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Event:
SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dubs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danner pinned against the cage. Danner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danner has a takedown stuffed.
Dubs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Danner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Dubs
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.#SUB2#
Dubs is looking for a triangle but Danner pushes his legs off easily.
Danner controlling from the top position.
Dubs looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubs for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Dubs keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass.
Danner 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. #SUB2#
Dubs has his foot on Danner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danner works his way back into a safe position though.
Danner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danner wants to pass to mount but Dubs is defending the position. #SUB#
Danner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Danner not doing much here.
Danner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Danner is working for a kimura but Dubs is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Danner is working for an americana but Dubs has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Danner was thinking about the submission.
Danner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubs's guard. #SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB#
Danner is working for a kimura but Dubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Danner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Danner seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Dubs trying to control here.
#SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dubs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danner is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Danner wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Danner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6##SUB#
Danner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubs is just riding it out for now. Danner eventually gives up the hold.
Danner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Danner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7##SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura but Dubs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danner to get the leverage. #SUB#
Danner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dubs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danner.
Still in half guard, Danner seems content to control.
Danner is pressing down on Dubs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubs is holding on for now. #SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura but Dubs is defending well.
#T8##SUB#
Danner 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.
Dubs trying to control but Danner postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Danner wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danner moves into full mount! Dubs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (5) vs (0) Dubs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Danner has hold of Dubs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dubs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dubs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (0) Dubs#T10##SUB#
Dubs fending off the submission attempt from Danner.
Dubs trying to control the hands but Danner breaks the grip.
Dubs looks winded!
Danner has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Danner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dubs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11##SUB#
Dubs 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 Danner gets his way!
#SUB#
Danner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dubs is defending well but eventually Danner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dubs has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Danner!
Our winner, Billy Danner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Billy Danner!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joon fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Danner closes the distance and clinches.
Joon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Danner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Danner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joon regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (0) vs (2) Danner
Joon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (2) Danner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Danner has his foot on Joon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Danner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (4) Danner
Danner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (2) vs (7) Danner
My spies in The Forge inform me that Danner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Danner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danner pulls his head out easily.
Danner is stalling here. Joon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Danner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joon (6) vs (7) Danner#SUB#
Joon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Joon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Joon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Danner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mae Joon!
Billy Danner was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Darren Sabatello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Billy Danner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sabatello forces Danner back against the cage and clinches.
Sabatello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danner smiles and moves away.
Danner looks for a takedown but Sabatello sprawls well.#CL#
Sabatello moves into the clinch.
Danner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sabatello fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Danner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Danner has hold of one of Sabatello's legs. Sabatello is fighting the takedown attempt but Danner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sabatello (0) vs (2) Danner#SUB#
Sabatello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sabatello throws his legs up looking for a submission but Danner uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sabatello (0) vs (5) Danner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabatello is trying to improve his position.
Sabatello is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sabatello is not content to let Danner control the position.
Sabatello being controlled for a moment.
Danner trying to control the position but Sabatello is working away.
Sabatello manages to work his way to half guard, despite Danner's best efforts.
Danner content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danner pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Danner tries to pass to full mount but Sabatello defends it. #SUB#
Sabatello actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Danner is working for a kimura but Sabatello is defending it quite comfortably.
Sabatello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sabatello tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
Danner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabatello! Score +3 for passing guard: Sabatello (0) vs (8) Danner#SUB2#
Danner wants to finish this one by submission but Sabatello is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Danner.
Sabatello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabatello prevents Danner from taking his back.
Sabatello is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Danner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danner wants to control the pace but Sabatello is squirming around nicely.
Danner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Danner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Danner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sabatello is trying to escape the mount.
Sabatello has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sabatello (0) vs (11) Danner#T4#
Danner has the hooks in. Sabatello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Danner is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sabatello is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Danner!
A victorious Billy Danner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Billy Danner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Danner rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Danner tightens his grip and picks Gomes up, before dumping him to the ground. Gomes manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Danner
Danner wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Danner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Danner controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in The Forge inform me that Danner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danner 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.
Danner trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Let's hope that Danner 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.
Danner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Danner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Danner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Danner
Gomes wants to control from the top but Danner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Danner has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Danner is keeping the position.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danner pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Danner trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Danner pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Danner keeps moving.
Gomes is really struggling to control Danner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Danner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Danner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Danner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Danner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Danner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Danner wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (2) Danner
Gomes trying to control but Danner is having none of it.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T6#
Danner working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes trying to control but Danner is having none of it.
Danner can't escape the position.
