.
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Chriss is defending well. #T10#
Chriss trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chriss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chriss wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
Chriss trying to control here.
Gustafsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (6) vs (9) Gustafsson
Chriss is working to get back to half guard.
Chriss is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chriss is now in Gustafsson's guard. A big mistake from Gustafsson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (8) vs (9) Gustafsson
Chriss 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.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.#SUB2#
Chriss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Chriss defends it easily.
Chriss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustafsson wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Emil Gustafsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 1
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Muffin gets tackled into the cage by Chriss. Chriss maintains the clinch. #TD#
Chriss has clasped his hands together around Muffin 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chriss (4) vs (0) Muffin
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chriss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muffin keeps trying to improve his position.
Muffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Chriss is taking a breather. Muffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chriss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Muffin ! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (7) vs (0) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss has hold of Muffin 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muffin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muffin wants to control but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss controlling from the full mount.
Muffin is looking to improve his position but Chriss isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB#
Chriss goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muffin turns into him and now he's in Chriss's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (2) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Muffin pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss is trying to control the position but Muffin postures up.
Muffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Chriss has his foot on Muffin 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Muffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muffin defends it easily.#SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Muffin defends easily.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muffin is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
We've been informed that Muffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muffin trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muffin defends well.
Muffin 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. #T5#
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (2) Muffin
Muffin trying to control the position.
Muffin has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Chriss 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.
Muffin controls Chriss momentarily but Chriss frees himself. #SUB2#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Muffin is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up. #SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Muffin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (4) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Muffin defends easily.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muffin defends well.#T7#
Muffin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin 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.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (11) vs (4) Muffin #SUB2#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chriss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chriss defends well.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chriss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muffin seems keen to control Chriss's posture.
Chriss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Muffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chriss manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Muffin
Muffin trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muffin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chriss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chriss has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (13) vs (6) Muffin #SUB2#
Muffin has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Chriss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T11#
Chriss won't allow Muffin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Chriss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin looking to control.
#SUB2#
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muffin controlling the position.
Muffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Muffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14##SUB2#
Muffin working for a triangle but Chriss defends it easily.
Muffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Marquis Chriss made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
020 Grappling 3
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chriss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chriss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Chriss is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Chriss gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Gustafsson is controlling Chriss's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Chriss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Chriss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chriss trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chriss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chriss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chriss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chriss wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Chriss tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well. #SUB#
Chriss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafsson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chriss's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Gustafsson is not content to let Chriss control the position.#SUB#
Chriss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Chriss eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson 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.#T5#
Chriss stands and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (8) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Chriss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chriss but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss can't do much from the bottom here.
Chriss regains half guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard. #T6#
Chriss controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson stays in close to Chriss's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustafsson defends well.#T7#
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (8) vs (7) Gustafsson
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Chriss is defending well. #SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Chriss is looking to regain half guard here but Gustafsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Chriss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Chriss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustafsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Chriss is keeping the position.
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chriss pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Chriss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Chriss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (10) vs (7) Gustafsson
Chriss wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chriss has gone for a leg lock! Gustafsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chriss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (10) vs (9) Gustafsson#T11#
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Gustafsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T12#
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Chriss.
Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chriss defends it well. #T13##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Chriss is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss is concentrating on defense, preventing Gustafsson from advancing position.
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Gustafsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14##SUB#
Chriss working for submissions but it's allowed Gustafsson to get to half guard.
Gustafsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chriss defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Marquis Chriss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
020 EIGHT LA
Date: Aug 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Head shoots in for a double leg but Chriss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chriss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
It appears Head was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chriss's coach down at 020 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chriss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chriss takes one to the side of the head.
Chriss loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head slips a jab from Chriss.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Chriss clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Head 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.#BC2#
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chriss lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Head avoids the body shot from Chriss.
#TD2#
Chriss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Head will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Head wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chriss trying to control but Head is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Chriss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Head is trying to keep Chriss in close.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
#T3#
Chriss prevents Head from improving his position.
Head is not content to let Chriss control the position.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss moves into full mount! Head won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Chriss goes for an armbar but Head turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Head. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Head defends it easily.
Head trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Head can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chriss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Chriss gets caught flat footed, as Head shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chriss controlling the position.
Chriss wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head stands and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head slows the pace down.
Head tries to advance to mount but Chriss denies him. #T1#
Chriss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Head wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Head tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chriss's legs.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss prevents Head from improving position.
Head trying to control the position but Chriss is working away.
Chriss tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head controls the position.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marquis Chriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chriss rushes Head and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Chriss is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Head can't fight it off and eventually Chriss manages to take the fight to the floor. Head looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss stays in close to Head's body and controls the position. #T4#
Chriss is continuing to stall.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard.
Chriss preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chriss's guard. #REVR#
Head trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chriss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Head gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Chriss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chriss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chriss stands and throws Head's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well. #T1#
Head gets back to half guard.
Head trying to control here.
Head is looking to improve his position.
Head trying to hold on to Chriss's head to control him but Chriss postures up.
#SUB2#
Chriss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Chriss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chriss advances to half guard.
Head trying to control but Chriss postures up.
#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Head wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Head is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Head misses.
Chriss with the counter takedown but Head avoids it easily.#TD2#
Chriss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Chriss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chriss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Chriss!
After winning the bout, Marquis Chriss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
020 Grappling 1
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maykit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maykit lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Chriss
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chriss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maykit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maykit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chriss looking for a sweep. Not yet Chriss, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Maykit pushes his legs off easily.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Maykit stands and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Chriss#T1#
Chriss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Chriss#SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maykit gets full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chriss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss pushes down on Maykit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Maykit gets full guard.#SUB#
Maykit has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Maykit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chriss defends it easily.
Maykit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chriss has gone for a leg lock! Maykit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chriss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (7) vs (2) Chriss
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.
