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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Arima is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Arima's guard.
Kinkead 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.
Arima can't keep his opponent in guard - Kinkead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kinkead is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kinkead trying to control but Arima is having none of it.
Kinkead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kinkead is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arima is surviving well by controlling Kinkead's body position as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Kinkead is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arima to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arima shrugs it off.
Arima is squirming around, avoiding Kinkead's attempts to control the action.
Kinkead controlling the position easily from mount.
Kinkead tries to control but Arima wriggling away.
Kinkead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine from mount but Arima is having none of it.
Kinkead controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinkead moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arima has worked his arm free - good work by Arima!
Arima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arima won't allow Kinkead to pass to mount.
Arima tries to kick Kinkead off but Kinkead keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arima!
Kinkead controlling from the full mount.
Arima is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Arima keeps trying to improve his position.
Kinkead trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Arima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arima is looking to stand up but Kinkead won't let him. #T4#
Kinkead wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kinkead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a triangle but Arima pushes his legs off easily.
Kinkead trying to keep a closed guard but Arima is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kinkead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arima with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead 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##TD#
Kinkead looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arima!#SUB#
Kinkead wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arima, who protects the arm well.
Arima is looking to reverse the position.
Arima is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arima tries to control but Kinkead manages to take his back.#T1#
Arima is in bad spot here.
Rhashaun Kinkead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arima trying to control the hands but Kinkead breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for the choke but no joy.
Arima is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Kinkead looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Good control from Kinkead.
Arima can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Arima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kinkead.
Arima is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kinkead tightening his grip on Arima, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kinkead looking to break Arima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kinkead will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Kinkead controlling the position well here. Arima rolled but Kinkead kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kinkead looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Kinkead is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arima defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kinkead looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Arima is controlling Kinkead 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arima can do to turn this around?#T4#
Arima trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
Arima preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Arima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arima has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.
Kinkead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kinkead is keen to just control but Arima is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Arima looking to score a takedown here. Kinkead is defending well but Arima drives through and ends up in Kinkead's guard.
Arima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kinkead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arima postures up.
Arima wants to get up but he can't break Kinkead's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet.
Arima pushes down on Kinkead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kinkead is trying to maintain the position but Arima is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.
Arima seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SU2#
Arima gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Arima moves out of range easily.
Arima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinkead can pounce on him.
Kinkead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kinkead looks to score with a jab to the body but Arima is just out of range.
Kinkead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinkead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arima tries to avoid it but Kinkead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arima to the ground. Arima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kinkead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinkead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arima misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Kinkead counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arima tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rhashaun Kinkead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Arima tries to lock up and control but Kinkead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kinkead controlling from the full mount.
Arima is trying desperately to improve position.
Kinkead sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arima is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kinkead content just to control the position here.
Kinkead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arima for as long as he can get away with.
Deimos Arima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arima 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.
Kinkead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kinkead wants to control the pace but Arima is squirming around nicely.
Kinkead takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arima tries to hold on but Kinkead postures up.
Kinkead controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhashaun Kinkead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinkead 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhashaun Kinkead!
Our winner, Rhashaun Kinkead, 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:
SPPS Resurrection 007
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Till swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kinkead.#CUT#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Till doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Till but Till pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Till swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Till jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kinkead misses with a series of wild punches.
Kinkead throws a leg kick which misses Till's front leg but catches the back leg as Till tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Till ducks under a wild hook from Kinkead.
Kinkead throws out a leg kick but Till moves out of range and Kinkead only half commits.
Till takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Kinkead throws a right hand that Till ducks under and follows up with a left that Till also avoids with ease.
Kinkead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Till.
Kinkead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead missing with a left hand there. Till was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinkead lands a head kick. Till smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Neo Till is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Till throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Till throws out the jab.
Kinkead is looking to land body kicks.
Till has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunplay MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Till throws a shot from downtown. Kinkead moves away and avoids it.
Kinkead connects with a body shot.
Till swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
#T2##TD2#
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Till is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Till's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Till wants to sweep here but Kinkead controlling him for the moment.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving.
Kinkead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Till haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinkead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Till is keeping the position for now.
Kinkead being controlled here momentarily.
Till keeping full guard, as Kinkead tries to pass.
Till looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kinkead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kinkead tries to free his leg and advance position but Till is retaining full guard.
Till wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kinkead passes Till's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Till wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Kinkead is trying to control. Till wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Till trying to control here.
Till is trying is best to control the position here.
Till is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Till is looking for a sweep. Kinkead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura but Till is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kinkead to get the leverage.
Well, if Kinkead is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Till is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Till is working hard here to advance position.
Till is looking to control Kinkead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Till avoid being mounted?
Kinkead controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Till is trying to get back to full guard.
