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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#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.
Ransom shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ransom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ransom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Ransom tries to sprawl but Amiga drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ransom actively working from the bottom here.
Ransom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ransom is trying to get back to full guard.
Ransom is controlling Amiga's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB#
Ransom is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Amiga is tapping! Great win for Ransom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kolo Ransom!
Our winner, Kolo Ransom, 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:
HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Son connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ransom's hands.
Ransom tries to move into range but Son moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ransom has a takedown stuffed.
Son ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ransom moves away.
Son connects with a crisp jab.
Son lands a nice shot that snaps Ransom's head back.
Son goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Son lands a jab to the nose.
Ransom walks into a stiff left hand from Son.
Ransom misses with a takedown
and Son counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Son connects with a body shot.#T1#
Son lands a jab to the head.
Ransom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Son closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son uses his free foot to push down on Ransom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ransom.
Son thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Son throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ransom is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Son looking to control but Ransom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ransom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ransom avoids a series of strikes thrown by Son.
Ransom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son trying to keep a closed guard but Ransom is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Ransom stands and throws Son's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ransom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Son gets back to half guard.
Son manages to get to full guard.
Son manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ransom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Son trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ransom trying to keep a closed guard but Son is proving a slippery customer.
Son stands and throws Ransom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ransom tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Son is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ransom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Son seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Son is trying to get an arm triangle but Ransom is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Son wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ransom, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Ransom being controlled for a moment.
Ransom stops Son from passing to mount.
Son working the ground and pound but Ransom is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Son thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Son wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ransom, who protects the arm well.
Son tries to advance position but instead Ransom slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Son.
Ransom tries to counter by clinching up but Son breaks away and moves out of range.
Son scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ransom in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Son, as that shot connected.
Son scores with a kick to the body.
Son misses the shot to the body.
Ransom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ransom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Son sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Son shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Son seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ransom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ransom wants to control but Son is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Son is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ransom! #SUB2#
Son is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ransom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Son can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ransom is looking to escape.
Ransom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ransom has gone for a leg lock! Son slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ransom's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Son is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ransom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ransom has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ransom wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving. #T2#
Ransom controlling from the top position.
Son trying to keep a closed guard but Ransom is proving a slippery customer.
Ransom trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Ransom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Son wants to sweep but no luck.
Son throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Ransom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Son looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Son looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Son! #REVB##T3#
Son staying calm.
Wingers Son has got the better of the ground game so far.
Son trying to control the action but Ransom is working from the bottom.
Ransom gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Son swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ransom is now in Son's guard. A big mistake from Son there, giving up the dominant position!
Son working a defensive guard here.
Son wants to sweep here but Ransom controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Ransom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Son manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ransom has Son in his guard.#REVB#
Son stays in close to Ransom's body and controls the position.
Son advances to half guard.
Son is pressing down on Ransom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ransom is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ransom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Son pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ransom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Son is trying to control the action in half guard but Ransom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Son scores with a takedown into Ransom's guard.
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ransom is keeping the position for now.
Son pushing down on Ransom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Son not doing much here.
Son uses his free foot to push down on Ransom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ransom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Son. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Son is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ransom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ransom shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ransom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Son trying to control but Ransom is having none of it.
Son controlling from mount. #T1#
Ransom tries to lock up and control but Son gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Son wants to finish this one by submission but Ransom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Son.
Ransom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Son.
Son tries to control but Ransom wriggling away.
Ransom blocking the ground and pound.
Ransom is trying to escape the mount.
Ransom is working hard here to advance position.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Ransom is holding on tight.
#T2#
Ransom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ransom is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Son tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Son throws some wild stikes that Ransom manages to avoid easily.
Ransom tries to reverse the position but Son maintains control.#SUB2#
Son goes for an armbar but Ransom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ransom. #SUB2#
Son had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ransom defends it easily.
Ransom is looking to advance position but Son has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Son there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ransom is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Son is working for a guillotine from mount but Ransom frees his head quite easily.
Son trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Son is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Son looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ransom manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Ransom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Son seems to be working for a kimura but Ransom defends the submission attempt.
