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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kian Silverstone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Stu Pendous!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pendous gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silverstone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pendous gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Pendous has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silverstone is trying to keep an underhook but Pendous manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverstone (0) vs (2) Pendous
Pendous is trying to control. Silverstone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverstone wants to improve his position but Pendous is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Pendous seems to be working for a kimura but Silverstone defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous wants to control but Silverstone is keeping him busy.
Pendous really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silverstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Silverstone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverstone keeping moving, preventing Pendous from controlling successfully.
Silverstone looking to control.
Pendous looking to pass the guard.
Pendous is still trying to improve position.
Pendous wants to control from the top but Silverstone keeps moving.
Pendous must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Pendous slips nicely into half guard.
Silverstone is looking to improve his position.
Silverstone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Pendous drops back looking for a leg! Silverstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silverstone manages to kick Pendous off! Pendous jumps back into Silverstone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pendous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverstone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pendous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pendous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pendous wants to pass the guard but Silverstone is keeping the position.#SUB#
Silverstone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pendous has his hands clasped together but Silverstone extends and breaks Pendous's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silverstone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kian Silverstone! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Stu Pendous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kieran Chan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chan clinches up against the cage.
Chan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pendous to keep the fight standing.
Pendous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pendous is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Pendous turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pendous manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pendous (4) vs (0) Chan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous trying to control the position but Chan is working away. #SUB#
Pendous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chan, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Pendous is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well. #SUB#
Pendous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pendous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chan tries to improve position but can't.
Chan wants to control but Pendous postures up.#T2##SUB#
Pendous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chan can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Pendous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pendous's best efforts.#T3##SUB#
Pendous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pendous.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan wants to control the action here but instead Pendous manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (7) vs (0) Chan#SUB#
Pendous with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pendous manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pendous (10) vs (0) Chan#SUB#
Pendous is persistently looking for the submission but Chan is defending it well.
#T4#
Chan wants to control his opponent's hands but Pendous gets his hands free. #SUB#
Chan 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 Pendous gets his way!
Pendous keeps control of the position as Chan tries to break free.
Chan trying to control the hands but Pendous won't let him.
Chan is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Chan is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Pendous working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Pendous is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Chan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pendous. #T6##SUB#
Pendous is looking for the choke from the back position but Chan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pendous has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Chan! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pendous gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Stu Pendous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Craig Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily#CL#
and Pendous holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Pendous gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (0) Smith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pendous passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (5) vs (0) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pendous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pendous wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Pendous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is not content to let Pendous control the position. #SUB#
Pendous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Smith is trying to control Pendous's posture but Pendous avoids it. #SUB#
Pendous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pendous is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Pendous passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith wants to control but Pendous postures up.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Pendous keeps moving and retains side control.
Pendous wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Pendous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pendous frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (11) vs (0) Smith
Pendous wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Pendous wants to take Smith's back here but Smith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pendous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pendous is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Pendous goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (11) vs (2) Smith
Pendous is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith won't allow Pendous to sweep him here. #T7#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pendous is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pendous.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pendous wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pendous is trying is best to control the position here.
Pendous tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Pendous is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendous avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. #T8#
Smith wants to control but Pendous is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pendous is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Smith trying to work for an americana but Pendous has managed to regain full guard.
#T9#
Pendous keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Pendous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (13) vs (2) Smith
Pendous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Pendous to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Pendous moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (16) vs (2) Smith
Pendous moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pendous (19) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Pendous is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pendous. #T11#
Smith trying to control the action but Pendous just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Smith 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 Pendous gets his way!
Will Pendous go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#SUB#
Pendous is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12#
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Pendous keeps control of the position.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pendous.
Smith is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pendous is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pendous's arms. #T13#
Pendous not allowing Smith to control his hands. #SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith trying to control the hands but Pendous won't let him. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
#T14#
Pendous has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pendous has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith tries to escape but Pendous has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pendous takes the fight on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Goon throws a head kick that misses.
Goon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goon lands a head kick!
Goon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goon misses with an uppercut. Pendous saw that one coming.
Goon digs a good hook to Pendous's body.
Goon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon scores with a push kick.
