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Event:
OFK 348 - Sparr Vs Phillips
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hedegaard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hedegaard showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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 Hedegaard.
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedegaard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlier tries to reverse the position but Hedegaard maintains control.#SUB#
Hedegaard has hold of Carlier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carlier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Hedegaard working for a guillotine from mount but Carlier is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Carlier is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard lands a heavy elbow.
Hedegaard tries to control but Carlier wriggling away.
Carlier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carlier wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hedegaard connects with a nice short shot to Carlier's temple. #SUB2#
Carlier looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Carlier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard.
Still in half guard, Hedegaard seems content to control.#SUB#
Hedegaard 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 Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carlier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Carlier is avoiding it.
Carlier misses with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Carlier gets tackled into the cage by Kovacs. Kovacs maintains the clinch.
Carlier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovacs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carlier tries for a takedown but Kovacs manages to get underhooks.
Kovacs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carlier up against the cage.
Carlier wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuur Carlier.
Carlier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovacs after a bit of a struggle.
Carlier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovacs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Carlier is avoiding it.
Carlier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlier.#T1#
The fighters circling - Carlier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Kovacs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlier is controlling Kovacs's trapped leg to prevent Kovacs from advancing to side control.
Kovacs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlier defending well though. #SU#
Kovacs decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Kovacs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carlier's guard.#SUB2#
Kovacs is sitting in close to Carlier's body. Carlier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kovacs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kovacs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carlier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier gave a mention to Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Carlier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Dorner is trying to escape back to his feet but Carlier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carlier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Dorner, who protects the arm well.
Van Dorner is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Carlier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Carlier is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Dorner is defending well.
Van Dorner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carlier is controlling him well.#T1#
Van Dorner wants to control but Carlier postures up.
Carlier controlling from side mount.
Van Dorner throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Carlier trying to control the position but Van Dorner is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlier moves into full mount!
Van Dorner 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.
Van Dorner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Carlier looking to control but Van Dorner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 has control of Van Dorner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Dorner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Carlier controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Carlier has hold of Van Dorner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Dorner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van Dorner is trying to stand up.
Carlier looking to control but Van Dorner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Dorner really wants to buck Carlier off and get back to his feet.
Van Dorner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##SUB#
Carlier is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Dorner frees his head quite easily.
Van Dorner is controlling an arm, preventing Carlier from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Carlier working for a guillotine from mount but Van Dorner is in no mood to give up.
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Carlier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Dorner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Van Dorner tries to hold on but Carlier postures up.#T4##SUB#
Carlier looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Dorner defends it well. #SUB#
Carlier has isolated one of Van Dorner's arms. Van Dorner looking to fight him off but Carlier twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tuur Carlier waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Garces tries to clinch but Carlier is having none of it.
A jab from Carlier misses.
Carlier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garces connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Garces drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Carlier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Garces doesn't defend quickly enough and Carlier has managed to lock this one up! Can Garces escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Carlier on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlier's head.
Carlier misses with a hook.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carlier misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Wright clinches up with Carlier and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlier.
Wright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlier blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Carlier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carlier manages to end up in side control.
Wright 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.
Carlier advances to mount.
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#
Carlier working for a guillotine from mount but Wright is in no mood to give up.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1#
Carlier controlling his opponent.
Wright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Carlier working for a submission but Wright is keeping him at bay.
Wright is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Carlier quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Carlier but it's paid off an Wright is forced to tap! Nice work by Carlier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Carlier loads up on a big right hand but Parsley slips the punch.
Parsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlier manages to avoid it.
Carlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsley.
Parsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlier.
Parsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parsley connects with the punch.
Parsley scores with a jab. Carlier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parsley lands a body shot.
Carlier misses with an uppercut. Parsley saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsley misses with a hook.
Parsley misses with a looping left.
Parsley scores with a nice right hand.
Carlier blocks a jab.
Carlier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Carlier.#TD#
Parsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carlier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Parsley scoring with punches and elbows.
Parsley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Parsley cracks Carlier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carlier is holding Parsley down, trying to stall.
Carlier defending against the ground and pound.
Carlier taking a bit of punishment here - Parsley scoring with strikes.
Carlier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carlier is looking for a sweep.
Parsley is looking to take a break and control but Carlier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Parsley is working Carlier over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carlier is trying to control Parsley's posture but Parsley avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parsley misses with the ground and pound.
Parsley working the head with strikes.
Parsley wants to control but Carlier is keeping him busy.
Parsley working away.
Carlier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Parsley trying to control the action but Carlier is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carlier manages to get back to half guard.
Carlier is staying active underneath Parsley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlier is pressing down on Parsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlier working a defensive guard here.
Parsley looking to pass the guard.
We've been informed that Carlier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parsley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carlier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlier working a defensive guard but Parsley passes into half guard.