Kinkead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Kinkead drives through with a takedown into guard.
Till 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.
Kinkead trying to control but Till is working from the bottom.
Till working a defensive guard here.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving.
Till is trying to keep Kinkead in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead trying to control but Till is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Till is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Till scores with the left hand. Kinkead knows he should have avoided that one.
Till keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Till swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kinkead swings for the body but Till moves out of range.
Kinkead scores with a jab.
Till throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinkead on the side of the head.
Kinkead connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinkead.
Till catches Kinkead with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Till ducks right into an uppercut from Kinkead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Till lands a slapping body shot.
Kinkead scores with the left hand. Till knows he should have avoided that one.
Kinkead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Till throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Kinkead counters with a nice double leg into side control. Till won't be happy with that.
Till can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Till is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kinkead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kinkead passes to side control. #T3#
Till looks to move to half guard but instead Kinkead has passed into mount! Damn!
Kinkead content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kinkead is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Till can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Till is desperately trying to improve his position but Kinkead has a good base and remains in mount.
Kinkead tries to control but Till wriggling away.
Till slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Till wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Till! #T4#
Till keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kinkead looking to control but Till is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Till wants to control but Kinkead is having none of it.
Till tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kinkead looking to control but Till is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Till tries to hold on but Kinkead pushes him away. #SUB2#
Till tries to improve his position but Kinkead has taken his back! Kinkead has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Till tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kinkead pushes Till away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhashaun Kinkead!
Rhashaun Kinkead seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kinkead lands a really nice looking cross but Sleon seems unphased.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon swinging wildly here.
Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sleon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead throws a combination. Sleon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kinkead lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sleon blocks a low kick nicely.
Sleon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kinkead blocks a head kick by Sleon.
Kinkead moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
A jab from Kinkead misses. #T1#
Sleon misses with an uppercut. Kinkead saw that one coming.
Kinkead slips a jab from Sleon.
Sleon throws a push kick but Kinkead slaps the foot to one side.
Kinkead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sleon's sensitive parts.
Kinkead lands a body shot.
Kinkead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sleon doesn't seem bothered though.
Sleon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sleon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sleon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinkead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kinkead lands a high kick!
Kinkead lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kinkead misses with a double jab.
Sleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinkead lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Kinkead misses with a hook. Sleon ducked under it nicely.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kinkead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
Kinkead has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sleon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kinkead staying out of range there.
Kinkead takes one to the side of the head.
Kinkead throws a right hand that Sleon ducks under and follows up with a left that Sleon also avoids with ease.
Sleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sleon dips to his left and cracks Kinkead with an uppercut!
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sleon. That snapped Kinkead's head back.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
#T3#
Kinkead throws a nice head kick!
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead misses with a double jab
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sleon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Sleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinkead throws out a powerful jab.
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkead moves away.
A punch combination from Sleon misses.
Sleon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sleon scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinkead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Kinkead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinkead tries for a takedown but Sleon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinkead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Kinkead moved away.
Kinkead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkead ducks under a wild hook from Sleon.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kinkead checks a leg kick.
Kinkead throws a right and a left that Sleon avoids nicely.
Sleon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kinkead blocks it well.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sleon avoids a kick to the body.
Sleon slips a jab and a cross from Kinkead.
Sleon cracks Kinkead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead.
Kinkead throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead connects with a jab.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kinkead. Kinkead gets slowly back to his feet.
Sleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkead was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleon.#T1#
Sleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kinkead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kinkead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kinkead is pressing down on Sleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleon is holding on for now.
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Kinkead won't allow Sleon to sweep him here.
Kinkead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sleon wants to control the position but Kinkead says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sleon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sleon is trying to control but can't.
Kinkead wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
Sleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleon.#T3#
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kinkead stays in close to Sleon's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sleon circles away.
Sleon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kinkead.
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead.
#T4#
Sleon lands the left hand.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kinkead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sleon thumps Kinkead with a low kick.
Sleon lands a jab.
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.
Sleon lands a slapping body shot.
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!
A punch combination from Kinkead misses.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Sleon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rhashaun Kinkead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
That's time! Kinkead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead throws out a loose jab but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kinkead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon trying to keep a closed guard but Kinkead is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kinkead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kinkead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sleon is looking to control Kinkead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sleon avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sleon is looking to escape.
Sleon is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sleon lands the left hand.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon takes a swing at Kinkead's ribcage but misses.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkead lands a head kick. Sleon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sleon checks the leg kick.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Kinkead swinging wildly here.
Kinkead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead throws a leg kick but Sleon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sleon duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sleon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Sleon staying out of range there.
Sleon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sleon throws a chopping leg kick but Kinkead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Sleon moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Sleon throws a head kick but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead slips a jab and a cross from Sleon.