Ransom wants to control but Son is keeping busy.
Ransom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Son. #SUB2#
Son is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ransom is just riding it out for now. Son eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Son is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ransom sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wingers Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Son 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wingers Son! |
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Event:
HC MMA 6
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Nastula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ransom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nastula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ransom won't allow Nastula to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ransom is defending against the submission attempts here by Nastula.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ransom wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Nastula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ransom defends it well. #SUB#
Nastula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ransom actively working from the bottom here.
Ransom 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.
Nastula is thwarting Ransom's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Nastula looking for a submission but Ransom manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ransom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nastula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nastula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ransom on the ground.
Ransom 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.
Ransom keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass. #SUB#
Nastula is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ransom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ransom has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ransom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nastula's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Nastula is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ransom has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ransom pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nastula is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ransom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kolo Ransom!
Kolo Ransom thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 4
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
McGregor rushes Ransom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Ransom.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Ransom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ransom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kron McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolo Ransom.
McGregor feints a jab promting Ransom to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ransom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Ransom is rocked!
No luck for Ransom with that takedown attempt.
Ransom is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Ransom seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ransom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ransom wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor wants to control but Ransom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ransom passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGregor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ransom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape.
McGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGregor wants to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ransom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGregor is surviving well by controlling Ransom's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB2#
Ransom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGregor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGregor shrugs it off.
Ransom wants to take his opponent's back but McGregor doesn't allow it.
McGregor tries to reverse the position but Ransom maintains control.
McGregor tries to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
McGregor is trying desperately to improve position.
McGregor tries to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
Ransom takes McGregor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, McGregor is in trouble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Ransom has managed to slip his arm under McGregor's chin. This could be all over... yep, McGregor is tapping out! Submission win for Ransom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kolo Ransom!
During a confident post fight interview, Kolo Ransom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 3
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Ransom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ransom ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Ransom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marciano is looking to control Ransom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marciano avoid being mounted?
Marciano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ransom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marciano sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to get to full guard but Ransom has control of the leg.
Ransom is thwarting Marciano's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Marciano keeping control of the position.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ransom on the ground.
Marciano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ransom jumps into side control!
Marciano is trying to control Ransom's posture but Ransom avoids it. #SUB2#
Ransom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ransom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ransom working away.#T2##SUB2#
Ransom is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Marciano is trying to escape and Ransom transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Marciano is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ransom! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kolo Ransom!
Our winner, Kolo Ransom, 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:
Hawaii MMA 1
Date: Dec 05, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McWrestler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McWrestler with a nice cross.#ROC2#Ransom is rocked!#TD2#
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Ransom is on queer street and McWrestler is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Deuce McWrestler! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyrillos Popov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kolo Ransom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Popov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Popov (2) vs (0) Ransom
Popov is keen to just control but Ransom is a slippery customer.
Popov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ransom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Popov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ransom's thigh. Ransom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Popov stays in close to Ransom's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Popov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ransom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Popov has Ransom in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Popov (2) vs (2) Ransom
Popov being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Popov pulls Ransom in close to his closed guard and prevents Ransom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Popov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ransom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Popov (4) vs (2) Ransom
Popov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Popov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Popov looking to sit in guard and control but Ransom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Popov (4) vs (4) Ransom
Popov pulls Ransom in to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Ransom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Popov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ransom has managed to get both his arms back between Popov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ransom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popov keeping moving, preventing Ransom from controlling successfully.
Ransom postures up.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Popov working for submissions but it's allowed Ransom to get to half guard.
Ransom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Popov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Popov wants to control but Ransom is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Popov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ransom.
Popov tries to get to full guard but Ransom has control of the leg.
Popov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ransom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ransom is trying to control. Popov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ransom prevents Popov from improving his position.
Ransom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ransom is working away from the top position though.
Popov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Popov.
Popov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ransom advances to half guard.
Ransom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popov keeps working.
Popov wants to control but Ransom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ransom wants to pass to mount but Popov is defending the position.