Danner tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Danner is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7##SUB#
Gomes working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Danner looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gomes! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Gomes!
A relieved looking David Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Danner spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me. '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Danner napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Danner (0) vs (4) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Danner is defending well.
Danner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Danner is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Danner'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.
Danner is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (0) vs (7) Berendas
Danner is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Berendas tries to control but Danner wriggling away.
Danner is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Danner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berendas.
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Danner is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Berendas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Danner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Danner and Berendas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Danner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (7) Berendas
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Danner 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 wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas is pressing down on Danner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for a guillotine here but Danner defends easily.
#T3#
Danner is looking to advance position but Berendas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danner (2) vs (11) Berendas
Danner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Berendas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Danner is now in Berendas's guard. A big mistake from Berendas there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (11) Berendas
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danner defends it easily.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass. #T4#
Danner stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Danner pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Danner wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it. #SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Danner prevents Berendas from improving his position.#SUB#
Danner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danner pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Danner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Danner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Berendas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Berendas 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: Danner (4) vs (15) Berendas
Danner wants to control but Berendas postures up.
Danner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berendas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danner is letting Berendas control him for a moment. #T6##SUB2#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Danner is defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas tries for a kimura but Danner is defending well.
Danner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Danner is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas moves into full mount! Danner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (4) vs (18) Berendas#T7##SUB2#
Berendas looking to secure an arm triangle but Danner defends it well.
Danner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danner is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Berendas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Berendas has control of Danner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Danner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Danner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Berendas has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Danner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Billy Danner had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me. '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 85
Date: Dec 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ionas Demetriou!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Demetriou wants to clinch up but Danner keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Danner pushes Demetriou up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Danner has picked Demetriou up - he's going for a ride! Danner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Demetriou
Demetriou is looking for a sweep. Danner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (5) vs (0) Demetriou
Danner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demetriou is desperately trying to improve his position but Danner has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demetriou has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (0) Demetriou
Demetriou tries to escape but Danner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Demetriou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Demetriou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Danner tightening his grip on Demetriou, looking for the choke.
Danner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demetriou can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Demetriou preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Danner.
Danner gets his hands free as Demetriou looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demetriou can't escape the position.
Danner not allowing Demetriou to control his hands.
Danner keeps control of the position as Demetriou tries to break free.
Demetriou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Danner's guard. Nice work there by Demetriou.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (8) vs (2) Demetriou#T2#
Demetriou trying to control the position from guard on top but Danner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demetriou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demetriou looking to sit in guard and control but Danner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (10) vs (2) Demetriou
Danner pushes down on Demetriou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Demetriou wants to control but Danner is keeping busy.
#T3#
Demetriou wants to sweep but Danner has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (13) vs (2) Demetriou
Demetriou tries to improve position but can't.
Danner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Demetriou will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Demetriou is trying to improve his position.
Danner takes a little break here. Demetriou wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Demetriou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Demetriou is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Demetriou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Danner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Demetriou's shoulder. That is not cool.
Demetriou wants to control but Danner postures up.#T5#
Danner just content to control the position. #SUB#
Demetriou wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Danner has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Demetriou's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Demetriou is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Danner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Danner!
Our winner, Billy Danner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 76
Date: Dec 04, 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 1 wins and 2 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Danner moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Danner tightens his grip and picks Mendes up, before dumping him to the ground. Mendes manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Mendes
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danner defends it easily.
Danner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mendes 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.
Danner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Danner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danner content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Danner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Danner is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Danner has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Mendes is pressing down on Danner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Danner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Danner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendes's guard. #T4#
Mendes won't allow Danner to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danner pulls his head out easily.
Danner controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mendes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Danner pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (5) vs (0) Mendes#T5#
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to hold on but Danner postures up.
Mendes is trying desperately to improve position.
Danner controlling the position easily from mount.
Danner avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.#T6#
Danner wants to take Mendes's back here but Mendes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mendes is trying to reverse the position but instead Danner has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes tries to roll but Danner sticks to his back.
Mendes trying to control the hands but Danner won't let him.
Danner biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Danner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendes trying to control but not successfully.
Danner controlling the position well here. Mendes rolled but Danner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Danner looking to hold on to the position here but Mendes rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes controls Danner momentarily but Danner frees himself.
Danner 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.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard. #T9#
Danner is looking to advance position but Mendes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danner (8) vs (4) Mendes
Danner is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Danner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Danner is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mendes working for a submission but Danner is keeping him at bay.
Mendes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (7) Mendes#T10#
I really don't envy Danner right now.