Sleon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kinkead bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sleon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Kinkead thuds his shin into the meat of Sleon's side.#T4#
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinkead misses with a series of wild punches.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sleon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sleon lands with a nice body punch.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sleon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sleon throws a low kick but Kinkead avoids it.
Sleon with a nice cross.
Kinkead takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Sleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sleon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Sleon!
A very excited looking Edward Sleon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 80:
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinkead dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendiola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Mendiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Mendiola misses its intended target.
Mendiola misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Mendiola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Mendiola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kinkead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendiola is in Kinkead's guard.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily.
#T1#
Mendiola controlling from the top position.
Mendiola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendiola 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kinkead throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendiola uses it to pass to side control.
Kinkead can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendiola scores with punches from side control.
Kinkead has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mendiola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinkead keeps working.
Mendiola taking a breather here. #T3#
Kinkead struggling a bit here.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kinkead is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola trying to control the action but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendiola controls the position.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead manages to get back to half guard.
Kinkead is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendiola in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kinkead misses with a looping left.
Mendiola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinkead connects with an inside leg kick.
Kinkead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Mendiola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sabas Mendiola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinkead is trying to improve his position.
Kinkead is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendiola off and has taken his back!
Mendiola tries to roll but Kinkead sticks to his back.
Mendiola 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.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinkead biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Mendiola 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 Kinkead gets his way!
#T1##SUB#
Mendiola is having to fend off submission attempts from Kinkead, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kinkead doesn't have the hooks in though and Mendiola manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kinkead keeping full guard, as Mendiola tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kinkead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
Kinkead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendiola postures up.
Kinkead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendiola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendiola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mendiola lands a couple of digs.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendiola stays in close to Kinkead's body and controls the position.
Kinkead is trying to keep Mendiola in close.
Mendiola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendiola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendiola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinkead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendiola circles away.
Kinkead shoots and misses
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead throws a hook but Mendiola avoids it easily.
Kinkead throws a head kick but Mendiola moves out of range.
Kinkead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendiola clobbers Kinkead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Kinkead is rocked!#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Kinkead drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Kinkead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kinkead seems to have got his legs back now.
Kinkead trying to control the action but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead misses with a body shot.
Mendiola misses with an uppercut.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Mendiola is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Mendiola's guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendiola's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendiola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Kinkead trying to advance position but Mendiola counters by regaining guard.
Kinkead wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is keeping the position.
Kinkead passes into half guard.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is keeping busy.
Mendiola wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Rhashaun Kinkead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendiola!
Mendiola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendiola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead wants to finish this one by submission but Mendiola is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kinkead.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is having none of it.#SUB#
Kinkead is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mendiola has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mendiola! #T3#
Mendiola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendiola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kinkead has his foot on Mendiola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendiola works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinkead 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.
Mendiola content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kinkead wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kinkead's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabas Mendiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendiola defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhashaun Kinkead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendiola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San has Kinkead up against the cage in a clinch.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinkead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
San lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinkead is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! San has picked Kinkead up and slammed him! Kinkead can't keep hold of the triangle and San manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) San
Kinkead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kinkead wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinkead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control but San postures up.
#T1#
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) San#SUB2#
San is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinkead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no San has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kinkead is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San swings around for an armbar but Kinkead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (8) San
Kinkead looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T2#
Kinkead showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kinkead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and San dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (10) San
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (4) vs (10) San
San wants to improve his position but instead Kinkead has moved into half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kinkead is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#T3#
San manages to get to full guard.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for submissions but it's allowed Kinkead to get to half guard.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Kinkead has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (7) vs (10) San
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kinkead presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kinkead (9) vs (10) San
Kinkead wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. #T4#
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San gets back to half guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well. #T5#
San manages to get to full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kinkead has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (12) vs (10) San
Kinkead is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Kinkead working away.#T6#
Kinkead wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
Kinkead controlling from side mount.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Kinkead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kinkead has control of an arm but San manages to advance to Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (12) vs (14) San
San controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Kinkead pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
#T8#
Kinkead trying to control the action but San just sinks the hooks in.
Kinkead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (14) San
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (16) San
Kinkead is trying to keep San in close.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San passes Kinkead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San looking to pass the guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kinkead's guard.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (16) San
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinkead tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. #T10#
San looking to control.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinkead manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (18) San
Kinkead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (18) San
Kinkead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (20) San#T11#
San looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead has his hands on San's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #T12#
San is looking to advance position but Kinkead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (22) vs (20) San
Kinkead prevents San from getting the reversal.
Kinkead looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
San tries to control Kinkead's head but Kinkead pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! San is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A relieved looking Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kinkead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berendas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinkead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Berendas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kinkead is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berendas to the mat. Berendas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Kinkead#SUB#
Berendas pushes a forearm under Kinkead's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kinkead is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grant Harklie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Harklie dives in and scores a takedown into Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) Harklie
Harklie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinkead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harklie is one step ahead there.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Kinkead is keeping the position.