Popov tries to get to full guard but Ransom has control of the leg. #T5#
Ransom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Popov is controlling Ransom's trapped leg to prevent Ransom from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Popov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Popov 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#
Popov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ransom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ransom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Popov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ransom has Popov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Popov (6) vs (4) Ransom#T6#
Popov wants to control from the top but Ransom keeps moving.
Popov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Popov is fighting to break Ransom's control of his arms but Ransom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Popov won't allow Ransom to sweep him here. #T7##SUB2#
Ransom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Popov is aware though and is defending well.
Popov wants to control from the top but Ransom keeps moving.
Ransom is trying to control the position but Popov postures up.
Popov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Popov (9) vs (4) Ransom
Ransom is trying to escape the position but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov works to advance to full mount. Ransom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Popov (11) vs (4) Ransom#SUB#
Popov looking for a guillotine from mount but Ransom is having none of it.
Ransom manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Popov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ransom wants to get back to full guard but Popov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Popov (14) vs (4) Ransom
Popov controlling the position easily from mount.
Popov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov controlling his opponent. #T9#
Popov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Popov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ransom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ransom shrugs it off.
Ransom can't escape the position.
Popov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T10#
Ransom regains half guard.
Popov is controlling the pace.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ransom on the ground.
Popov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Popov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ransom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Popov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Popov seems to be working for a kimura but Ransom defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Popov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popov prevents Ransom from improving his position.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ransom keeps working.
Ransom trying to control here.
Popov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ransom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Popov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ransom is trying to get back to full guard.
Ransom trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Popov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Popov wants to take a breather but Ransom is having none of it.
Ransom tries to roll over but Popov keeps him under control.
Popov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Ransom is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popov in particular looking to stall.
Ransom tries to roll over but Popov keeps him under control.
Ransom is refusing to be controlled, as Popov sits in half guard.
Popov wants to free his trapped foot but Ransom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Popov is trying to control. Ransom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Popov wants to pass to mount but Ransom is defending the position. #SUB#
Popov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ransom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Popov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ransom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Popov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Popov takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Little One fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ransom.
Ransom avoids the head kick by Little One.
Little One throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ransom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Little One is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ransom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ransom stops Little One from standing up.
Ransom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ransom forces his way into half guard.
Ransom content to control rather than advance.
Ransom passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Little One!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ransom working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Little One turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ransom off and cradles Little One's limp body as Ransom celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kolo Ransom!
A very excited looking Kolo Ransom 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:
AVKT 17: Masters of Disaster
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Christ leaves Ransom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Christ manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ransom on his heels. He'll look to pass Ransom's guard now, I'm sure.
Ransom controls Christ momentarily but Christ frees himself.
Christ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ransom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Christ trying to control but Ransom is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Christ is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ransom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ransom has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Christ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Ransom wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is trying to control the position but Ransom postures up.
Ransom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ransom drops back looking for a leg! Christ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christ manages to kick Ransom off! Ransom jumps back into Christ's guard. #SUB2#
Christ pushes a forearm under Ransom's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ransom is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurgen Christ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Ransom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade lands with a nice combination. Ransom backs away looking to recover.
Andrade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andrade lands a high kick!
Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andrade thumps Ransom with a low kick.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ransom. Ransom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Ransom is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Andrade drives through and clinches with Ransom against the cage.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ransom backwards.
Oh Ransom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Andrade.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Andrade pushes Ransom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ransom to his knees! Andrade keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
A victorious Joao Andrade 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:
Amestelle 2
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab by McFoy.
We've been hearing reports that Ransom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ransom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McFoy is fending him off so far but Ransom persists. Nope, McFoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McFoy throws a looping overhand right but Ransom ducks down to avoid it.
McFoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McFoy steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ransom is out on his feet! McFoy sets himself and nearly takes Ransom's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian McFoy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Callaghan Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ransom to the ground. Callaghan Jr is now in Ransom's guard.
Ransom wants to sweep here but Callaghan Jr controlling him for the moment.
Callaghan Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ransom has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Callaghan Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ransom has tightened it up now! Callaghan Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kolo Ransom! |
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