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Event:
PFC Fight Night
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
#TD2#
Lopez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grimes is controlling him. #SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lopez working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Grimes 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.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez trying to hold on to Grimes 's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes . #SUB#
Grimes 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#
Grimes is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimes stops Lopez from standing up.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard. #SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grimes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grimes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lopez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lopez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lopez! #REVB#
Grimes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Grimes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Grimes clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grimes decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #T1#
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grimes looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Grimes tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Grimes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Grimes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lopez passes into side control!
Grimes is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Lopez controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes is looking to reverse the position.
Grimes is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Grimes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Grimes drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Grimes won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself. #SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grimes has Lopez in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grimes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lopez doesn't defend quickly enough and Grimes has managed to lock this one up! Can Lopez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grimes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunnar Grimes !
Gunnar Grimes 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cancho Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lopez shoots and misses #CL2#
and Cheese holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cheese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lopez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cheese is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Cheese circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheese is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Cheese counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cancho Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Cheese manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (0) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (0) vs (5) Cheese#T1#
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lopez wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Lopez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cheese content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lopez tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.#T2#
Lopez being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.#T3#
Cheese takes a little break here. Lopez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lopez tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Cheese controls the position from side control.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cheese's best efforts.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Lopez gets full guard.#SUB#
Lopez looking for subs off his back but Cheese has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Lopez trying to control here.
Lopez won't allow Cheese to pass to mount.
Cheese is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Cheese has control of the leg. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheese is working away from the top position though.
Cheese is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Cheese is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Cheese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheese in particular looking to stall.
Cheese's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily.
Cheese is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lopez is looking to get back to full guard here but Cheese has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (0) vs (8) Cheese#T9#
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez is letting Cheese control him for a moment. #T10#
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Cheese politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheese prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lopez wants to control but Cheese postures up.#T11#
Cheese takes a little break here. Lopez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More stalling from Cheese.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Cheese slows the pace down.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Lopez wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese staying calm.
Lopez manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Lopez wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy.
Cheese not doing much here.
#T14#
Cheese wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Cheese's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (0) vs (11) Cheese
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 11 to 0.
Richard Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez with a poor takedown
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cancho Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed
and Amiga counters with a body kick that stops Lopez in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Amiga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lopez really felt that one!#CL#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Amiga has double underhooks. #T1#
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Lopez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lopez is standing up over Amiga. Amiga looks to escape but Lopez dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Amiga is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Amiga defending against the ground and pound.
Lopez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lopez tries to score with some ground and pound. Amiga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Lopez is staying tight to Amiga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lopez throws an elbow but Amiga slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
An elbow from Lopez crashes against the mat.
Amiga defending against the ground and pound.
Lopez 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.
Lopez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #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!
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Lopez misses
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cancho Lopez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lopez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses
and Amiga counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Lopez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cancho Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez wants to clinch
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Lopez misses with a combination
and Amiga counters with a low kick, right behind Lopez 's knee.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Amiga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lopez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a good, hard body kick but Lopez shrugs it off. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Amiga has the dominant position.#TD#
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Amiga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Amiga reverses the position brilliantly into Lopez's guard!
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Amiga from controlling successfully.
Lopez is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Amiga wants to stand but Lopez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Lopez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amiga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Amiga. #T4##TD#
Lopez pulls guard successfully.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Amiga is having none of it.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Lopez pushes a forearm under Amiga's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Amiga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cancho Lopez! |
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