Pendous misses with a straight right.
Goon lands a high kick!
Goon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pendous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Goon throws a head kick that Pendous semi-blocks.
#ROC2#Pendous is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Goon thumps Pendous with a low kick.
Goon scores with a spinning back kick!
Pendous loads up on a big right hand but Goon slips the punch.
Goon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pendous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ike Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Goon is just out of range.
Whack! Goon lands a heavy head kick that drops Pendous. The ref tackles Goon to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pendous was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ike Goon!
Ike Goon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Pendous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Voluspa pushes Pendous up against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Pendous manages to get underhooks.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pendous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Pendous stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa jumps guard but Pendous turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Voluspa prevents Pendous from breaking the clinch.
Pendous lands a shot to the body.
Pendous misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous digs a right hand into Voluspa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voluspa's gas tank.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pendous gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pendous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pendous smiles and moves away.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Pendous tries to keep at a distance but Voluspa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pendous lands with a short shot to the head.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Pendous forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Voluspa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pendous gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pendous taking a breather.
Voluspa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pendous after a bit of a struggle.
Voluspa wants a takedown.
#BC#
Pendous breaks from the clinch.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.#T2#
Voluspa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Pendous tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pendous defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Pendous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pendous throws a body punch but Voluspa moves out of range.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voluspa wants to clinch up but Pendous keeps it at a distance.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Pendous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pendous seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa trying to control from half guard but Pendous is working away.
Pendous has hold of Voluspa's hands but Voluspa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Voluspa stands up from half guard.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Pendous moves out of range. #T3#
Pendous throws out a loose jab but Voluspa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendous misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voluspa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voluspa is looking to clinch but Pendous is avoiding it.
Voluspa scores with a one two! Pendous had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pendous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voluspa unleashes a big counter combination but Pendous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Pendous counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Voluspa moves into range and clinches up with Pendous.
Voluspa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pendous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pendous taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Voluspa wants a takedown but no success here.
Pendous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Pendous - that landed with a thud.
Voluspa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pendous after a bit of a struggle.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pendous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voluspa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pendous fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pendous as he jumps to the side.
As Voluspa looks to move away, Pendous throws a big counter combo but Voluspa just gets out of the way.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Pendous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pendous's waist but Pendous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Pendous gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.
Pendous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voluspa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pendous counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Voluspa clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pendous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pendous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voluspa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pendous as he jumps to the side.
Stu Pendous is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Voluspa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pendous is looking to escape.
Pendous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Pendous on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pendous wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Pendous won't allow Voluspa to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pendous on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pendous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Pendous is looking to escape.
Voluspa working over Pendous with some ground and pound. Pendous looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Voluspa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pendous could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Voluspa has cracked it and Pendous is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Voluspa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nori Voluspa!
An out of breath Nori Voluspa 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Stu Pendous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Colin Deck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pendous instigates a clinch.
Pendous looking for a takedown.
Deck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pendous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pendous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deck prevents the takedown attempt.
Deck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Deck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pendous after a bit of a struggle.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Deck.
Pendous prevents the takedown attempt.
Deck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pendous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pendous prevents it.
Deck gets underhooks to prevent Pendous's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous wants a takedown but no success here.
Deck is working for takedown but Pendous is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deck is trying to pull guard but Pendous has him pressed against the cage.
Deck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pendous is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Deck has Pendous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deck gets underhooks to prevent Pendous's takedown attempt.
Pendous is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deck has Pendous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pendous is defending well.
Deck is trying to drag Pendous to the mat but Pendous just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Pendous pulls guard effortlessly.
Pendous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pendous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pendous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Deck wants to pass the guard but Pendous is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pendous has his foot on Deck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deck works his way back into a safe position though.
Pendous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (0) Deck#SUB#
Pendous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deck is just riding it out for now. Pendous eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Deck has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pendous escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pendous! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (5) vs (0) Deck#SUB#
Pendous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Deck sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Pendous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deck has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pendous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deck keeps working.
Deck tries to get to full guard but Pendous has control of the leg.
