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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Lekobe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lekobe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lekobe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lekobe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johns.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lekobe trying to control from half guard but Johns is working away.
Lekobe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johns!
Johns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lekobe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is working to get back to half guard.
Lekobe breaks from Johns's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Lekobe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lekobe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lekobe is stalling here but it's allowed Johns to get half guard.
Lekobe wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Lekobe has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lekobe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#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#
Johns is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lekobe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lekobe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johns is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lekobe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kagiso Lekobe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Johns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurmagomedov to the mat! Nurmagomedov manages to get full guard.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johns content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Johns throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagomedov blocks nicely.
Johns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Johns is proving a slippery customer.
Johns landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike off his back.
Johns 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.
Johns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johns sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Johns postures up.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
Johns is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Johns's head to control him but Johns postures up.
Johns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Johns prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Johns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johns moves out of range as Nurmagomedov throws a body kick.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
As Johns tries to get set, Nurmagomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Johns manages to avoid the attempt.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Johns.#TD2#
Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Johns's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Johns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov controls the position for a moment.
Johns trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Sammy Johns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov is pushing Johns's head away, looking to escape. Johns manages to hold on to the position though.
Johns trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Johns control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Johns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Johns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurmagomedov defending well though.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johns showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johns doesn't defend quickly enough and Nurmagomedov has managed to lock this one up! Can Johns escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nurmagomedov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khabib Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Johns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carlier (0) vs (2) Johns
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.
Carlier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Carlier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Johns is working for a kimura but Carlier is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Johns seems to be working for a kimura but Carlier defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Carlier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carlier is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carlier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is thwarting Carlier's attempts to control the position.
Carlier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Carlier looking for submissions off his back.
Johns is taking a breather. Carlier 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.#T2##SUB2#
Johns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johns.
Carlier trying to control here.
Carlier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johns is taking a breather. Carlier 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.#T3#
Carlier is staying active underneath Johns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlier moves into full guard.
Johns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlier controls Johns momentarily but Johns frees himself. #SUB2#
Johns 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#
Carlier looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlier is retaining full guard. #T4#
Carlier is trying to keep Johns in close.
Carlier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johns controls the pace.
Johns trying to control but Carlier is working from the bottom.
Carlier has his hands on Johns's head, controlling the position.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Carlier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johns is looking to defend but Carlier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johns! Carlier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Johns scores with a takedown into Biden's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johns (2) vs (0) Biden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Biden for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johns advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Biden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Biden manages to get to full guard.
Johns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biden on the ground.#T2#
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Biden is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johns 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.
Johns passes Biden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biden wants to improve his position but Johns is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johns 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.
Johns is looking to advance position but Biden won't allow it.
Johns not doing much here.
Johns passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (5) vs (0) Biden#T4#
Biden tries to improve position but can't.
Biden is trying to control Johns's posture but Johns avoids it. #SUB#
Johns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Biden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johns but great work by Biden. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johns (5) vs (4) Biden
Johns sneaks back into half guard.
Biden is trying to control the action in half guard but Johns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns.
Johns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johns tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Biden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB#
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Johns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biden advances to half guard.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Biden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biden.
Johns regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Biden trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Biden being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Biden has gone for a leg lock! Johns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (7) vs (4) Biden
Johns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7##SUB2#
Biden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biden looks winded!
Biden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johns controls the pace.
Biden is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biden is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johns has gone for a leg lock! Biden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (7) vs (6) Biden
Johns is pulling down on Biden's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Biden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johns dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (9) vs (6) Biden
Johns sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Biden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johns sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Biden is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johns continues to stall.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Johns.
Johns forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Johns is working for a kimura but Biden is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB#
Johns is trying to work for a kimura but Biden is defending well.
Biden trying to control but Johns postures up.
Johns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Johns continues to hold on tight.
Biden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johns in particular looking to stall.
Johns trying to pass the guard but Biden defending well.
Johns sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Biden tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg.
Biden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.
Johns controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johns takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Johns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shoop.
Shoop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johns.
Johns misses with a low kick.
Johns throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Johns backs off Shoop throws a huge counter combo but Johns manages to avoid it all.
Johns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shoop is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shoop sprawls well. Shoop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johns gets slowly back to his feet.
Johns misses with a head kick.
Shoop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Johns is rocked!
Johns dives in and grabs Shoop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shoop pushes down on Johns's head and hops out.
Oh Johns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Shoop does no damage. #CL#
Johns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns is working for takedown but Shoop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johns seems to have got his legs back now.
Shoop effectively controlling the action here.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shoop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maximus Shoop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shoop lands with a big left! Johns is wobbled badly! Shoop comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Johns to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maximus Shoop! |
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