Chriss trying to hold on to Maykit's head to control him but Maykit postures up.
#SUB#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Chriss moves into full guard.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Chriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maykit is one step ahead there.
Maykit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (10) vs (2) Chriss
Chriss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maykit's best efforts.#SUB#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 020 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (13) vs (2) Chriss
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is trying desperately to improve position.
Maykit forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (16) vs (2) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chriss has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chriss tries to escape but Maykit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Maykit tightening his grip on Chriss, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Maykit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chriss knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chriss for a finish. #T5#
Maykit is trying to stick to Chriss's back but Chriss is turning into Maykit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maykit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chriss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (16) vs (4) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chriss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chriss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maykit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (4) Chriss
Maykit trying to move into half guard but instead Chriss has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (6) Chriss
Chriss wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB#
Maykit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chriss is aware though and is defending well.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Chriss looking to pass the guard.
Maykit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (20) vs (6) Chriss
Maykit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (23) vs (6) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit is trying to get an arm triangle but Chriss is defending well.
Maykit tries to move to mount but Chriss blocks the move with his legs.
Maykit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (25) vs (6) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit working for a submission but Chriss is keeping him at bay.
Chriss is trying to escape the mount.
#T7##SUB#
Maykit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maykit is working for a guillotine from mount but Chriss frees his head quite easily.
Maykit moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (28) vs (6) Chriss
Chriss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss prevents Maykit from taking his back.#SUB#
Maykit looking for a guillotine from mount but Chriss is having none of it. #T8#
Chriss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Maykit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chriss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Maykit is looking to take Chriss's back but instead Chriss gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Chriss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage.
Maykit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (31) vs (6) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Chriss looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maykit! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Woodie Maykit! |
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Event:
020 Tokyo 1
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chriss.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Chriss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gustafsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gustafsson's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gustafsson postures up.
#T1#
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chriss has wrist control.
Chriss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Chriss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chriss pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Chriss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chriss wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Gustafsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Chriss wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Chriss trying to pass the guard but Gustafsson defending well.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson managing to control the position.
Gustafsson wants to control the position but Chriss says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Chriss pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Chriss's head to control him but Chriss postures up.
Chriss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chriss trying to control from Gustafsson's half guard. Gustafsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chriss slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
We've been informed that Chriss has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marquis Chriss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chriss misses with a looping left.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Chriss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Chriss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Chriss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chriss's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson!
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chriss trying to move into half guard but instead Gustafsson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Chriss controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Marquis Chriss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Chriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustafsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustafsson cracks Chriss with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Gustafsson stands up over Chriss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Gustafsson won't allow Chriss to sweep him here.
Gustafsson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Chriss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson with a nice head shot there.
Gustafsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chriss has an active guard here but Gustafsson has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson misses with a head shot. Chriss uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson sets himself, and Chriss steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustafsson avoids it this time.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chriss is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson. #CL2#
Chriss clinches up against the cage.
Chriss tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chriss has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
Gustafsson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustafsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chriss has had enough of the clinch but Gustafsson keeps him there for the moment.
Chriss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Chriss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chriss feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Gustafsson misses #TD2#
and Chriss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gustafsson! #SUB2#
Chriss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chriss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafsson tries to buck Chriss off but Chriss is having none of it.#T2#
Chriss working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
I wouldn't like to be where Gustafsson is right now.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chriss controlling the action here. #T3#
Chriss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chriss uses his free foot to push down on Gustafsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustafsson. #SUB2#
Chriss goes for an armbar but Gustafsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gustafsson.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gustafsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chriss is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss is fighting to break Gustafsson's control of his arms but Gustafsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Chriss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chriss 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
020 SIX
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bet throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chriss counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bet is trying to stand up here but Chriss is controlling him well.
Bet trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Chriss is working for a submission of some sort.
Bet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bet tries to get out of the position.
Chriss works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss controlling the position easily from mount.
Bet wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Chriss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bet can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Chriss forces the positional change into back control.
Chriss trying to control.
Bet is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Chriss is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Chriss looking to break Bet's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bet remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chriss will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bet wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bet is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Chriss manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Chriss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
A very excited looking Marquis Chriss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
020 FOUR
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Chriss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Lee rushes Chriss and presses him up against the cage.
Chriss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Chriss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Chriss misses with some punches.
Chriss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chriss tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Chriss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Chriss fails to land.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chriss or not.
Lee has Chriss pressed against the cage, preventing Chriss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee avoiding damage as Chriss throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Lee is leaning against Chriss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chriss is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chriss fails to land.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Chriss is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chriss is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Chriss wants to break free but Lee has control.
#T2#
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee has Chriss pushed against the cage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chriss backwards.
Chriss tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Chriss drops back down to his feet.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Chriss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Chriss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Lee rushes Chriss and presses him up against the cage.
Chriss takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands a body punch.
Chriss looks winded!
Lee lands a right hand. #T3#
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Chriss backwards. #TD#
Lee pulls guard.
Chriss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cannabis Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chriss trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chriss is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee tests Chriss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Chriss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee sets himself, and Chriss steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Chriss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Chriss tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Chriss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Chriss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Chriss.
Chriss tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chriss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chriss tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chriss backwards. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chriss backwards.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chrisss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michael Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a jab to Chriss's midsection.
Chriss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Michael Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Chriss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chriss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chriss has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Chriss working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Chriss wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control!#SU#
Lee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chriss to his feet.
Chriss misses with a series of wild punches.
Chriss needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chriss can do to turn this around?
Lee lands a jab.
Lee looks to land a combination but Chriss avoids it well.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chriss on the side of the head.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Chriss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marquis Chriss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chriss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Chriss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Lee dips to his left and cracks Chriss with an uppercut!#TD2#
Chriss shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Chriss looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chriss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Chriss shoots in.
Chriss misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Chriss.