Deck keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Deck actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pendous trying to control from half guard but Deck is working away. #SUB2#
Deck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pendous pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Pendous is keen to just control but Deck is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deck wants to get back to full guard but Pendous has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (8) vs (0) Deck#SUB#
Pendous is working for a guillotine from mount but Deck frees his head quite easily.
Deck has given up his back. Will we see Pendous going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pendous (11) vs (0) Deck
Pendous has the hooks in. Deck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deck is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Pendous has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Deck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pendous controlling well, preventing Deck from escaping the position.
Deck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Deck tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Deck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deck is trying to reverse the position but instead Pendous has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pendous (14) vs (0) Deck
Deck is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pendous is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Pendous is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Deck is defending well though. Pendous let's go of the attempt for now.
Deck wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pendous working for the choke.
Deck wants to escape the position.
Deck rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6##SUB#
Pendous is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deck is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pendous is trying to work for a kimura but Deck is defending well.
#SUB#
Pendous looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Deck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Deck is trying to get back to full guard.
Pendous tries to pass to full mount but Deck defends it.
Deck is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Deck actively working from the bottom here.
Pendous wants to pass the guard but Deck is defending well. #SUB2#
Deck with the active half guard here but Pendous passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (17) vs (0) Deck
Deck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pendous's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8##SUB#
Pendous is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pendous seems to be working for a kimura but Deck defends the submission attempt.
Deck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Deck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pendous has passed into half guard!
Deck wants to get back to full guard.
Pendous wants to control but Deck is keeping him busy. #T9#
Deck wants to get back to full guard but Pendous has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (20) vs (0) Deck
Deck is looking to get to half guard.
Pendous manages to capitalize on a mistake by Deck to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pendous (23) vs (0) Deck#SUB#
Pendous is looking for the choke from the back position but Deck is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pendous working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Deck breaks Pendous's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (23) vs (2) Deck#SUB2#
Deck is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pendous is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pendous has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (25) vs (2) Deck#SUB2#
Deck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pendous passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (28) vs (2) Deck
Deck looks winded!
Pendous wants to control but Deck is keeping him busy. #T10#
Deck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pendous's best efforts.#SUB#
Pendous is working for a kimura but Deck is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Deck looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Deck is defending against the submission attempts here by Pendous.
Deck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Deck moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Deck throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pendous escapes and throws Deck's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (31) vs (2) Deck
Deck manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Pendous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deck has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pendous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deck is just riding it out for now. Pendous eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pendous wants to work for an arm triangle but Deck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Pendous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deck wants to improve his position but Pendous is controlling well.
Deck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deck.#SUB#
Pendous drops back looking for a leg! Deck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deck manages to kick Pendous off! Pendous jumps back into Deck's guard. #SUB2#
Deck is looking for a triangle but Pendous pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Deck isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pendous stacks Deck 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 Pendous! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (34) vs (2) Deck#SUB#
Pendous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13#
Deck tries to buck Pendous off but Pendous is having none of it.
Deck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pendous trying to control from half guard but Deck is working away. #SUB2#
Deck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pendous pulls his head out easily.
Pendous prevents Deck from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Deck actively working from the bottom here.
Deck won't allow Pendous to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Deck looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Pendous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deck sees it coming and defends easily.
Deck is looking for a sweep. Pendous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pendous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pendous's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pendous (34) vs (6) Deck
Pendous breaks Deck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (36) vs (6) Deck#SUB2#
Deck is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pendous rolls with it to try and escape but Deck cranks on the arm and Pendous is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colin Deck!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Colin Deck made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Stu Pendous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pendous moves into range and clinches up with Nucombe.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pendous is pressed up against the cage. Nucombe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pendous down to the mat. Pendous avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nucombe fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nucombe clinches.
Nucombe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pendous prevents it.
Nucombe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Nucombe.
Pendous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nucombe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pendous gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nucombe regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (0) Nucombe#SUB#
Pendous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pendous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nucombe is trying to keep Pendous in close.
#T1#
Pendous wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Nucombe is trying to keep Pendous in close.
#SUB#
Pendous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nucombe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pendous has Nucombe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (2) Nucombe
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pendous wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment.
Pendous has Nucombe pulled in close to control his posture.
