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Event:
NYF 16: McCoy vs Cillian
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# Ribeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ribeiro misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Couzins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couzins. #ES# Ribeiro kicks Couzins off and gets to his feet. Ribeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ribeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couzins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# Ribeiro clinches up with Couzins and pushes him back against the cage. Couzins takes a knee to the side of the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Couzins looking for a takedown. Ribeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Couzins wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ribeiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Couzins looks winded! Couzins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks. Joanderson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramey Couzins. Ribeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2# Couzins decides to pull guard. Ribeiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couzins's head. Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Our spies down at at Roar Fitness & 24/7 Martial Arts inform us that Couzins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2# Couzins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couzins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Couzins's legs - danger averted. Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ribeiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Couzins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Couzins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Couzins trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Couzins is keeping the position. Couzins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2# Couzins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couzins has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage. Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Couzins wants to control but Ribeiro postures up. Couzins is looking for a sweep. Couzins is still trying to improve position. Ribeiro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4# 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. Couzins tries to get back to half guard but can't. Couzins is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment. Ribeiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Couzins's legs. Ribeiro advances nicely into full mount. Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Couzins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribeiro can pounce on him.
A low kick from Ribeiro is predictable there #TD2# and Couzins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro! Joanderson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Couzins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ribeiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couzins's guard! Nice work there by Ribeiro! Ribeiro advances to half guard. Ribeiro is taking a breather. Couzins 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. Couzins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Couzins throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Ribeiro to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Couzins is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro! Joanderson Ribeiro retains his featherweight title! After the fight, Joanderson Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Combs rushes Couzins and presses him up against the cage. Combs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Couzins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Combs regains guard.
#SUB# Couzins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Couzins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Combs screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Couzins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ramey Couzins! |
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Event:
NYF:4
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1# Sanguiao throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Couzins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couzins. Couzins trying to control but Sanguiao is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Couzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Couzins prevents Sanguiao from getting back to his feet. #SUB2# Couzins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Couzins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sanguiao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2# Couzins 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Couzins stops Sanguiao from standing up. Couzins sitting in guard here, content to control. Couzins wants to control from the top but Sanguiao keeps moving. Sanguiao wants to stand up but Couzins is controlling him. #T1# Couzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Couzins doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yuta Sanguiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanguiao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Couzins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couzins shoots and misses and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Couzins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramey Couzins. Couzins defending well as Sanguiao loads up on a big left hand. #T2# A punch combination from Sanguiao misses. Sanguiao scores with a nice strike. Sanguiao throws a right hand that Couzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Couzins also avoids with ease. Sanguiao lands a head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sanguiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Couzins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Couzins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguiao. Sanguiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couzins in his tracks. #T3# Couzins has his takedown stuffed and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Couzins fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sanguiao tests Couzins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sanguiao throws a shot to the body.
Sanguiao connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4# Couzins fails with the takedown letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand. Sanguiao thows a left - swing and a miss! Couzins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Couzins takes one to the side of the head.
Sanguiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couzins doesn't seem bothered though. Sanguiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couzins doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Couzins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao defends it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanguiao!
Good standup being displayed there by Sanguiao as he connects with a hook. Sanguiao misses with a hook. Couzins ducked under it nicely. Couzins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanguiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Couzins moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Couzins fails with a takedown attempt. Sanguiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couzins on the side of the head. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanguiao!
Sanguiao throws a good cross that connects.
Sanguiao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Sanguiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# Couzins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sanguiao counters with a nice body shot. Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramey Couzins. Couzins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Couzins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sanguiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Sanguiao loads up on a big right hand but Couzins slips the punch. Couzins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Couzins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2# Couzins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanguiao to the mat! Sanguiao manages to get full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanguiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##ES# Sanguiao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Couzins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Couzins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanguiao after a bit of a struggle. Sanguiao is defending well against a takedown attempt. Sanguiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couzins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Couzins manages to pull guard.