Chriss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chriss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee throws a body punch but Chriss moves out of range.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Chriss's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chriss's hands.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chriss's head.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chriss throws out the jab. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Chriss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Chriss misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chriss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Chriss.
Chriss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chriss swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee stalling.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chriss working hard to break the clinch.
Chriss can't get the takedown.
Chriss taking a breather.
Chriss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chriss feints the counter takedown.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Chriss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Chriss tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Chriss drops back down to his feet.
Michael Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Lee prevents Chriss from breaking the clinch.
Chriss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Chriss looking for a takedown.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marquis Chriss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Chriss is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Chriss is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chriss! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lee is unloading with more strikes now! Chriss drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Lee!
Michael Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
020 ONE
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Muffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Chriss gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Muffin
Chriss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Muffin ! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss has control of Muffin 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Muffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Muffin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss trying to control but Muffin is having none of it. #SUB#
Chriss is working for a guillotine from mount but Muffin frees his head quite easily.
Muffin tries to hold on but Chriss pushes him away. #T1##SUB#
Chriss with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Chriss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Muffin wants to hold on but Chriss pushes him away.
Chriss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muffin is looking to escape. #SUB#
Chriss swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Muffin is now in Chriss's guard. A big mistake from Chriss there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (5) vs (2) Muffin
Chriss pulls Muffin in close to prevent any damage.
Muffin trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Muffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Chriss throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muffin escapes and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (5) Muffin #SUB2#
Muffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Muffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Chriss is defending well. #T3#
Chriss is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it.
Chriss is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chriss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muffin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Muffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss sneaks back into half guard.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Chriss gets full guard.
Chriss looking to control.
#SUB2#
Muffin drops back looking for a leg! Chriss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chriss manages to kick Muffin off! Muffin jumps back into Chriss's guard. #SUB#
Chriss has his foot on Muffin 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Muffin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss has his hands clasped together around Muffin 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Muffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chriss sees it coming and defends easily.
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Muffin has control of the leg. #T6#
Muffin trying to control the action but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Muffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chriss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muffin .
Muffin is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.
Chriss is pressing down on Muffin 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muffin looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muffin passes into half guard.
Chriss keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chriss is trying to maintain the position but Muffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Muffin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (8) Muffin
Chriss slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Chriss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chriss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muffin controlling from the top position.
Muffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Chriss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Muffin has gone for a leg lock! Chriss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Muffin 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (8) Muffin
Chriss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Muffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chriss is aware though and is defending well.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (10) vs (8) Muffin
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muffin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chriss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muffin wants to control but Chriss postures up.
Muffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Muffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Chriss is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11##SUB#
Chriss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muffin is just riding it out for now. Chriss eventually gives up the hold.
Muffin wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Muffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chriss trying to control the action but Muffin is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Chriss prevents Muffin from improving his position.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Muffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Muffin is staying active underneath Chriss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chriss works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (13) vs (8) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss looking to secure an arm triangle but Muffin defends it well. #T13##SUB#
Chriss looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chriss fails to take his opponent's back.
Chriss looking to control but Muffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Muffin 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: Chriss (13) vs (10) Muffin
Muffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Muffin passes into half guard. #T14#
Muffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Muffin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Muffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chriss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Muffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Muffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Chriss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
After winning the bout, Marquis Chriss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 1
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chriss connects with the punch.#CL#
Chriss clinches up with Aoki and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Chriss breaks the clinch.
Chriss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Chriss closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Chriss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Aoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chriss counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Haise Aoki has been cut.
Chriss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aoki eats them both and turns towards Chriss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Chriss pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chriss prevents it.
Marquis Chriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haise Aoki.
A short right from Chriss. #ROC#Aoki is rocked!#BC#
Chriss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Chriss has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Chriss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chriss prevents the takedown attempt.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chriss. #BC#
Chriss breaks from the clinch.
Chriss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Chriss drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
#BC#
Chriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chriss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Chriss misses.
Despite the aggression on Aoki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Chriss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chriss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chriss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left and a right from Chriss both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Chriss has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Chriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chriss lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Chriss counters with a two punch combo.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Chriss finish him?
Aoki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chriss connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Haise Aoki's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Chriss moves into the clinch.#BC#
Chriss breaks the clinch.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Chriss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chriss scores with a body shot.
Chriss lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haise Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Chriss instigates a clinch.
Aoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chriss prevents it.
#BC#
Chriss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chriss lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Chriss has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Chriss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Chriss instigates a clinch.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Chriss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Chriss.
Chriss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Chriss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chriss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Chriss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chriss throws out a powerful jab.
Chriss throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Chriss drops Aoki with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Aoki! Chriss dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marquis Chriss!
Our winner, Marquis Chriss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
JDNC Las Vegas 4
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Wiz scores with a jab. Chriss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chriss misses with a straight right.
Chriss throws a series of punches but Wiz moves out of range.
Chriss throws a body punch but Wiz moves out of range.
Wiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Chriss misses with a kick to the body.
Wiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chriss fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss misses the jab.
Wiz attempts a counter takedown but Chriss avoids it well and moves away.
Wiz lands a nice hook to Chriss's body. Chriss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Chriss gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Wiz breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Chriss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chriss throws a right and a left that Wiz avoids nicely. #CL2#
Chriss gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Chriss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chriss throws a nice looking combination but Wiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiz lands a right hook to the body.
Chriss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiz manages to avoid it.
Chriss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wiz.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chriss 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.
Wiz scores with a nice head shot.
Chriss throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Wiz moves into the clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Wiz breaks from the clinch.
Wiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wiz wants to clinch up but Chriss keeps it at a distance.
Wiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chriss circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiz moves out of range as Chriss strikes.
Wiz slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wiz. #T3#
A left and a right from Wiz both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Wiz closes the distance and clinches.