Nucombe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Pendous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nucombe won't allow Pendous to sweep him here.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pendous is controlling Nucombe's posture.#T3#
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendous looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nucombe trying to control but Pendous is working from the bottom.
Nucombe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pendous trying to control the position here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nucombe stands and throws Pendous's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (2) vs (5) Nucombe
Nucombe trying to control the position but Pendous is working away. #T5##SUB2#
Nucombe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pendous has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nucombe but great work by Pendous. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pendous (6) vs (5) Nucombe#SUB#
Pendous goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nucombe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pendous but great work by Nucombe. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pendous (6) vs (9) Nucombe
Pendous is not content to let Nucombe control the position.
Nucombe tries to advance to mount but Pendous denies him.
Nucombe wants to control for a moment but Pendous uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T6#
Pendous is concentrating on defense, preventing Nucombe from advancing position.
Nucombe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pendous reverses the position - he's now on top in Nucombe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (8) vs (9) Nucombe
Pendous passes into half guard.
Nucombe is in trouble now - Pendous has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (11) vs (9) Nucombe#T7#
Nucombe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Pendous is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nucombe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nucombe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (11) vs (11) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to control from the top but Pendous keeps moving.
Nucombe looking to sit in guard and control but Pendous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (13) vs (11) Nucombe#T8#
Nucombe wants to control but Pendous passes easily into half guard.
Pendous looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pendous passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (16) vs (11) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to control but Pendous postures up.#SUB#
Pendous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Pendous taking a break here but Nucombe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pendous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nucombe! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (19) vs (11) Nucombe#SUB#
Pendous working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Pendous is working for a guillotine from mount but Nucombe frees his head quite easily.
#T10#
Pendous moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pendous (22) vs (11) Nucombe#SUB#
Pendous looking to break Nucombe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nucombe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pendous will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Pendous has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nucombe! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pendous gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Zakrzewski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pendous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zakrzewski thinking.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakrzewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pendous counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakrzewski with a poor takedown #KD#
and Pendous counters with a nice right hand that sends Zakrzewski toppling to the canvas! Zakrzewski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pendous finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakrzewski closes the distance but Pendous moves to the side
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zakrzewski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pendous is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski has his takedown stuffed
and Pendous counters with a nice body shot.
Zakrzewski looks winded!#T1##KD#
Pendous cracks Zakrzewski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pendous has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zakrzewski to stand back up!
Pendous ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Zakrzewski out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 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.
Kiang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pendous counters with a left to the body.
Pendous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendous.
Kiang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pendous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiang ducks right into an uppercut from Pendous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous lands a slapping body shot.
Pendous digs a good body shot into Kiang's ribs.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Pendous. That snapped Kiang's head back.
Pendous drops Kiang with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kiang! Pendous dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Pendous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Pendous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Monte wants to clinch up but Pendous keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Del Monte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Monte throws an elbow that misses.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Our sources have told us that Del Monte has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pendous takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Pendous has had enough of the clinch but Del Monte keeps him there for the moment.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte trying to land knees to the body.
Pendous content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye.
Pendous stalling.
#BC2#
Pendous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Monte tries to clinch up.
Pendous appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Del Monte.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Del Monte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendous stalling in the clinch.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Pendous.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Pendous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Pendous's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pendous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Del Monte lands an elbow that stopped Pendous in his tracks for a moment.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pendous is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Stu Pendous's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Del Monte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Del Monte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendous.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pendous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendous misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Del Monte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pendous.
A punch lands to the side of Pendous 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Del Monte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pendous pushes Del Monte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Stefano Del Monte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Pendous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Del Monte.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.#T1#
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Monte misses with an elbow strike.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Pendous dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte.
#T2#
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Pendous blocks the elbow strike.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike.
Del Monte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Monte lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Stu Pendous's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous slows down the pace here.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
#T3#
Del Monte scores a nice knee to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Del Monte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendous can do to turn this around?
Pendous is breathing heavily.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Stu Pendous's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Del Monte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Del Monte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Pendous is trying to push Del Monte away but Del Monte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Del Monte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pendous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous moves out of range.
Pendous throws a sloppy body shot
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Monte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Monte doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendous circles away.