Parsley working Carlier over with strikes. #T4#
Carlier trying to control here.
Parsley prevents Carlier from improving his position.
Parsley trying to pass the guard but Carlier defending well.
Parsley prevents Carlier from improving his position.
Carlier wants to control but Parsley is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Parsley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Parsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Carlier misses.
Carlier misses with a straight right.
Parsley throws the left hand but Carlier avoids the punch easily.
Parsley throws a shot to the body.
Carlier misses with an uppercut.
Parsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parsley misses with a looping right.
Carlier with the counter takedown but Parsley avoids it easily.
Parsley misses with a wild body shot.
Carlier feints the counter takedown.
Parsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsley misses the jab.
Carlier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlier misses with a hook.
Carlier has his takedown stuffed
and Parsley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Parsley throws an overhand right that lands on Carlier's shoulder, as Carlier tries to avoid the shot.
Brian Parsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlier slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Parsley.
Parsley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carlier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlier.
The fighters circling - Parsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carlier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Parsley.
Parsley throws a big shot that misses.
Parsley throws a hook to the side of Carlier's head but Carlier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parsley staying out of range there.
Parsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parsley looks to land a right hand but Carlier moved out of range.#T2#
Parsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlier is just out of range.
Brian Parsley is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Parsley.
Carlier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parsley throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlier misses with a wild body shot.
Parsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Parsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Parsley cracks Carlier with an open hand slap.
Parsley loads up on a big right hand but Carlier slips the punch.
Parsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlier.
Carlier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Carlier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Carlier wants to control but Parsley is keeping him busy.
Carlier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carlier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parsley is squirming around, avoiding Carlier's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parsley can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Carlier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carlier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Parsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Parsley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Parsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Parsley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carlier to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Brian Parsley has been cut.
Parsley looks to throw the jab but Carlier is out of range.
Parsley throws the left hand but Carlier avoids the punch easily.
Carlier with the counter takedown but Parsley avoids it easily.
Parsley lands a jab to the nose.
Carlier misses with a hook. Parsley ducked under it nicely.
Parsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlier can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Parsley.
Carlier ducks under a wild hook from Parsley.
Carlier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsley misses with a straight left.
Carlier staying out of range there.
Parsley staying out of range there.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Parsley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Carlier looks to land a right hand but Parsley moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Parsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsley.
A cross from Parsley lands.
Carlier ducks under a wild hook from Parsley.
Carlier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brian Parsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parsley misses with an uppercut. Carlier saw that one coming.
Parsley throws an overhand right that lands on Carlier's shoulder, as Carlier tries to avoid the shot.
Carlier blocks a jab.
Parsley looks to land a left hand but Carlier moved out of range nicely.
Parsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parsley.
Carlier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carlier throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Parsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlier manages to avoid it.
Parsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlier throws a looping overhand right but Parsley ducks down to avoid it.
Carlier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Parsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carlier.
Parsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parsley misses with an uppercut. Carlier saw that one coming.
Parsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Carlier.
Parsley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parsley loads up on a big right hand but Carlier slips the punch.#T3#
Carlier blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Parsley misses the target.
Parsley staying out of range there.
Parsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Parsley lands a nice shot that snaps Carlier's head back.
Parsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuur Carlier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parsley misses with a straight right.
Parsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Carlier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carlier.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Brian Parsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carlier loads up on a big right hand but Parsley slips the punch.
Carlier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parsley to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Parsley there.
Carlier throws a poor cross that misses
and Parsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parsley misses with a straight right.
Carlier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parsley's waist but Parsley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carlier off to one side.
Parsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parsley throws a looping overhand right but Carlier ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parsley connects with a body shot that sends Carlier's belly button to the back.
Parsley throws a looping overhand right but Carlier ducks down to avoid it.
Carlier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlier throws a lazy right hand but Parsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parsley.
Parsley throws a shot from downtown. Carlier moves away and avoids it.
And Carlier tries to counter it with a takedown but Parsley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parsley scores with a sloppy right hand. Carlier should have avoided that one.
Parsley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Parsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parsley 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Parsley! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Ung tries to clinch up.#TD#
Ung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlier is looking for a sweep. Ung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Ung has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlier's head.
Ung prevents Carlier from improving his position.#SUB2#
Carlier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carlier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ung postures up and lands a big shot to Carlier's brow.
Carlier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ung throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ung with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ung throwing strikes from guard but Carlier blocks nicely.
Carlier is controlling Ung's posture.#SUB2#
Carlier working for a triangle but Ung defends it easily.
Ung scoring with some ground and pound.
Ung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ung is working Carlier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ung throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Carlier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carlier has momentary wrist control but Ung slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Carlier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ung defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ung distracts Carlier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ung chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Carlier is rocked!