Wiz prevents Chriss from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Wiz manages to break the clinch.
Wiz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiz lands with a right hand.
Wiz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiz lunges at Chriss with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chriss's hand.
Chriss avoids the head kick by Wiz.
Wiz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Wiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chriss sprawls and moves away.
Chriss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wiz.
Wiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chriss walks into a stiff left hand from Wiz.
Wiz throws a good cross that connects.
Chriss throws a sloppy body shot
and Wiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Wiz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Chriss clinches up against the cage.
Chriss scores with a shot to the side of Wiz's head.
Wiz tries to circle away but Chriss has him pinned against the cage.
Chriss is trying to break the clinch but Wiz has him pressed against the cage.
Wiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chriss backwards. #BC2#
Chriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiz scores with a jab to the body.
Wiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chriss.
Wiz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Chriss misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wiz gets a clinch.
Chriss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Chriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Chriss misses the jab.
Wiz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chriss avoids it.#CL2#
Chriss moves into range and clinches up with Wiz.#BC#
Wiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chriss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chriss. Wiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chriss can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Wiz as he connects with a hook.
Chriss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Chriss gets tackled into the cage by Wiz. Wiz maintains the clinch.
Chriss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Chriss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chriss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiz avoids it.
Chriss lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Wiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chriss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chriss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiz.
Wiz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chriss at a distance.
Chriss throws out a loose jab but Wiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz dodges the punch combination from Chriss.
Wiz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Chriss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gee Wiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Chriss throws a hook to the side of Wiz's head but Wiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chriss swings widly with a right hand
and Wiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gee Wiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Wiz gets tackled into the cage by Chriss. Chriss maintains the clinch.
Chriss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiz is trying to force a seperation but Chriss has the dominant position.#BC2#
Chriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Wiz.
Wiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chriss sprawls and moves away.
Chriss keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Wiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chriss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiz tries to counter by clinching up but Chriss breaks away and moves out of range.
Chriss looks to land a left hand but Wiz moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wiz slips a jab and a cross from Chriss.
Wiz pushes Chriss away with a front kick.
Chriss keeps the fight on the outside.
Chriss is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Chriss clinches up with Wiz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Chriss breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marquis Chriss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chriss swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiz.
Chriss wants to clinch up but Wiz keeps it at a distance.
Wiz digs a good hook to Chriss's body.
Wiz ducks under a wild hook from Chriss.
Wiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chriss sprawls and moves away.
Chriss misses with a looping left.
Chriss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz ducks under a wild hook from Chriss.
Chriss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chriss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Wiz throws the kick towards the body but Chriss avoids it.
Chriss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wiz keeps control of Chriss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chriss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marquis Chriss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiz avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Chriss manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Chriss rushes Wiz and presses him up against the cage.
Chriss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chriss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiz tries to break free but Chriss pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chriss on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Wiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chriss's head.
Chriss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chriss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chriss doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiz circles away.
Wiz attempts a counter takedown but Chriss avoids it well and moves away.
Wiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chriss.
Wiz wants to clinch.
Chriss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Wiz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chriss's head.
Chriss tries to clinch up but Wiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chriss sprawls and moves away.
Wiz scores with a body shot.
Wiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chriss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chriss.#CL2#
Chriss clinches up against the cage.
Wiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Chriss won't allow it.
#BC#
Wiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chriss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Chriss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chriss looks to land a right hand but Wiz moved out of range.
Chriss avoids the head kick by Wiz.
Wiz ducks under a wild hook from Chriss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wiz works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Chriss darts in and clinches Wiz up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chriss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wiz's efforts to push away.
Chriss is looking to break free of the clinch but Wiz has double underhooks. #BC#
Wiz breaks the clinch.
Chriss wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gee Wiz.
I think Wiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gee Wiz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gee Wiz made sure he mentioned H!lo, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
JDNC Las Vegas
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Muffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muffin looks to land a combination but Chriss avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chriss. Muffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chriss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muffin .
#CL#
Muffin has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Chriss manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Chriss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muffin missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Chriss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss digs a good hook to Muffin 's body.
Chriss misses with a straight left.
It looked like Muffin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chriss.#CL#
Muffin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Chriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Chriss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chriss.#CL#
Muffin pushes Chriss up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chriss.
Chriss blocks a body shot from Muffin . #BC2#
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chriss.
Chriss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chriss misses with an uppercut. Muffin saw that one coming.
Muffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muffin misses with a looping right.
Muffin walks into a jab.#T2#
Chriss tries to land a front kick but Muffin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muffin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muffin misses with the combination.
Chriss tries to clinch but Muffin moves out of range.
Muffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chriss moves away.
Chriss throws out a counter right but Muffin avoids it with no problem.
Chriss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Chriss has managed to clinch.
Muffin lands a body shot.
Muffin is trying to push Chriss away but Chriss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chriss presses Muffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3##BC2#
Chriss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muffin digs a good body shot into Chriss's ribs.
Chriss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Chriss moves into the clinch.
Muffin working hard to break the clinch.
Chriss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Chriss manages to break the clinch.
Muffin throws a combination that misses
and Chriss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chriss jabs Muffin right on the nose. Muffin blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Chriss misses the target.
Muffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chriss unleashes a big counter combination but Muffin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Chriss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chriss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chriss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muffin walks into a straight right hand from Chriss.
Muffin is looking to clinch but Chriss is avoiding it.
Chriss lands a nice shot that snaps Muffin 's head back.
Muffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Chriss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muffin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Chriss clinches.
Muffin has a couple of punches blocked by Chriss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Muffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chriss.
Chriss jabs Muffin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chriss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chriss digs a good body shot into Muffin 's ribs.
Muffin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mc Muffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Muffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chriss lands a body shot. #BC2#
Chriss breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Muffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Muffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Chriss won't allow it.
Chriss tries to work over Muffin 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muffin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chriss tries to clinch but Muffin moves out of range.