Pendous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous is having none of it. #CL#
Del Monte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pendous's defenses.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pendous will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Monte up against the cage.
Del Monte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stu Pendous's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stefano Del Monte! |
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Event:
RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Pendous connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Ron Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily
and Pendous counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jacobs pushes Pendous up against the cage in a clinch.
Pendous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pendous gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pendous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacobs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Pendous wants to get back to his feet.
Pendous trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Jacobs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacobs stops Pendous from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
letting Pendous counter with a right hand.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pendous but Pendous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pendous swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Pendous sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Pendous tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendous stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pendous counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Pendous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendous lands a slapping body shot.
#T3##TD2#
Jacobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pendous manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jacobs looks winded!
Jacobs prevents Pendous from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs trying to move into half guard but instead Pendous has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendous is one step ahead there.
Pendous pushes down on Jacobs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Pendous tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jacobs controls his leg. #SU#
Pendous stands up from half guard.
Pendous stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs slips a jab from Pendous.
Pendous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendous fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pendous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Jacobs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pendous shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pendous backing away here, and Jacobs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Pendous counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendous lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacobs off the cage and back into range.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Pendous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobs thinking.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pendous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily
and Pendous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.#TD2#
Jacobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pendous on his heels. He'll look to pass Pendous's guard now, I'm sure.#T1##ES#
Pendous wriggles free and stands up.
Jacobs misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.
Pendous blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Pendous throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
enabling Pendous to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Ron Jacobs's cut even more.
Pendous just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendous misses with a looping left.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs wants to clinch.#T2#
Jacobs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pendous counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendous scores with a jab to the body.
Pendous lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Pendous counters with a crisp right that sends Jacobs to the canvas! Pendous follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
McFoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Pendous's head.
McFoy scores with a three punch combo!
Pendous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by McFoy's head coaches at MMA Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pendous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pendous throws a big shot that misses.
McFoy looks to land a combination but Pendous avoids it well.
McFoy lands a head shot.
McFoy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
McFoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pendous misses the shot to the body. #CL#
McFoy darts in and clinches Pendous up against the cage.
McFoy with a knee to the head.
Pendous looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
McFoy just leaning against Pendous, taking a breather.
McFoy pushes Pendous back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Pendous - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McFoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendous backwards.
McFoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from McFoy. #BC#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pendous's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pendous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brian McFoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Pendous off the cage and back into range.#T2#
McFoy thuds his right hand into Pendous's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pendous takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from McFoy. #ROC#Pendous is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFoy moves away from the strike by Pendous.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McFoy!
Pendous is still on wobbly legs! Can McFoy finish him?
McFoy cracks Pendous with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pendous tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McFoy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pendous is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian McFoy!
Brian McFoy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into Pendous's ribs.
Pendous missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Pendous misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Pendous rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Pendous is rocked!#KD2#
Mfer sends Pendous crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mfer is motioning to the referee to let Pendous up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Pendous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendous, pushing him back against the cage.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pendous to his knees! Mfer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huntti Mfer! Huntti Mfer retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
William Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Ward misses
letting Pendous counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
Pendous ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pendous scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward throws a leg kick which misses Pendous's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendous tries to avoid it.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands a really nice looking cross but Pendous seems unphased.
Pendous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Pendous's belly button to the back.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Pendous's head back.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Pendous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Ward finds it's target.
Ward throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Pendous counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Ward.
Ward lands a leg kick that knocks Pendous off balance momentarily.
Pendous takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ward tries to score with a low kick but Pendous moves his leg out of the way.
Pendous seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward with the counter takedown but Pendous avoids it easily.
Ward throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pendous's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendous was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Pendous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pendous counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward staying out of range there.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendous takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pendous lands a jab to Ward's midsection.#T3#
Ward throws a body kick that misses
and Pendous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendous doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendous is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pendous throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendous doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendous checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ward misses with a shot to the body
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ward misses with a body punch
and Pendous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pendous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily
and Pendous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Ward throws a series of punches but Pendous avoids them all with ease.
Ward lands the left hand.
Pendous lands with an uppercut that bounces Ward off the cage and back into range.#CUT#That has opened up William Ward's cut even more.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
letting Pendous counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ward is rocked!