Kinkead being controlled here, momentarily.
Harklie stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.#SUB#
Harklie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harklie pushing down on Kinkead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kinkead is defending against the submission attempts here by Harklie.
#SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kinkead is staying active underneath Harklie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kinkead! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) Harklie
Kinkead is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Harklie has control of Kinkead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kinkead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kinkead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harklie looking to control but Kinkead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.#T2##SUB2#
Harklie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kinkead is surviving well by controlling Harklie's body position as best he can.
Kinkead is desperately trying to improve his position but Harklie has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Harklie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kinkead has worked his arm free - good work by Kinkead!
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harklie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinkead is defending well.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Kinkead wants to improve his position but Harklie is controlling well.
Harklie wants to pass to mount but Kinkead is defending the position. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinkead defends it well.
Kinkead desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
Kinkead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kinkead.
Harklie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) Harklie#T4#
Harklie trying to control the position but Kinkead is working away.
Harklie working away.#SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinkead prevents Harklie from moving into mount.
Harklie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Harklie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kinkead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kinkead is not content to let Harklie control the position.
Kinkead won't allow Harklie to pass to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Harklie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kinkead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but Kinkead defending well. #SUB#
Kinkead actively working from the bottom here.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kinkead looking for subs off his back but Harklie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.
Harklie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (11) Harklie#T6#
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harklie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Harklie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harklie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinkead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harklie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (11) Harklie#T7#
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
Harklie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Harklie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Harklie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Harklie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kinkead has passed into half guard!
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Harklie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harklie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kinkead has managed to get both his arms back between Harklie's legs - danger averted.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
Harklie keeping full guard, as Kinkead tries to pass.
Kinkead passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (5) vs (11) Harklie#T9#
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working.
Harklie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Kinkead is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Harklie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kinkead.
Harklie tries to roll over but Kinkead keeps him under control.
Harklie regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Kinkead preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (8) vs (11) Harklie
Harklie tries to improve position but can't.
Harklie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (8) vs (13) Harklie
Harklie stalling away here and it's allowed Kinkead to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harklie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (10) vs (13) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into half guard.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard but Kinkead has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (13) vs (13) Harklie#T11#
Kinkead trying to control the position but Harklie is working away.
Kinkead tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harklie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kinkead off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (13) vs (17) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harklie. #T12#
Kinkead tries to escape but Harklie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Harklie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kinkead defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kinkead is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kinkead just trying to survive but Harklie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kinkead is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the RNC.
Kinkead breaks Harklie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (15) vs (17) Harklie
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Harklie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Harklie.#T13#
Harklie keeps trying to improve his position.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kinkead trying to control but Harklie is working from the bottom. #T14#
Harklie is trying to keep Kinkead in close.
Harklie keeping moving, preventing Kinkead from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for a guillotine here but Kinkead defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harklie wins on points by 17 to 15.
Grant Harklie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kinkead moves into the clinch.#TD#
Viera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kinkead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kinkead postures up.
Kinkead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Kinkead pushes his legs off easily.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kinkead stacks Viera 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 Kinkead! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (3) Kinkead
Kinkead taking a breather here. #T1#
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera tries to bench press Kinkead off him but Kinkead keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Kinkead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viera is not content to let Kinkead control the position. #T2#
Viera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kinkead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Kinkead tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera is trying to maintain the position but Kinkead is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kinkead trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom.
Kinkead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinkead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kinkead content to control rather than advance.
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kinkead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (3) Kinkead#T4#
Kinkead tries to break free.
Kinkead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Viera trying to control.#SUB#
Viera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Viera controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kinkead fending off the submission attempt from Viera.
Viera gets his hands free as Kinkead looks to control.
Kinkead is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Viera off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera keeps control of the position as Kinkead tries to break free.
Kinkead keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Kinkead wants to control his opponent's hands but Viera gets his hands free. #SUB#
Viera is looking for the choke from the back position but Kinkead is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Viera is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
Kinkead is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Viera looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kinkead taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Kadurov lunges at Kinkead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkead's hand.
Kinkead misses the shot to the body.
Kadurov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Kinkead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kadurov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control from Kadurov's half guard. Kadurov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kinkead passes Kadurov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kinkead is looking to advance position but Kadurov won't allow it. #T1#
Kadurov is controlling Kinkead's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kinkead trying to control the action but Kadurov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kadurov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kinkead pulls his head out easily.
Kadurov is not content to let Kinkead control the position.
Kinkead wants to pass to mount but Kadurov is defending the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kinkead wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kadurov is refusing to be controlled, as Kinkead sits in half guard.