Muffin throws the left hand but Chriss avoids the punch easily.
Muffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chriss. #CL2#
Chriss rushes Muffin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Chriss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chriss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chriss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chriss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chriss tries to bum rush Muffin with a series of wild strikes but Muffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chriss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muffin .
A jab lands there for Chriss.
Muffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chriss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Chriss misses the target.
Nice body punch from Chriss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chriss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Chriss is just out of range.
Chriss tries to counter with a clinch but Muffin shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Muffin scores with a jab to the head.
Chriss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chriss tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Muffin misses
and Chriss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chriss tries to bum rush Muffin with a series of wild strikes but Muffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chriss wants to clinch.
Muffin is looking to counter the offense by Chriss and move into the clinch.
Muffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chriss manages to avoid it.#T4#
Chriss swinging wildly here.
Chriss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Chriss.
Chriss misses with a hook. Muffin ducked under it nicely.
Chriss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muffin has time to react.
Chriss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Muffin forces Chriss back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muffin is trying to break the clinch but Chriss is controlling him.
Muffin tries to break free but Chriss pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chriss manages to avoid it.
Chriss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chriss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chriss misses with a few strikes there.
Muffin takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Muffin moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chriss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muffin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chriss works over Muffin 's head and body with a nice combination.
A low kick from Muffin is predictable there
and Chriss counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Chriss tries to clinch up.
Muffin throws a series of punches but Chriss moves out of range.
Chriss swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Muffin moves into the clinch.
Chriss prevents Muffin from breaking the clinch.
Muffin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chriss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muffin 's efforts to push away.
Chriss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muffin is trying to break the clinch but Chriss is controlling him.
Chriss keeps control of Muffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Chriss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chriss jabs Muffin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chriss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Chriss is looking to clinch but Muffin is avoiding it.
Chriss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muffin s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Muffin is rocked!
Muffin is aggressively charging in as Chriss backs up avoiding any damage. Chriss tosses out a jab and Muffin runs right into it face first! Muffin is out cold! Chriss dropped down on all fours and is barking in Muffin 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 5
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Chriss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Chriss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muffin !
Chriss wants to control for a moment but Muffin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Muffin is not content to let Chriss control the position.#SUB#
Muffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chriss pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for a submission of some sort.
Muffin wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Muffin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Muffin manages to get to full guard.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Muffin keeps moving.
Chriss is looking to advance position but Muffin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Chriss working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Muffin working for a guillotine from mount but Chriss is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is desperately trying to improve his position but Muffin has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB#
Muffin wants to finish this one by submission but Chriss is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muffin .
Chriss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Muffin has isolated one of Chriss's arms. Chriss looking to fight him off but Muffin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin 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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Empi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chriss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Empi tries to keep at a distance but Chriss has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chriss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chriss (4) vs (0) Empi#SUB#
Chriss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Empi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chriss but great work by Empi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (4) vs (4) Empi
Empi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Empi takes a little break here. Chriss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chriss prevents Empi from improving position.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Empi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chriss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chriss is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Empi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chriss's legs.
Chriss is trying to control Empi's posture but Empi avoids it.
Chriss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Chriss is looking to improve his position.
Empi wants to take a breather but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss trying to hold on to Empi's head to control him but Empi postures up.
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Empi is trying to control. Chriss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chriss is concentrating on defense, preventing Empi from advancing position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Empi seems content to control.#SUB2#
Empi is working for a kimura but Chriss is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss wants to improve his position but Empi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chriss actively working from the bottom here.
Empi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Empi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Empi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chriss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chriss tries to get out of the position.
Chriss can't keep his opponent in guard - Empi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Empi seems to be looking for submissions.
Empi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Chriss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Empi pulls his head out easily.
Chriss gets full guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Empi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Empi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Empi defends easily.
#T6#
Empi stopping the sweep attempt from Chriss.
Empi slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Empi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chriss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chriss tries to roll over but Empi keeps him under control.
Empi is trying to control the action in half guard but Chriss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Empi is keen to just control but Chriss is a slippery customer.
Empi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Empi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Empi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Empi trying to control the action but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss trying to control but Empi postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Empi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chriss sees it coming and defends easily.
Empi wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss has a hand on Empi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Empi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (4) vs (7) Empi
Chriss is squirming around, avoiding Empi's attempts to control the action.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss is desperately trying to improve his position but Empi has a good base and remains in mount.#T10##SUB2#
Empi is working for a guillotine from mount but Chriss frees his head quite easily.
Chriss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Empi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Empi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chriss to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (4) vs (10) Empi
Chriss is in bad spot here.
Empi gets his hands free as Chriss looks to control.
Chriss tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Empi looking for the RNC.
Chriss tries to roll but Empi sticks to his back.
Empi doesn't have the hooks in and Chriss manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (10) Empi
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Empi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Empi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a leg! Empi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Empi manages to kick Chriss off! Chriss jumps back into Empi's guard. #SUB2#
Chriss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chriss has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi 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.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Empi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Chriss is working hard here to advance position.
Chriss trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chriss looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Empi looking for a guillotine here but Chriss defends easily.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Empi keeps moving.
Empi is trying to keep Chriss in close.
Empi has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Empi is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up. #SUB2#
Empi has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss passes Empi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Empi is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Empi wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Apollo Creed Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Creed Jr pushes Chriss up against the cage in a clinch.
Chriss is trying to pull guard but Creed Jr has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Creed Jr manages to pull guard.
Creed Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Chriss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chriss is keen to just control but Creed Jr is a slippery customer.
Chriss prevents Creed Jr from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chriss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hilo Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chriss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Creed Jr (0) vs (3) Chriss
Creed Jr is squirming around, avoiding Chriss's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chriss has control of Creed Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Creed Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Creed Jr tries to hold on but Chriss postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Chriss is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Creed Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Creed Jr! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Creed Jr (2) vs (3) Chriss
Creed Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chriss is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Creed Jr (2) vs (5) Chriss
Chriss wants to control from the top but Creed Jr keeps moving.