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 Stu Pendous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ward misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Pendous counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ward! Pendous lets Ward back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendous finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ward might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pendous has got the better of the exchanges.
Ward walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pendous checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pendous scores with a jab to the head.
Ward lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stu Pendous is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Pendous throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendous misses the shot to the body.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendous looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pendous defends it well.#T1#
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pendous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Ward does it's job there.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Pendous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Pendous needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Pendous, which made it look bad. #T2#
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.
Ward throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ward connects with a right hand. Pendous shakes it off.
Pendous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward jabs at Pendous's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pendous's guard.
Pendous lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pendous wants to stand and escape but instead Ward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Pendous wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Pendous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward stops Pendous from standing up.
Pendous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pendous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward stops Pendous from standing up.
Ward wants to control from the top but Pendous keeps moving.
Ward is working Pendous over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pendous keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Pendous wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Stu Pendous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Ward'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pendous misses with a straight left.
Pendous scores with a decent looking hook.
Pendous is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pendous scores with a punch to the head.
Pendous takes one to the side of the head.
Ward throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pendous counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward thumps Pendous with a low kick.
Ward cracks Pendous with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.#T1#
Ward catches Pendous with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendous connects with a crisp jab.
Ward misses with a hook
and Pendous counters with a nice body shot.
Pendous will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pendous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.#T2#
Ward shoots and misses
and Pendous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Pendous connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.#CUT#The cut above William Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pendous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Pendous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Pendous works the jab nicely.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Pendous counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ward off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Pendous follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ward was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Knuckle.
Knuckle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Knuckle. #CL#
Knuckle gets a clinch.
Knuckle tries to pull guard but Pendous won't allow it.
Knuckle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knuckle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pendous gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knuckle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pendous smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pendous lands a glancing blow to the side of Knuckle's head.#ROC2#Knuckle is rocked!
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendous throws out a counter right but Knuckle avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Knuckle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knuckle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
Pendous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckle's efforts to push away.
Pendous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knuckle wants to take the fight to the mat but Pendous manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knuckle missing with knees to the body.
Knuckle misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pendous letting Knuckle take a breather here.
Pendous leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Pendous prevents the takedown attempt.
Knuckle tries to pull guard but Pendous won't allow it.
Knuckle is trying to break the clinch but Pendous is controlling him.
Knuckle fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Knuckle manages to break the clinch.
Knuckle tries to clinch up but Pendous circles away and keeps his distance.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckle throws a wild body kick that Pendous sees coming a mile off.
Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Pendous doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knuckle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knuckle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pendous catches Knuckle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Knuckle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Pendous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Knuckle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckle seems to have got his legs back now.
Knuckle is breathing heavily.
Pendous throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knuckle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Pendous drops Knuckle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knuckle looks back up at him and smiles so Pendous waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pendous doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knuckle misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Knuckle out cold! What a finish! Pendous is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Pendous!
Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE 3: Deathless
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos Cruz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pendous counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Pendous prevents a body shot from Santos Cruz.
Pendous holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pendous has Santos Cruz pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Pendous.
Pendous lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Pendous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pendous lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Pendous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendous misses with a wild body shot.
Santos Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Pendous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pendous displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos Cruz.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Santos Cruz.
Santos Cruz tries for a takedown but Pendous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pendous tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos Cruz avoided it.
Pendous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendous swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Santos Cruz misses with a head kick.
Santos Cruz is looking to clinch but Pendous is avoiding it.
Pendous seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Julio Santos Cruz has been cut.
Pendous lands with a shot to the body.
Santos Cruz looks winded!
Santos Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendous misses with a body kick. #KD#
Pendous feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santos Cruz sprawling to the canvas! Santos Cruz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pendous finish him?!
#T3#
Pendous scores with a body shot.
Pendous punishes Santos Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Pendous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Pendous decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santos Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pendous lands with a shot to the body.
Julio Santos Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos Cruz wants to clinch but Pendous slips to the side
and Pendous counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendous throws a shot to the body.
Santos Cruz slips under a jab.#T4#
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos Cruz is just out of range.