Ung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlier seems keen to control Ung's posture.
Ung landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlier is still in real trouble! Can Ung finish him?
Ung arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Carlier's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leef Ung!
Leef Ung 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:
MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlier.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carlier throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carlier won't be happy with that.
King looks up at the clock and then as Carlier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carlier down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carlier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlier regains half guard.#T1#
King lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King is looking to take a break and control but Carlier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlier tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Carlier is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carlier avoid being mounted?
King lands with a punch from half guard.
King working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Carlier's temple.
Carlier is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
King lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been hearing good reports from Carlier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King working over Carlier with some ground and pound. Carlier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Carlier is rocked!
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oh Carlier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King scores with a big shot! Carlier's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Carlier! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur King!
Arthur King thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Carlier lands with a shot to the body.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A jab from Carlier does it's job there.
Carlier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Sukarman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carlier sprawls well initially but Sukarman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carlier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Carlier has his feet on Sukarman's thighs here. He's pushed Sukarman 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! Sukarman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Sutarjo Sukarman spoke after the fight, saying 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Castro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Carlier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fidelity Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro throws a right hand that Carlier ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlier also avoids with ease.#KD#
Castro cracks Carlier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Castro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carlier to stand back up!#ROC#Carlier is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fidelity Castro! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 64
Date: Nov 13, 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 4 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Carlier closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Carlier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Carlier
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlier defends well.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.
Carlier trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Carlier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlier has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Berendas trying to control the position.
Carlier passes Berendas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berendas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlier on the ground.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlier is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Carlier is working for a submission of some sort.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Carlier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlier pulls his head out easily.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Carlier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carlier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Berendas trying to get back to full guard but Carlier takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (5) Carlier#SUB2#
Carlier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berendas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carlier trying to control the position but Berendas is working away. #SUB2#
Carlier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berendas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berendas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carlier off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (4) vs (5) Carlier
I really don't envy Carlier right now.
#T4##SUB#
Carlier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Berendas gets his way!
#SUB#
Berendas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Berendas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carlier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carlier for a finish. #SUB#
Berendas looking for the choke but no joy.
Berendas is not going to allow Carlier to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Carlier tries to roll but Berendas sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Carlier reverses the position brilliantly into Berendas's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (7) Carlier#SUB#
Berendas looking for subs off his back but Carlier has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Carlier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carlier passes into half guard. #T7#
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlier wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is looking to control Carlier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berendas avoid being mounted?
Carlier is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well.
Carlier prevents Berendas from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Carlier wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carlier is looking to advance position but Berendas won't allow it.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Carlier is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas gets full guard.#SUB#
Berendas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carlier uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (10) Carlier#SUB2#
Carlier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berendas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Carlier gets to mount! Berendas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (4) vs (12) Carlier
Berendas stops Carlier from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Berendas is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10#
Carlier wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Carlier is looking to advance position but Berendas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Berendas is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlier.
Berendas is staying active underneath Carlier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Berendas working for a triangle but Carlier defends it easily.
Carlier trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T12#
Carlier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas 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.
Carlier wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Carlier 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.
Berendas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carlier has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (15) Carlier#T13##SUB2#
Carlier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berendas is looking for a sweep.
Berendas is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas stops Carlier from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Carlier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berendas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berendas manages to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Berendas is defending it quite comfortably.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Carlier is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Carlier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlier pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlier wins on points by 15 to 4.
Tuur Carlier very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mendes looking to score a takedown here. Carlier is defending well but Mendes drives through and ends up in Carlier's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (0) Carlier
Mendes postures up.
#SUB2#
Carlier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes postures up.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (0) Carlier
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlier wants to control but Mendes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Carlier tries to improve position but can't.
Carlier holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Carlier tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (7) vs (0) Carlier
Mendes wants to take Carlier's back here but Carlier is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mendes tries to control but Carlier wriggling away.
Carlier is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendes moves to his opponent's back but Carlier bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Mendes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (7) vs (2) Carlier
Carlier won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlier controls the pace.
Carlier wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Carlier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Carlier pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendes working a defensive guard but Carlier passes into half guard.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Carlier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Carlier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes tries to roll over but Carlier keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Carlier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Carlier wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes trying to control here.
Carlier trying to control from half guard but Mendes is working away. #SUB2#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mendes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mendes 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: Mendes (11) vs (2) Carlier
Carlier is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Mendes working away.
Carlier manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carlier manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Carlier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.#SUB2#
Carlier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (11) vs (4) Carlier
Mendes keeping full guard, as Carlier tries to pass.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Carlier from controlling successfully. #T7#
Mendes controls Carlier momentarily but Carlier frees himself.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Carlier is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mendes looking for a triangle here. Carlier is fighting it but it looks tight! Mendes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Carlier is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Mendes! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carlier has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Araujo pulls guard.