Chriss trying to move into half guard but instead Creed Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Creed Jr (4) vs (5) Chriss#SUB2#
Chriss working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Creed Jr has passed into half guard!
Creed Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Creed Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Creed Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chriss on the ground.
Creed Jr is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Creed Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Creed Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss is looking to control Creed Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Creed Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chriss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chriss is trying to control but can't.
Chriss gets full guard.#T4#
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Creed Jr from controlling successfully.
Chriss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Creed Jr (4) vs (7) Chriss
Creed Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Creed Jr is staying active underneath Chriss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Creed Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chriss wants to work for an arm triangle but Creed Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Creed Jr tries to roll over but Chriss keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chriss is working for a submission of some sort.
Creed Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB2#
Chriss is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Creed Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
#SUB#
Creed Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Creed Jr trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Creed Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
Creed Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Creed Jr tries to get out of the position.#T6#
Chriss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creed Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Creed Jr (4) vs (10) Chriss
Creed Jr tries to reverse the position but Chriss maintains control.#SUB2#
Chriss looking to secure an arm triangle but Creed Jr defends it well. #SUB2#
Chriss goes for an armbar but Creed Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Creed Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Creed Jr (6) vs (10) Chriss
Creed Jr trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chriss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Creed Jr defends it easily.
Creed Jr postures up.
Creed Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Creed Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard. #T8#
Creed Jr won't allow Chriss to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Creed Jr defends it easily.
Chriss is trying to control the position but Creed Jr postures up.
Chriss being controlled here, momentarily.
Chriss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Creed Jr trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Creed Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9##SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Chriss has his foot on Creed Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Creed Jr defends well.
Creed Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chriss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creed Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chriss is tightening it up a little... Creed Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Creed Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Creed Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chriss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marquis Chriss!
Our winner, Marquis Chriss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Two misses with a combination
#TD#
and Chriss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chriss working the head and body with strikes.
Chriss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chriss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chriss working Two over with strikes. #SUB2#
Chriss moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Two.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Two struggling a bit here.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chriss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Two wants to get back to his feet.
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working. #T1#
Two is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chriss is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss lands an elbow.
Chriss working the body and head with strikes.
Chriss scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Chriss lands some shots froms side control.
Chriss is working Two over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chriss scores with punches from side control.
Chriss landing strikes.
Two is looking to reverse the position.
Chriss cracks Two with a big elbow.
Two wants to get back to his feet but Chriss drags him back down.#T2#
Two tries to bench press Chriss off him but Chriss keeps the position.
Chriss lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Two down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chriss creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chriss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Two some visible discomfort.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Two takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chriss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chriss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Two is defending well.
Two takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Chriss gets to mount! Two was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Two is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Chriss jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Two manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chriss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Two some visible discomfort.
Chriss works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Two looks to move to half guard but instead Chriss has passed into mount! Damn!
A nice elbow there by Chriss.
Two taking shots to the head.
Chriss with the ground and pound from mount.
Chriss punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Two takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine from mount but Two is having none of it.
Two is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Two really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chriss connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Two is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Two is in a horrible position here. Chriss smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Two is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Chriss drives through and clinches with Two against the cage.
Two drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chriss pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Chriss gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Chriss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Two, who protects the arm well.
Two on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two is trying to control Chriss's posture but Chriss avoids it.
Chriss landing strikes. #T1#
Chriss controlling from side mount.
Chriss works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chriss in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Two can do anything to dispel that myth.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss looks up at the clock and then as Two takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chriss smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chriss cracks Two with a big right hand but Two just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chriss working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Two has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chriss scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Chriss scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chriss working the body and head with strikes.
Chriss landing a few strikes.
Chriss controlling the position from side mount.
Two is trying to work for a sweep but Chriss has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chriss has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Two's face.
Two wants to try and get back to his feet.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Chriss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chriss working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Two is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Chriss scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Chriss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Two to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Two shrugs it off.
BOOM! Chriss connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chriss here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chriss with shots to the head and body - Two looks very uncomfortable down there.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Two wants to control but Chriss is having none of it.
The referee warns Two that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Two can't escape the position.
#T4#
Chriss with shots to the head and body - Two looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Two is rocked!#SUB#
Chriss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Two is surviving well by controlling Chriss's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chriss scoring with strikes but Two is staying in there.
Two is still in real trouble! Can Chriss finish him?
Chriss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Chriss working for a submission but Two is keeping him at bay.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Two is trying desperately to improve position.
Chriss trying to control but Two is having none of it.
Two squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chriss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Two can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Two is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chriss swivels and escapes.
Chriss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Two sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Two gets caught napping as Chriss dives in and scores a takedown. Two manages to retain guard.
Chriss working some strikes from top position.
Two is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up.
Chriss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chriss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Two working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chriss has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Two is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chriss is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Chriss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chriss lands strikes from half guard.
Two is trying to stand up here but Chriss is controlling him well.
Two is looking to get back to full guard here but Chriss has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chriss cracks Two with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chriss in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chriss trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Two looks to move to half guard but instead Chriss has passed into mount! Damn!
Chriss landing punches. #T2#
Two tries to hold on but Chriss pushes him away.
Chriss lands a nice shot to the head.
Two is looking to improve his position but Chriss isn't that keen on the idea.
Chriss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Two is looking to improve his position but Chriss isn't that keen on the idea.
Chriss breaks from Two's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chriss with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chriss wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Two keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chriss trying to control but Two is having none of it.
Chriss landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chriss cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chriss postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Two looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Chriss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Two is surviving well by controlling Chriss's body position as best he can.
Two is desperately trying to improve his position but Chriss has a good base and remains in mount.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Chriss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chriss controlling from the full mount.
Two is looking to get to half guard.