Danner trying to control the action but Mendes just sinks the hooks in.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Danner tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mendes has his arm under Danner's chin here. Game over son! Mendes squeezes tightly and Danner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendes!
Billy Danner was interviewed post fight and said 'see ya on the next one'. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Danner dives in for a single leg takedown but Berendas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Danner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Berendas can't fight it off and eventually Danner manages to take the fight to the floor. Berendas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Berendas
Danner wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Danner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berendas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berendas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Danner won't allow Berendas to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Danner trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Danner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (2) vs (5) Berendas
Danner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Danner is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Berendas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danner is just riding it out for now. Berendas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Berendas is working for a kimura but Danner is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Berendas seems to be looking for submissions.
Danner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Danner is trying to control but can't.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Danner is defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Danner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #T4#
Danner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (2) vs (8) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Danner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Danner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (8) Berendas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (10) Berendas
Danner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Danner keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Danner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (6) vs (10) Berendas#T6##SUB2#
Berendas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Danner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Berendas. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (9) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Danner's best efforts.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.
Danner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danner wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura but Berendas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danner to get the leverage.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Danner postures up.
Danner pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Danner is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Danner looking to pass the guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Danner from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Danner 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#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB2#
Berendas working for a triangle but Danner defends it easily.
Berendas 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: Danner (9) vs (12) Berendas
Berendas prevents Danner from improving his position.
Berendas is keen to just control but Danner is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB2#
Berendas seems to be working for a kimura but Danner defends the submission attempt.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Danner defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #SUB2#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but Danner is defending well.
#T12#
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (9) vs (15) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but Danner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (11) vs (15) Berendas
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Danner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (14) vs (15) Berendas
Danner is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danner takes a little break here. Berendas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berendas is not content to let Danner control the position. #T14#
Berendas sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Danner is controlling well.
Danner 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas is not content to let Danner control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 15 to 14.
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Billy Danner was interviewed post fight and said 'see ya on the next one'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kody Dangerfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Danner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dangerfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Dangerfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Danner! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dangerfield (4) vs (0) Danner
Danner is not content to let Dangerfield control the position.
Dangerfield is really struggling to control Danner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dangerfield advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dangerfield (6) vs (0) Danner
Danner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield wants to control the pace but Danner is squirming around nicely.
Danner is looking to improve his position but Dangerfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Danner tries to hold on but Dangerfield postures up.#T1#
Danner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dangerfield has control of Danner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Danner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Danner tries to hold on but Dangerfield postures up.#SUB#
Dangerfield wants to finish this one by submission but Danner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dangerfield.
Danner is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Dangerfield jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Danner manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Dangerfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dangerfield advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dangerfield (8) vs (0) Danner
Dangerfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Danner is desperately trying to improve his position but Dangerfield has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB#
Dangerfield jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Danner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Danner prevents Dangerfield from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dangerfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Danner has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dangerfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danner is trying to escape the position but Dangerfield is controlling the position.
Danner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dangerfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dangerfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Dangerfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dangerfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dangerfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Danner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Dangerfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dangerfield tries to move to mount but Danner blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Dangerfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5##SUB#
Dangerfield is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Danner is trying to escape and Dangerfield transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Danner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dangerfield! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Billy Danner was interviewed post fight and said 'see ya on the next one'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Shayworth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Danner has closed the distance and engaged Shayworth in a clinch.
Shayworth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Shayworth gets control of Danner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shayworth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Danner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (3) vs (0) Shayworth#SUB#
Danner is trying to get an arm triangle but Shayworth is defending well.
Danner takes a little break here. Shayworth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Danner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB#
Danner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shayworth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Danner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danner (5) vs (0) Shayworth
Danner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Danner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shayworth tries to lock up and control but Danner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shayworth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shayworth is squirming around, avoiding Danner's attempts to control the action.
Shayworth tries to reverse the position but Danner maintains control.
Danner controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Danner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Danner wants to control the pace but Shayworth is squirming around nicely.
Shayworth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shayworth has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Shayworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danner uses his free foot to push down on Shayworth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shayworth. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (8) vs (0) Shayworth#T4#
Danner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shayworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shayworth is looking to get to half guard.
Shayworth looks winded!
Danner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shayworth is looking to escape.
Danner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Danner looking for a guillotine from mount but Shayworth is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Danner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shayworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Danner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Danner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Danner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcbuckethead!
Danner landing strikes.
Mcbuckethead might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Danner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Mcbuckethead is rocked!
Danner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danner working the ground and pound.
Oh Mcbuckethead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danner in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mcbuckethead looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Danner turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Danner! |
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