Araujo pulls Carlier in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlier from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Carlier is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Araujo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carlier is looking to defend but Araujo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carlier! Araujo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carlier taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathas Araujo! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 49
Date: Oct 16, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Carlier rushes Innkeeper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Carlier wants the takedown. Innkeeper is fighting it off but Carlier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Innkeeper's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Carlier#SUB#
Innkeeper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlier defends it easily.
Innkeeper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Innkeeper tries to get out of the position.
Carlier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carlier drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Carlier seems to have locked his on tight now - Innkeeper screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Carlier, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tuur Carlier!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tuur Carlier thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Carlier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Carlier to the mat.
Carlier being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Carlier defends it easily.
Barnes controlling Carlier's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carlier has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Carlier is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlier.
#T2##SUB#
Carlier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Carlier sits in half guard. #SUB#
Carlier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Barnes is looking to control Carlier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Carlier wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes trying to control but Carlier postures up.
Carlier is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Carlier is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlier to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Carlier is controlling well.
#T4#
Barnes is not content to let Carlier control the position.#SUB#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carlier wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is controlling Carlier's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Carlier from controlling successfully.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlier controls the pace.
Carlier won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T6#
Barnes 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: Carlier (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Carlier is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlier defends it well. #T7#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Carlier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Barnes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Carlier working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlier defends it well.
Carlier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T10#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Carlier prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carlier turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
Carlier 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. #SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlier looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (2) vs (7) Barnes
Carlier wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlier keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Carlier has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (2) vs (10) Barnes
Carlier is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlier gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlier is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Carlier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carlier (6) vs (10) Barnes
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Carlier struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Carlier is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
Barnes breaks Carlier's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (6) vs (12) Barnes
Carlier 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.#T14#
Carlier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Carlier looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Carlier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to control but Carlier is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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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 39
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Gerbandi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlier was covering up waiting for the punch and Gerbandi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carlier (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Carlier keeps moving. #SUB#
Carlier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Gerbandi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Carlier wants to improve his position but instead Gerbandi has moved into half guard.
Gerbandi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlier keeps working.
Gerbandi stalling.
Carlier trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carlier won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
Carlier is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlier gets full guard.
Gerbandi passes Carlier's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Carlier won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Carlier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlier keeps working.
Carlier is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (8) Gerbandi
Carlier is trying to escape the position but Gerbandi is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi taking a breather here. #T5#
Carlier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carlier can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Carlier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carlier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Carlier tries to improve position but can't.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Gerbandi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Carlier struggling a bit here.
Carlier is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carlier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carlier tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carlier, who protects the arm well.
Gerbandi working away.#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has hold of Carlier's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carlier tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gerbandi cranks the arm and Carlier screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carlier, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Mason Island! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Carlier closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Island has Carlier pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Island pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carlier tumbling to the mat - Island dives into Carlier's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Island (2) vs (0) Carlier#SUB#
Island drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carlier dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Island (2) vs (2) Carlier
Island will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Island wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carlier wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
Carlier trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Island holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Carlier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Island is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Island has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Island (4) vs (2) Carlier#T1##SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.#SUB2#
Carlier working for a triangle but Island defends it easily.
Island controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Island seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carlier for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Island has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Island continues to stall.#SUB2#
Carlier pushes a forearm under Island's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Island is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Carlier throws a jab but it's blocked by Bot.
Bot seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carlier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bot defends it well.#CL#
Bot has managed to clinch.
Bot struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlier controls his hands.
Bot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carlier can't get the takedown.
Bot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carlier backwards.
Bot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bot.
Carlier wants a takedown but no success here.
Qfc Bot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuur Carlier.
Carlier can't get the takedown.
Carlier looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bot.
Bot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bot scores with a hook to the body.
Bot lands a body punch.
Bot lands a shoulder strike.
Bot lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Carlier is rocked!
Bot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carlier is still on wobbly legs! Can Bot finish him?
Bot lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Carlier to his knees! Bot keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Bot! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cromwell throws a series of strikes that have Carlier backpedaling.
Cromwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Carlier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cromwell! #SUB#
Carlier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cromwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carlier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carlier working away.
Carlier has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cromwell!
Cromwell is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Carlier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cromwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cromwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Carlier fails to move to back control.
Carlier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cromwell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cromwell tries to hold on but Carlier pushes him away. #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.
Carlier fails to advance to Cromwell's back.
Cromwell tries to reverse the position but Carlier maintains control.
Carlier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlier manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cromwell to take his back!#SUB#
Carlier looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Cromwell rolls, trying to escape but Carlier keeps control of the position.
Cromwell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Carlier has got one arm under Cromwell's chin. This could be trouble... Cromwell trying to control the other hand but Carlier gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cromwell has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier 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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