Chriss lands with some strikes.
Two keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Two that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marquis Chriss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Chriss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Chriss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Two to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Two shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Chriss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chriss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Pappadopulous scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chriss in his tracks. #TD#
Pappadopulous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chriss's half guard.
Pappadopulous throwing shots but Chriss is blocking nicely.
Chriss keeping control of the position.
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Pappadopulous has control of the leg.
Pappadopulous will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pappadopulous with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pappadopulous is just content to waste time from the top position. Chriss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappadopulous makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Pappadopulous from controlling successfully.
Pappadopulous 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pappadopulous is looking to work some ground and pound but Chriss has wrist control.
Chriss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pappadopulous manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chriss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pappadopulous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pappadopulous controlling the position.
Chriss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pappadopulous managing to control the position.
Chriss trying to control but Pappadopulous is working from the bottom.
Pappadopulous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pappadopulous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pappadopulous on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pappadopulous tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Chriss lands a couple of elbows.
Pappadopulous wants to improve his position but instead Chriss has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pappadopulous is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Chriss seems content to control.
Pappadopulous throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pappadopulous really is a fat lump.
Ground and pound from Chriss.
Pappadopulous wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Chriss there.
Chriss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chriss working Pappadopulous over with strikes.
Chriss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappadopulous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chriss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Chriss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chriss working Pappadopulous over with strikes.
Pappadopulous punching from the bottom.
Chriss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chriss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pappadopulous is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chriss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pappadopulous gets back to full guard.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Pappadopulous.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pappadopulous being controlled here, momentarily.
Chriss landing some decent shots from guard.
Chriss scoring with some ground and pound.
Chriss is in close to Pappadopulous's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chriss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pappadopulous looking for a sweep. Not yet Pappadopulous, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chriss connects with a couple of short punches.
Pappadopulous is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pappadopulous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pappadopulous moves out of range as Chriss strikes.
Pappadopulous misses with a hook
and Chriss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappadopulous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chriss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pappadopulous but Pappadopulous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chriss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Pappadopulous feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappadopulous scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pappadopulous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chriss on the ground.
Pappadopulous being controlled here momentarily.
Pappadopulous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pappadopulous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Pappadopulous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pappadopulous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pappadopulous throws a big elbow that misses.
Pappadopulous throwing strikes but missing.
Chriss has momentary wrist control but Pappadopulous slips an elbow through the middle.
Chriss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marquis Chriss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pappadopulous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chriss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pappadopulous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chriss's head.
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck.
Pappadopulous throwing strikes from guard but Chriss blocks nicely. #T2#
Pappadopulous throws an elbow that misses. Chriss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pappadopulous's guard. Nice move by Chriss!#REVB#
Pappadopulous managing to control the position.
Chriss won't allow Pappadopulous to sweep him here.
Chriss lands a couple of elbows.
Pappadopulous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Pappadopulous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pappadopulous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pappadopulous wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chriss is now in half guard. #T3#
Chriss is looking to take a break and control but Pappadopulous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chriss tries to pass to full mount but Pappadopulous defends it.
Pappadopulous wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss is nestled in close to Pappadopulous, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chriss blocks the strikes from Pappadopulous.
Chriss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pappadopulous wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
#T4#
Chriss slips a nice elbow through Pappadopulous's hands, connecting with Pappadopulous's forehead.
Chriss is thwarting Pappadopulous's attempts to control the position.
Chriss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pappadopulous is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pappadopulous scores with a few weak punches.
Chriss works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappadopulous takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pappadopulous is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pappadopulous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marquis Chriss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chriss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappadopulous has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chriss finds it's way round the side to connect with Pappadopulous's head.
Pappadopulous misses with a hook. Chriss ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Chriss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pappadopulous manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pappadopulous swings wildly with an uppercut but Chriss uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss can't get the takedown.
Chriss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pappadopulous is defending well.
Chriss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pappadopulous fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nik Pappadopulous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Chriss.
Pappadopulous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Chriss throws a body punch but Pappadopulous moves out of range.
Pappadopulous lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Chriss has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chriss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pappadopulous looks to score with a jab to the body but Chriss is just out of range.
Pappadopulous looks for a takedown but Chriss sprawls well.#TD#
Pappadopulous drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pappadopulous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pappadopulous throws an elbow that misses. Chriss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pappadopulous's guard. Nice move by Chriss!#REVB#
Pappadopulous is trying to keep Chriss in close.
#T2#
Chriss distracts Pappadopulous with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pappadopulous is striking from the bottom but Chriss uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Pappadopulous slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chriss advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappadopulous punching from the bottom.
Chriss drops an elbow to the side of Pappadopulous's head.
Chriss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pappadopulous trying to control from the bottom.
Pappadopulous works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Pappadopulous lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Pappadopulous can't keep his opponent in guard - Chriss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pappadopulous wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chriss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pappadopulous is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pappadopulous is trying to control but can't.
Chriss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pappadopulous taking some punishment here, with Chriss in his half guard.
Pappadopulous wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chriss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappadopulous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Pappadopulous is looking to control Chriss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pappadopulous avoid being mounted?
Pappadopulous on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pappadopulous slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pappadopulous looking for a sweep. Not yet Pappadopulous, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chriss stands up over Pappadopulous, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappadopulous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik Pappadopulous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chriss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pappadopulous's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Chriss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chriss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1104 Round 2
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Munt looks to score with a jab to the body but Chriss is just out of range.
Chriss dodges the punch combination from Munt.
Munt misses with a double jab.
Munt tries a low kick but Chriss avoids it.
A nice side step and Chriss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Munt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Chriss gets a double leg takedown into Munt's guard.
Munt wriggles free and stands up.
A left and a right from Munt both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Marquis Chriss has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chriss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munt misses with a two punch combination.