#SU# Sanguiao stands up from Couzins's guard - Sanguiao perhaps looking for a knockout. Good shot there by Sanguiao.#T4# Couzins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Couzins with a poor takedown and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sanguiao missing with a left hand there. Couzins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sanguiao loads up on a big right hand but Couzins slips the punch. Couzins feints the counter takedown. Yuta Sanguiao is winning the standup battle so far. Sanguiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. 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! Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt and Sanguiao counters with a left to the body. Sanguiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanguiao tries to bum rush Couzins with a series of wild strikes but Couzins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sanguiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Sanguiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sanguiao misses with a looping right. Couzins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sanguiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sanguiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Couzins looking to score a takedown here. Sanguiao is defending well but Couzins drives through and ends up in Sanguiao's guard. Sanguiao pushes Couzins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Sanguiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couzins can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Couzins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanguiao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Sanguiao lands a right hook to the body.
Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot. Decent striking displayed by Sanguiao there. Couzins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Couzins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Couzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanguiao.
Couzins fails with the takedown and Sanguiao counters with a stiff right hand. Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao clobbers Couzins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sanguiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Couzins off the cage and back into range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Couzins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sanguiao is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sanguiao tests Couzins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sanguiao throws a series of punches but Couzins moves out of range. Couzins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3# Sanguiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sanguiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanguiao throws a one two combo.
Sanguiao throws a good cross that connects.
Couzins walks into a stiff left hand from Sanguiao. Couzins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sanguiao catches Couzins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4# Sanguiao misses the jab. Sanguiao misses with the combination.
Sanguiao misses with a straight right. Couzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanguiao.
Ramey Couzins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! Sanguiao throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuta Sanguiao showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanguiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao! |
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Event:
NYF 1: Sam vs Marxer
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Couzins ducks under a wild hook from Sanguiao. Sanguiao throws out a loose jab but Couzins uses good head movement to avoid it. A left lands for Sanguiao. Couzins drops his hands momentarily and Sanguiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sanguiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand. Sanguiao lands a head shot. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1# Sanguiao misses with a straight right. Couzins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Sanguiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couzins. Couzins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A right-left combo lands from Sanguiao. Couzins fails with a takedown attempt. Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sanguiao punishes Couzins's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Sanguiao missing with a left hand there. Couzins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Couzins attempts a counter takedown but Sanguiao avoids it well and moves away. Couzins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Couzins tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sanguiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Couzins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanguiao but Sanguiao pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Couzins avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramey Couzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Sanguiao throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Couzins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sanguiao manages to escape and get back to his feet! Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Couzins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Couzins misses with a takedown and Couzins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Couzins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanguiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sanguiao jabs Couzins right on the nose. Couzins blinks but takes it well. Sanguiao misses with an uppercut. Couzins saw that one coming. Sanguiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sanguiao looks to throw the jab but Couzins is out of range. Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt and Sanguiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sanguiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Couzins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanguiao is fending him off so far but Couzins persists. Nope, Sanguiao circles away and we're back to standing. Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here. Couzins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanguiao finds it's way round the side to connect with Couzins's head. Couzins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanguiao lands a body shot.
Couzins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circle momentarily. Sanguiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Couzins ducks under a wild hook from Sanguiao. Couzins with a poor takedown and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramey Couzins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanguiao punishes Couzins's body with a nice straight punch. Couzins fails with the takedown and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Couzins moves away from the strike by Sanguiao. Couzins attempts a counter takedown but Sanguiao avoids it well and moves away.#T2# Couzins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A slow jab from Sanguiao misses its intended target. Couzins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Sanguiao scores with a nice right hand.
Couzins with a poor takedown and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Sanguiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Couzins attempts a counter takedown but Sanguiao avoids it well and moves away. Couzins ducks under a wild hook from Sanguiao.#T3# Couzins misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Couzins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sanguiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Couzins tries for a takedown but Sanguiao circles away easily and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Couzins doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Sanguiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sanguiao cracks Couzins with an open hand slap. Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Couzins fails with a takedown attempt. Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Couzins avoids it with no problem. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sanguiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Couzins fails with the takedown and Sanguiao counters with a stiff right hand. Nice cross by Sanguiao. Couzins takes one to the side of the head.