Kadurov is holding on to half guard well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov trying to control but Kinkead postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkead cracks Kadurov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kadurov scores with a body shot.
Kinkead cracks Kadurov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinkead did well to prevent Kadurov getting side control.#T3#
Kadurov prevents Kinkead from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinkead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving. #SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kadurov controlling from the top position.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kinkead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rhashaun Kinkead will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kinkead as he jumps to the side.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Kadurov moves out of range easily.
Kinkead avoids the body shot from Kadurov.
Kinkead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kadurov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Kadurov scores with a takedown into Kinkead's guard.
Rustam Kadurov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
Kinkead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Kinkead trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kinkead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Kinkead wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving.
Kinkead 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinkead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Kadurov connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kadurov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kadurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kadurov advances position into side control!
Kadurov gets to mount! Kinkead was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Kinkead working to try and regain half guard.
Kinkead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kadurov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kinkead trying to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kinkead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kinkead wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4##SUB#
Kinkead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kinkead wants to hit a sweep here but Kadurov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kinkead there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinkead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kadurov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kinkead closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinkead slows the pace down.
Kinkead tries to move to full mount but Kadurov actually manages to regain half guard.
Kadurov is looking to improve his position.
Kadurov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kinkead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kinkead's back!
Kinkead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kadurov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kinkead hold on?
Kinkead wants to control his opponent's hands but Kadurov gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kadurov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kadurov is trying to stick to Kinkead's back but Kinkead is turning into Kadurov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kadurov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kinkead.
Kinkead is looking to advance position but Kadurov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kinkead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kadurov content just to control the position here.
Kadurov looking to finish Kinkead with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kinkead!
Kinkead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kadurov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Kadurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kinkead tries to get to full guard but Kadurov has control of the leg.
Kinkead is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Kinkead is positioning himself well to prevent Kadurov advancing to mount.
Kadurov wants to take a breather but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead is pressing down on Kadurov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kinkead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead has his hands on Kadurov's head, controlling the position.
Kinkead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kadurov wants to pass the guard but Kinkead is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kinkead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadurov.
Kadurov dips to his left and cracks Kinkead with an uppercut!
Kinkead misses with a kick to the body.
Kinkead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kadurov lands with a nice combination. Kinkead backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kadurov working the ground and pound.
Kinkead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kinkead looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kadurov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinkead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kinkead defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Kinkead ducks down to avoid it.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinkead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walker defends it well.
Kinkead staying out of range there.
Kinkead is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead feints the counter takedown.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Kinkead saw that one coming.
Kinkead feints the counter takedown.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Kinkead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Kinkead tries to counter it with a takedown but Walker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kinkead misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinkead can pounce on him.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Kinkead sends Walker down but not out. Kinkead dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Walker is rocked!#SUB2#
Kinkead is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Kinkead has hold of Walker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Walker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kinkead cranks the arm and Walker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Walker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rhashaun Kinkead!
Our winner, Rhashaun Kinkead, 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:
OFK 330 - Voronov Vs Late
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kinkead scores with a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kinkead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
Kinkead sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera is looking to sweep but instead, Kinkead has passed into half guard.
Kinkead wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Herrera uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kinkead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Kinkead from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Herrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinkead did well to prevent Herrera getting side control.
Herrera is looking to advance position but Kinkead won't allow it.
Kinkead is looking to improve his position.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard but Herrera has passed into side control.
Kinkead prevents Herrera from improving position.
Kinkead gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kinkead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kinkead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kinkead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Herrera stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Kinkead pushes Herrera up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kinkead.
Kinkead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herrera is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinkead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kinkead lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herrera is trying to break free.
Herrera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kinkead avoids it.#T4#
Herrera tries to pull guard but Kinkead won't allow it.
Kinkead scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Kinkead lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinkead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Kinkead pushes his legs off easily.
Kinkead stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Kinkead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herrera for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead 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#
Herrera is looking to clinch but Kinkead is avoiding it.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinkead pinned against the cage. Kinkead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kinkead gets caught napping as Herrera dives in and scores a takedown. Kinkead manages to retain guard.
Herrera won't allow Kinkead to sweep him here. #SUB#
Herrera is posturing up here but Kinkead has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Herrera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Herrera has to tap! Slick submission there by Kinkead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
During a confident post fight interview, Rhashaun Kinkead thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 321 - Hiro Vs Jaroslav
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinkead slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Gomes gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gomes has hold of Kinkead's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kinkead tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gomes cranks the arm and Kinkead screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kinkead, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 313 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Kinkead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in and bounces Kinkead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kinkead pushes a forearm under Anjo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anjo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A relieved looking Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 307 - Craven Vs Garrincha
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown but Layer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kinkead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Layer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kinkead misses with a wild body shot.