Pendous circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendous connects with a body shot.
Pendous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos Cruz has time to react.
Santos Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendous.
Pendous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendous lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pendous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Santos Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pendous drops Santos Cruz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pendous follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Pendous misses with a left hand
and Sangroon counters with a left and a right that stings Pendous.
Sangroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sangroon throws a leg kick which misses Pendous's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendous tries to avoid it.
Sangroon misses with a takedown attempt - Pendous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yohan Sangroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendous scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Yohan Sangroon has been cut.
Pendous leaves Sangroon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangroon with a poor takedown
and Pendous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yohan Sangroon.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Pendous avoids the head kick by Sangroon.
Pendous lands a nice looking body shot.
Sangroon looks winded!
Pendous throws a head kick that misses.
Sangroon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendous circles away.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sangroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sangroon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pendous counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendous misses with a body shot.
Sangroon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pendous lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sangroon. Pendous pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Grave has knocked Pendous down with a huge combo! Grave steps away and waves a wobbly Pendous back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Pendous is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Grave steps in with a hook that catches Pendous right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Grave follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pendous looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Grave!
Jack Grave was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stu Pendous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julian Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pendous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopson.
Julian Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pendous rushes Hopson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopson goes for a takedown attempt but Pendous pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Pendous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Hopson.#TD2#
Hopson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pendous (0) vs (2) Hopson
Hopson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (0) vs (5) Hopson#SUB2#
Hopson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Pendous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pendous's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Pendous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hopson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pendous being controlled for a moment.
Pendous is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson taking a breather here. #T2##SUB2#
Hopson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pendous, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hopson swings around for an armbar but Pendous sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hopson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (5) Hopson
Pendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hopson keeping full guard, as Pendous tries to pass.
Pendous has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Pendous from controlling successfully.
Hopson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Hopson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendous is one step ahead there.
Hopson is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Pendous preventing the sweep.
Pendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson is adopting a defensive guard.
Pendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pendous looking to sit in guard and control but Hopson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (7) Hopson
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hopson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pendous is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pendous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopson 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. #T6#
Pendous can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Hopson 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.
Pendous wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
#T7#
Pendous trying to control but Hopson postures up.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Hopson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hopson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pendous sees it coming and defends easily.
Hopson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pendous is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Pendous is defending the position.
Hopson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hopson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pendous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopson is taking a breather. Pendous says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Pendous is defending well. #T9#
Pendous trying to hold on to Hopson's head to control him but Hopson postures up.
Pendous is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hopson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (2) vs (10) Hopson#SUB2#
Hopson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopson happy to just control the position for now.
Pendous is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Hopson staying calm.
Pendous tries to bench press Hopson off him but Hopson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hopson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hopson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11#
Hopson working away.
Pendous being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Pendous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hopson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hopson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pendous has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julian Hopson!
A very excited looking Julian Hopson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Biddings shoots in and drives through. Pendous sprawls well.
Pendous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biddings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biddings wants to clinch but Pendous slips to the side
letting Pendous counter with a right hand.
Biddings falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pendous keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendous is looking to counter with head kicks.
Biddings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pendous is fending him off so far but Biddings persists. Nope, Pendous circles away and we're back to standing.
Biddings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pendous swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Pendous on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Biddings.
A shot to the liver by Pendous. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biddings shoots and misses
and Pendous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gerald Biddings has been cut.
Biddings looks winded!
Biddings shoots in for a takedown but Pendous shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendous as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Pendous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biddings darts in trying to clinch
and Pendous counters with a nice body shot.
Pendous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biddings moves away.
A low kick from Biddings is predictable there
and Pendous counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerald Biddings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendous digs a good hook to Biddings's body.
Biddings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendous moves away.
Biddings is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Biddings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biddings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Pendous counters with a crisp right hand that drops Biddings! Pendous lets Biddings back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendous drops Biddings with a big left hand! Biddings is injured, injured bad! Pendous jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Lesage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pendous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesage thinking.
Lesage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lesage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pendous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lesage darts in trying to clinch
and Pendous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesage darts in trying to clinch
enabling Pendous to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesage tries to clinch up.