Sanguiao stuns Couzins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanguiao cracks Couzins with an open hand slap. Couzins walks into a jab.#T1# Sanguiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couzins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Couzins closes the distance and pushes Sanguiao back into the cage. Couzins tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Couzins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanguiao pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramey Couzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Sanguiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Couzins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sanguiao counters with a nice body shot. Sanguiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Couzins's head. Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Couzins takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sanguiao stalks Couzins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couzins's face. Couzins staggers backwards, shaken. Sanguiao scores with a jab to the body. Sanguiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sanguiao scores with a decent looking hook. Sanguiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3# Couzins fails with the takedown and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Couzins shoots and misses and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Couzins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sanguiao moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4# Couzins walks into a jab. Sanguiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Couzins's hands. Sanguiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Couzins's head backwards.#TD# Couzins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanguiao! Ramey Couzins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Couzins working away. Couzins tries to move to mount but Sanguiao blocks the move with his legs. Sanguiao is trying to buck Couzins off.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuta Sanguiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sanguiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# McMervin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Couzins quickly recovers to half guard. McMervin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couzins keeps working. Couzins wants to get back to full guard. Couzins is not content to let McMervin control the position. Couzins trying to control but McMervin postures up.
Ground and pound from McMervin. McMervin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Couzins wants to get back to full guard. Couzins is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Couzins looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McMervin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couzins keeps working. McMervin winds up and cracks Couzins with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Couzins trying to control but McMervin postures up.
McMervin trying to control from half guard but Couzins is working away. McMervin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Couzins! Couzins is in all sorts of trouble here.
McMervin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couzins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Couzins regains half guard. McMervin drops an elbow to the side of Couzins's head. McMervin is trying to control. Couzins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Couzins trying to hold on to McMervin's head to control him but McMervin postures up.
#SUB# Couzins actively working from the bottom here.#T2# Couzins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMervin scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from McMervin there. #SUB# Couzins looking for submissions off his back. McMervin prevents Couzins from improving his position. Ground and pound from McMervin. Couzins is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Couzins looking for submissions off his back. McMervin trying to control the pace. #T3# Couzins is trying to control but can't.
McMervin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Couzins trying to control from the bottom.
McMervin is nestled in close to Couzins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. McMervin slips a nice elbow through Couzins's hands, connecting with Couzins's forehead. Couzins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMervin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMervin's back! Couzins controlling well, preventing McMervin from escaping the position.
McMervin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Couzins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB# Couzins looking to break McMervin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McMervin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Couzins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! McMervin tries to break free.
#T4##SUB# Couzins looking for the RNC. #SUB# McMervin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Couzins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McMervin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McMervin for a finish. Couzins is breathing heavily. Couzins doesn't have the hooks in and McMervin manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McMervin is looking to stand up but Couzins won't let him. McMervin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Couzins looking for a guillotine here but McMervin defends easily.
McMervin wants to control from the top but Couzins keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mervin McMervin dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# McMervin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McMervin misses with a wild combination.
McMervin throws a right and a left that Couzins avoids nicely. #TD2# McMervin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Couzins on his heels. He'll look to pass Couzins's guard now, I'm sure. McMervin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Couzins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McMervin stacks Couzins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McMervin! Couzins manages to work his way to half guard, despite McMervin's best efforts.#SUB2# McMervin wants to work for an arm triangle but Couzins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McMervin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB# Couzins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# McMervin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Couzins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMervin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# McMervin is looking for a kimura here.
McMervin is breathing heavily. Couzins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Couzins. McMervin chips away with some ground and pound.#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.#SUB# Couzins is looking for a triangle but McMervin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Couzins looking for a guillotine here but McMervin defends easily.
#SUB# McMervin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMervin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Couzins has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McMervin doesn't defend quickly enough and Couzins has managed to lock this one up! Can McMervin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Couzins on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ramey Couzins! |
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