Layer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Layer sprawls well. Layer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kinkead gets slowly back to his feet.
Layer throws a counter combo.
Kinkead shoots for a takedown but Layer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layer misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead shoots for a takedown but Layer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Layer.#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Layer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinkead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Layer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kinkead throws a combination that misses
and Kinkead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinkead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Layer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinkead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kinkead shoots in and drives through. Layer sprawls well.
Kinkead sets himself, and Layer steps forward looking for the clinch! Kinkead avoids it this time.
Kinkead fails with the takedown
and Layer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinkead shoots in for a double leg but Layer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kinkead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Layer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kinkead somewhat.
Kinkead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Layer avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Kinkead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Layer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Layer circles away.#TD#
Kinkead looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Layer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kinkead tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kinkead is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Layer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Kinkead is trying to get an arm triangle but Layer is defending well. #SUB#
Kinkead wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Layer, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kinkead tries for a kimura but Layer is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kinkead looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kinkead has hold of Layer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Layer seems comfortable defending it but Kinkead has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Layer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Layer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kinkead couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rhashaun Kinkead!
After winning the bout, Rhashaun Kinkead thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Warrior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Warrior.
Warrior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is getting worse.
Kinkead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kinkead tries to clinch but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kinkead doesn't manage to clinch there - Warrior circles away.
#CL#
Kinkead gets a clinch.
Kinkead working aggressively here.
Warrior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kinkead on the inside.
Warrior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kinkead misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
A short body shot lands from Warrior as the two fighters clinch.
Kinkead blocks an uppercut.
Warrior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinkead throws a head punch that misses.
Kinkead misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Warrior.
#T1#
Kinkead throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
A shot in the inside from Warrior.
Kinkead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinkead throws a head punch that misses.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinkead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
Kinkead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warrior pushes Kinkead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Warrior.
Warrior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warrior lands with a short shot to the head.
Warrior is working Kinkead over against the cage.
Warrior misses with a punch on the inside.
Warrior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warrior.
Kinkead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warrior throws a head punch that misses.
Kinkead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Warrior has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kinkead swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinkead.
Warrior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinkead working aggressively here.
Warrior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kinkead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
A short right from Warrior on the inside.
Warrior pushes Kinkead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warrior scores with a shot to the side of Kinkead's head.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
Kinkead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinkead misses with the head strike.
Warrior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
Kinkead misses with some punches.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body.
Warrior scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Warrior lands a right hand.
Kinkead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Warrior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinkeads head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinkead.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinkead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinkead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warrior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kinkead fails to land.
Kinkead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Warrior - that landed with a thud.
Warrior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warrior gets through Kinkead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warrior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Warrior.
Kinkead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kinkead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body.
Kinkead has a couple of punches blocked by Warrior.
Warrior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
Kinkead throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Kinkead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinkead scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Kinkead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
Kinkead working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warrior blocking some punches.
Kinkead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Warrior on the inside.
Kinkead has a couple of punches blocked by Warrior.
Warrior blocking some punches.
Kinkead lands with a right to the head.
Kinkead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinkead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warrior working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior throws a head punch that misses.
Warrior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinkead throws a head punch that misses.
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warrior digs a right hand into Kinkead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kinkead's gas tank.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mental Warrior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Warrior connects with a crisp jab.
Warrior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warrior cracks Kinkead with an open hand slap.
Kinkead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warrior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warrior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warrior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kinkead on the side of the head.#ROC2#Kinkead is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kinkead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Warrior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kinkead's head.
Oh Kinkead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warrior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinkead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warrior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warrior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinkeads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warrior drops Kinkead with a huge uppercut! Kinkead drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Warrior is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mental Warrior!
After the fight, Mental Warrior 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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Event:
Winter Warfare - Round 6
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Kinkead.
Kinkead tests Ilmarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead throwing a counter right hand but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinkead.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Ilmarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Kinkead thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Kinkead throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ilmarinen missing with a left hand there. Kinkead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinkead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Kinkead.
Ilmarinen throws a combination that misses
and Kinkead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinkead lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Kinkead throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.#CL#
Kinkead forces Ilmarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Kinkead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kinkead jumps guard but Ilmarinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ilmarinen lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ilmarinen.
Kinkead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kinkead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ilmarinen smiles and moves away.
Ilmarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Kinkead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen throws out a powerful jab.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kinkead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kinkead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Ilmarinen tries to keep at a distance but Kinkead has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkead lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Kinkead digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Kinkead misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Ilmarinen breaks from the clinch.
Kinkead misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Ilmarinen misses the target.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead lands a glancing blow to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Kinkead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kinkead misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinkead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Ilmarinen as he connects with a hook.