Pendous throws a quick counter head kick but Lesage was just out of range.
Lesage tries to clinch
and Pendous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lesage tries to clinch up#KD#
and Pendous counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lesage! Pendous lets Lesage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lesage is rocked!#T1#
Lesage tries to clinch up
and Pendous counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Snake is looking to clinch.
Pendous throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Snake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU2#
Snake stands up.
Vtnom Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake fails to land with a series of punches.
Pendous swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pendous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pendous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snake moves away.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pendous.
Snake fails with a takedown attempt.
Pendous is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Pendous. No joy for Snake on that attempt.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vtnom Snake.
Snake shoots and misses
and Pendous counters with a nice uppercut.
Snake closes the distance and clinches up with Pendous, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes Pendous against the cage but Pendous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pendous with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pendous circles away quickly and effectively.
Snake with a poor takedown
and Pendous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snake thinking.
Snake looks winded!
Pendous lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Snake closes the distance but Pendous moves to the side
and Pendous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snake shoots and misses
and Pendous counters with a stiff right hand.
Snake avoids the body shot from Pendous.
Pendous misses with a wild body shot.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendous takes a swing at Snake's ribcage but misses.
Snake misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Pendous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snake.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown but Pendous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pendous smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pendous is looking to wear down Snake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Pendous shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pendous connects with a body shot.
Pendous lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pendous connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snake momentarily.
Pendous scores with a jab.
Snake moves to clinch but Pendous breaks away
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
Pendous lands with an uppercut that bounces Snake off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A left lands for Pendous.
Pendous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pendous throws a body punch but Snake moves out of range.
Pendous lands a nice shot that snaps Snake's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snake moves away.
A shot to the body from Pendous misses
and Snake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pendous connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snake scrambles back to his feet.
Pendous fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendous tests Snake's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Snake is rocked!
Pendous misses with a kick to the body.
Snake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pendous dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Snake misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendous throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but Pendous shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.#TD2#
Snake drives through with a takedown into Pendous's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pendous wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake stops Pendous from standing up.
Snake is breathing heavily.#T1##ES#
Pendous kicks Snake off and gets to his feet.
Pendous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Pendous sizes up Snake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pendous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pendous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Pendous.
Snake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pendous is fending him off so far but Snake persists. Nope, Pendous circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Pendous on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vtnom Snake.#T2#
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pendous.
Pendous is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pendous cracks Snake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Pendous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pendous throwing a counter right hand but Snake manages to avoid it.
Pendous scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snake in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Snake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pendous with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snake darts in trying to clinch
and Pendous counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendous lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pendous lands a nice looking body shot.
Snake wants to clinch but Pendous slips to the side
and Pendous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Pendous throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake shoots and misses
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendous cracks a nice hook into Snake's ribs.
Pendous throws a body shot but no joy.
Snake walks into a stiff left hand from Pendous.
Pendous scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pendous dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pendous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pendous throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pendous is looking to get back to is feet but Snake passes into side control.
Pendous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pendous is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vtnom Snake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pendous manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snake's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Pendous looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake passes to side control. #T1#
Pendous is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Snake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pendous trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Snake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU2#
Snake stands up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snake ducks under a wild hook from Pendous.
Snake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pendous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Pendous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Pendous wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snake moves out of range as Pendous strikes.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Snake shoots in and drives through. Pendous sprawls well.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vtnom Snake.
Pendous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendous.
Pendous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pendous appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stu Pendous is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendous lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Snake.
Pendous wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Snake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pendous wants to get back to his feet.
Vtnom Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stu Pendous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stu Pendous.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pendous, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Pendous!
Vtnom Snake was interviewed post fight and said 'end'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Snake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pendous counters with a left to the body.
Snake looks winded!
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pendous counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pendous works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Pendous.
Pendous scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous works Snake's body with a nice hook.
Pendous connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Snake is rocked!#KD#
Pendous drops Snake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Snake looks back up at him and smiles so Pendous waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Snake is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendous finish him?#T1#
Pendous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snake walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Pendous! 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 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Pendous!
The defeated Vtnom Snake had this to say: 'end'. |
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