Munt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Munt misses the target. #TD2#
Chriss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chriss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Munt keeps moving.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Munt 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.
Munt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munt keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chriss landing some decent shots from guard.
Chriss won't allow Munt to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chriss prevents Munt from getting back to his feet.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Munt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munt wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Munt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Munt.
Munt wants to stand but Chriss is controlling the position.
Munt has momentary wrist control but Chriss slips an elbow through the middle.
Chriss is in close to Munt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Munt working a defensive guard but Chriss manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Chriss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Munt is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Chriss is looking to take a break and control but Munt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chriss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chriss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chriss trying to control the action but Munt is working from the bottom.
Chriss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chriss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chriss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chriss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munt's head.
Munt wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Chriss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chriss stops Munt from getting back to his feet.
Chriss is keen to just control but Munt is a slippery customer.
Munt pushes Chriss off but Chriss dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marquis Chriss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marquis Chriss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Munt throws a right and a left that Chriss avoids nicely.
Munt tries to clinch there but Chriss circles away.
Chriss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chriss throws a right hand that Munt ducks under and follows up with a left that Munt also avoids with ease.
Chriss misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Chriss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munt, pushing him back against the cage.
Munt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chriss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Munt breaks from the clinch.
Munt tries to clinch but Chriss is having none of it.
Munt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chriss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Munt drops Chriss with a left right combo! Munt follows him down to the ground into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chriss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Munt's best efforts.
Chriss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Munt thows a huge punch but Chriss dodges it nicely.
Chriss is looking to escape.
Munt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chriss gets back to full guard.
Chriss wants to control but Munt passes easily into half guard.
Munt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Munt is just content to waste time from the top position. Chriss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chriss is looking to stand up but Munt isn't so interested in that idea.
Munt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chriss can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munt trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Munt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chriss momentarily.
A nice combination there by Munt.
Bob Munt is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Munt.
Munt tries to clinch there but Chriss circles away.
Munt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Chriss closes the distance and pushes Munt back into the cage.
Chriss tries to score a body lock takedown but Munt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chriss is breathing heavily.
Chriss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob Munt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Chriss.
Chriss wants to take the fight to the mat but Munt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Munt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chriss can't get the takedown.
Munt tries to break free but Chriss pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munt.
Munt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munt misses with some punches.
Munt lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Munt.
Munt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munt lands a shoulder strike.
Munt digs a right hand into Chriss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chriss's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Munt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Munt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marquis Chriss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Munt throws a series of punches but Chriss avoids them all with ease.
Chriss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Chriss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munt, pushing him back against the cage.
Chriss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Munt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob Munt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munt lands a jab to the head.
Munt lands a really nice looking cross but Chriss seems unphased.
Munt tries to clinch but Chriss moves out of range.
Chriss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munt tries to score with a low kick but Chriss moves his leg out of the way.
Chriss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chriss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Chriss scores with a takedown into Munt's guard.#T1#
Chriss scoring with some ground and pound.
Chriss lands a couple of elbows.
Munt 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.
Chriss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chriss content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Chriss drops back looking for a leg! Munt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munt manages to kick Chriss off! Chriss jumps back into Munt's guard.
Munt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there. #T2#
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.
Chriss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Munt's head.
Munt looking to control.
Marquis Chriss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Munt keeps moving. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Munt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Munt is trying to break the clinch but Chriss is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Munt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Chriss has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Munt regains guard immediately.
Chriss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob Munt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Munt is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up.
Chriss trying to control but Munt is working from the bottom.
Chriss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chriss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Munt is looking to stand up but Chriss isn't so interested in that idea.
Chriss looking to pass the guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Munt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chriss throws a hook but Munt blocks it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chriss keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chriss.
Chriss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chriss there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Munt forces Chriss back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Chriss has clasped his hands together around Munt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Munt struggling a bit here.
Munt is pushing Chriss's head away, looking to escape. Chriss manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Chriss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marquis Chriss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munt has one of Chriss's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Munt.
I think Munt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Bob Munt!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Bob Munt!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Bob Munt!
Bob Munt wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1104 Round 1
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Kirkyos throws a lazy head kick
and Chriss counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirkyos looks to clinch #TD2#
and Chriss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kirkyos won't be happy with that.
Kirkyos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirkyos is trying to stand up here but Chriss is controlling him well.
Chriss is keen to just control but Kirkyos is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirkyos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
Kirkyos taking some punishment here, with Chriss in his half guard. #T1#
Kirkyos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chriss scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chriss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kirkyos wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kirkyos gets back to full guard.
Chriss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Kirkyos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirkyos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chriss controlling the position for now.
Kirkyos prevents Chriss from improving his position.
Kirkyos trying to control the action but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Kirkyos is really struggling to control Chriss but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Chriss keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chriss landing strikes from the bottom.
Kirkyos is looking to stall here but Chriss recovers full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirkyos wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chriss punishes Kirkyos's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirkyos fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkyos blocks a head kick by Chriss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss 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#
Kirkyos throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Chriss counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Chriss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kirkyos is looking to get back to his feet here but Chriss is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kirkyos's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Chriss. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Chriss punishes Kirkyos with strikes from the back mount.
Chriss scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB2#
Kirkyos showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chriss scores with punches from the back.
Chriss scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chriss keeps control of the position as Kirkyos tries to break free.
Chriss scores with strikes from the back.
#ROC2#Kirkyos is rocked!#SUB2#
Kirkyos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oh Kirkyos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
I really don't envy Kirkyos right now.
Kirkyos seems to have got his legs back now.
Chriss is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kirkyos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Chriss gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Chriss controls the action.
Chriss punishes Kirkyos with strikes from the back mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chriss is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kirkyos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Chriss is punishing Kirkyos with some ground and pound.
Chriss lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Chriss lands a big shot to the side of the head and Kirkyos goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marquis Chriss!
During a confident post fight interview, Marquis Chriss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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