Kinkead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Kinkead doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Ilmarinen staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Ilmarinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinkead misses the target.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Kinkead swings widly with a right hand
and Ilmarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinkead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ilmarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ilmarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinkead manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kinkead tries to clinch there but Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kinkead finds it's target.
Kinkead looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Kinkead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkead throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ilmarinen misses the jab.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkead was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kinkead misses with a wild body shot.
Kinkead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kinkead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jalo Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
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.#R2#
Kinkead throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinkead thinking.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kinkead throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Ilmarinen misses.
Kinkead has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab. Kinkead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kinkead slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Kinkead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kinkead just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
Kinkead loads up on a big right hand but Ilmarinen slips the punch.
Kinkead loads up on a big right hand but Ilmarinen slips the punch.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkead.
Kinkead looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Kinkead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinkead lands with a shot to the body.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Ilmarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinkead.
Kinkead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ilmarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ilmarinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kinkead at a distance.
Kinkead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kinkead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinkead.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ilmarinen! But no joy.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ilmarinen staying out of range there.
Kinkead throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kinkead looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead misses with a body shot.
Kinkead misses with a hook.
Ilmarinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinkead misses with a right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Kinkead drives through and clinches with Ilmarinen against the cage.
#T3#
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but instead, Kinkead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ilmarinen into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinkead.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Kinkead controls the action.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ilmarinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kinkead blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinkead struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Kinkead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ilmarinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kinkead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ilmarinen can turn it around.
Kinkead tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ilmarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Kinkead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ilmarinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kinkead throws a right hand that misses
letting Ilmarinen counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Kinkead.
A swing and a miss from Kinkead.
Ilmarinen jabs at Kinkead's body.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinkead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kinkead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinkead thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kinkead misses with a straight right.
Ilmarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ilmarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalo Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinkead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kinkead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Kinkead ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Kinkead avoids it easily.
Kinkead misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen lands with a straight right. Kinkead didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kinkead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Ilmarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kinkead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Kinkead misses.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Kinkead ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinkead.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinkead as he connects with a hook.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Kinkead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
Kinkead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinkead misses with a body shot
and Ilmarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Kinkead.
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kinkead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kinkead is rocked!
Ilmarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Kinkead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
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!
Kinkead wants to clinch up but Ilmarinen keeps it at a distance.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
Kinkead walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ilmarinen! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalo Ilmarinen! |
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Event:
WW Round 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kinkead moves away from the strike by Chegwin.
Chegwin blocks a jab.
Chegwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
Kinkead throws a combination that misses
and Chegwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Chegwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead tries to bum rush Chegwin with a series of wild strikes but Chegwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Chegwin misses the target.
We've been told by Chegwin's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kinkead misses with a looping left.
Chegwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Kinkead moves in looking to clinch but Chegwin pushes him off.
Kinkead tries to clinch but Chegwin is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chegwin misses its target.
Kinkead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chegwin misses with a hook. Kinkead ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Kinkead sends Chegwin down but not out. Kinkead dives into side control looking to finish.
Kinkead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Kinkead working away.#T2##SUB2#
Kinkead has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chegwin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kinkead yanks on the arm and Chegwin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kinkead.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rhashaun Kinkead!
An out of breath Rhashaun Kinkead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WW Round 4 Winners
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
No Neck lands a body shot.
No Neck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkead moves away.
No Neck slips a jab from Kinkead.
No Neck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No Neck throws an overhand right that lands on Kinkead's shoulder, as Kinkead tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kinkead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kinkead lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Randy No Neck has been cut.
Kinkead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Kinkead.
Kinkead misses with a hook. No Neck ducked under it nicely.
Kinkead throws a shot from downtown. No Neck moves away and avoids it.
No Neck tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Kinkead misses the shot to the body.
Kinkead ducks under a wild hook from No Neck.
A big right from Kinkead misses.
Kinkead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kinkead takes a swing at No Neck's ribcage but misses.
No Neck scores with a jab. Kinkead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kinkead swings for the body but No Neck moves out of range.
No Neck has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No Neck scores with a hook.#T2#
Kinkead throws a hook but No Neck avoids it easily.
No Neck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinkead manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kinkead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No Neck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from No Neck.
No Neck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No Neck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead lands a jab.
No Neck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinkead throws out the jab. #T3#
Kinkead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No Neck lands a nice hook to Kinkead's body. Kinkead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kinkead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No Neck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kinkead.
No Neck misses the shot to the body.
Kinkead throws a lazy right hand but No Neck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kinkead sets himself, and No Neck steps forward looking for the clinch! Kinkead avoids it this time.
No Neck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinkead.
No Neck wants to counter with a clinch but Kinkead pushes him away.
Kinkead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No Neck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Kinkead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No Neck throws a jab when Kinkead was well out of range.
Kinkead misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and No Neck counters by clinching up.
No Neck misses with a punch on the inside.
No Neck misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kinkead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kinkead takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinkead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy No Neck will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No Neck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kinkead misses with a right hand #CL2#
and No Neck counters by clinching up.
Kinkead tries to throw a body punch but No Neck avoids it by throwing Kinkead back against the cage. #BC2#
No Neck breaks from the clinch.
No Neck misses with a two punch combination.
Kinkead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and No Neck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kinkead missing with a left hand there. No Neck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Neck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randy No Neck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No Neck misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kinkead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinkead.
No Neck slips under a jab.
Kinkead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from No Neck.
Kinkead lands a really nice looking cross but No Neck seems unphased.
Kinkead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kinkead looks to land a left hand but No Neck moved out of range nicely.
No Neck lands a jab.
No Neck moves away from the strike by Kinkead.
No Neck misses with a body shot.
Kinkead is looking to counter punch.#T2#
No Neck on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Randy No Neck's cut even more.
No Neck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No Neck slips under a jab from Kinkead.
No Neck throws a shot to the body.
No Neck misses with a wild body shot.
No Neck blocks a jab.
No Neck tries to counter by closing the distance.
No Neck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kinkead rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinkead throws out a loose jab but No Neck uses good head movement to avoid it.
No Neck with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
No Neck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kinkead.
Kinkead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kinkead slips a straight right by No Neck.
No Neck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kinkead's head backwards.
Kinkead throws a looping overhand right but No Neck ducks down to avoid it.
No Neck wants to counter with a clinch but Kinkead pushes him away.
Kinkead misses with an uppercut. No Neck saw that one coming.
Kinkead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by No Neck.
Kinkead throws a body punch but No Neck moves out of range. #T4#
No Neck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinkead manages to avoid it.
Kinkead takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinkead lands a head shot.
No Neck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kinkead misses with a straight right.
No Neck connects with a body shot.
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!
A big left from No Neck misses.
Kinkead missing with a left hand there. No Neck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No Neck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy No Neck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead defending well as No Neck loads up on a big left hand.
Rhashaun Kinkead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from No Neck. Kinkead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinkead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from No Neck.
No Neck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No Neck slips under a jab.
No Neck wants to counter the offense by Kinkead and move into the clinch position.
Kinkead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Neck blocks a jab.
No Neck tries to counter by closing the distance.
No Neck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinkead throws out the jab. #T1#
No Neck connects with a nice looking jab.
No Neck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kinkead throws a hook but No Neck blocks it.
Kinkead throws a looping overhand right but No Neck ducks down to avoid it.
No Neck scores with a body shot.
No Neck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No Neck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No Neck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kinkead.
Randy No Neck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
No Neck scores with a hook to the body. Kinkead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kinkead missing with a left hand there. No Neck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No Neck cracks Kinkead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kinkead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and No Neck counters by moving into the clinch.
No Neck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Kinkead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No Neck takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Kinkead misses.
Kinkead looks to throw the jab but No Neck is out of range.
No Neck tries to counter with a clinch but Kinkead shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Kinkead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling No Neck to score with a decent uppercut.
Kinkead throws a lazy right hand but No Neck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kinkead misses with an uppercut. No Neck saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kinkead.
Kinkead sets himself, and No Neck steps forward looking for the clinch! Kinkead avoids it this time.
Kinkead throws a hook to the side of No Neck's head but No Neck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinkead walks into a straight right hand from No Neck.
Kinkead throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and No Neck moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kinkead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Kinkead throws a big shot that misses.
Kinkead scores with a jab to the head.
Kinkead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No Neck lands a right hook to the body.
Kinkead throws an off balance right hand
and No Neck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No Neck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Kinkead.
Kinkead sets himself, and No Neck steps forward looking for the clinch! Kinkead avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy No Neck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well No Neck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy No Neck! Randy No Neck retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Rnd 3 (Winners)
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Colon keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kinkead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kinkead pulls Colon into guard.
#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Colon has his hands clasped together but Kinkead extends and breaks Colon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kinkead.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A victorious Rhashaun Kinkead 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:
WW Round 1a
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
San Nicholas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Nicholas misses with a low kick.
San Nicholas throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from San Nicholas. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but San Nicholas has him pressed against the cage.
Kinkead jumps guard but San Nicholas stands there with Kinkead around his waist. Kinkead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
San Nicholas is trying to force a seperation but Kinkead has the dominant position.
Kinkead has San Nicholas pressed against the cage, preventing San Nicholas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Kinkead pulls San Nicholas into guard.
#SUB#
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San Nicholas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kinkead has a closed guard, preventing San Nicholas from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinkead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
San Nicholas trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kinkead looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but San Nicholas is defending well. Kinkead quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! San Nicholas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kinkead celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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