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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Richard Glass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuan Shikai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shikai fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shikai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shikai has Glass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glass stops a takedown attempt from Shikai.
Glass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glass tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Glass. 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.
Shikai wants a takedown.
Glass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shikai.
#T1#
Glass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shikai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shikai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shikai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shikai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shikai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shikai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Glass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shikai can turn it around.#T2#
Shikai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glass prevents it.
Glass prevents the takedown attempt.
Glass can't get the takedown.
Shikai tries for a takedown but Glass manages to get underhooks.
Shikai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Glass jumps into guard, dragging Shikai to the mat.
Shikai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Glass managing to control the position.
Glass is trying to keep Shikai in close.
#SUB#
Glass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shikai sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass looking to control.
#T4#
Shikai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shikai postures up.
Glass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shikai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Glass is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Glass wants to sweep here but Shikai controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Shikai is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass trying to keep a closed guard but Shikai is proving a slippery customer.
Shikai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shikai wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.#T6#
Shikai stays in close to Glass's body and controls the position.
Glass is trying to hold Shikai in close to prevent damage but Shikai has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Well, if Shikai 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.
Shikai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shikai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shikai is working away from the top position though.
Glass is looking for a sweep. Shikai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Glass trying to hold on to Shikai's head to control him but Shikai postures up.
Shikai wants to pass the guard but Glass is defending well.
Glass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Glass has an active guard here but Shikai has managed to pass into half guard.
Shikai content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Shikai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Glass tries to roll over but Shikai keeps him under control.
Shikai trying to control the pace. #T11#
Glass is trying to maintain the position but Shikai is very close to passing his half guard.
Shikai tries to pass to full mount but Glass defends it.
Glass is trying to control but can't.
Shikai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Glass wants to control but Shikai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shikai is controlling the pace.
Shikai passes into side control, despite Glass's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Glass (0) vs (3) Shikai
Shikai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Glass wants to control but Shikai postures up.#T13#
Glass is looking to reverse the position.
Shikai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Glass! Score +2 for reaching mount: Glass (0) vs (5) Shikai
Shikai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shikai controlling the pace for now.
Glass is desperately trying to improve his position but Shikai has a good base and remains in mount.
Shikai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Glass regains half guard.
Shikai slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shikai wins on points by 5 to 0.
Yuan Shikai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Glass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic is looking to slow Glass down with leg kicks.
Markovic sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glass sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Glass shoots in.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Markovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Glass's body. Glass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Markovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Markovic misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Markovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glass's head.
Markovic lands a jab.
Glass throws a right hand that misses
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Glass is rocked!
Glass misses with a body shot
and Markovic counters with a right hand from hell and Glass is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
Our winner, Nedjeljko Markovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Glass's head back.
Morgan cracks Glass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glass.
Morgan throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morgan works Glass's body with a nice hook.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Glass avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Glass is rocked!
Morgan connects with a nice cross there... Glass is looking wobbly and Morgan recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Glass to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Morgan jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Morgan!
A less than humble Arthur Morgan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai with a jab.
Glass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Glass enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Glass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Chai avoids the attempt from Glass to control.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai tries to take his opponent's back but Glass turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Chai pulls Glass in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Chai controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Chai is looking to work his way around to Glass's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Glass is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Glass's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai mounts Glass! Really nice guard pass there!
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Glass really wants to buck Chai off and get back to his feet.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glass is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chai has taken his back.
Chai controlling the position well here. Glass rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
T Mustana Chai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai controlling the action here.
More stalling from Chai.
Glass is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai prevents Glass from standing back up.
#T1#
Glass 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.
Chai moves into full mount! Glass won't be happy about that!
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai wants to take Glass's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glass has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Chai is working for a rear naked choke. Glass is not defending it well and Chai has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Glass refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Glass's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). T Mustana Chai!
T Mustana Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Lester throws a shot to the body.
Lester looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Glass drops Lester with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lester looks back up at him and smiles so Glass waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Glass counters with a right hand from hell and Lester is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Glass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 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.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
Richard Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gibson.#CUT#It looks like Skyler Gibson has been cut.
Glass jabs Gibson right on the nose. Gibson blinks but takes it well.
Glass lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Glass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Kha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glass is fending him off so far but Kha persists. Nope, Glass circles away and we're back to standing.
Glass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kha manages to circle out of the way.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha misses with a takedown
and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kha drives through with a takedown into Glass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Glass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Kha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glass is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glass has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Glass wants to get up but he can't break Kha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Glass stands up from Kha's guard - Glass perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glass counters with a nice body shot.
Richard Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Un Kha.
Kha looks winded!
Glass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kha doesn't seem bothered though.
Kha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kha thinking. #KD#
Glass cracks Kha with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Glass has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kha to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Un Kha has been cut.
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!
Glass thuds a left hand into Kha's body.#T2#
Kha drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glass drops Kha with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kha! Glass dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Glass!
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Danaher.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danaher with the inside leg kick.
Danaher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danaher wants to clinch up but Glass keeps it at a distance.
Danaher throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass misses with a takedown attempt - Danaher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danaher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
Danaher scores with a head kick. Glass tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danaher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Danaher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Glass finds it's way through Danaher's defenses.
Danaher scores with a spinning back kick!
Danaher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glass's sensitive parts. #CL#
Danaher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danaher tries to work over Glass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Danaher tries to break free but Glass pushes him back against the cage.
Danaher throws an elbow but it misses.
Glass avoids a wild elbow strike from Danaher.
Danaher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Danaher controls his hands.
#BC#
Danaher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danaher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher is looking to clinch.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danaher throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher with a nice calf kick.
Danaher lands with a kick to the temple. Glass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danaher moves away.#T2#
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danaher was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Danaher tenderised Glass's leg. Glass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glass throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Danaher counters with an outside leg kick.
Danaher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danaher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danaher tries a head kick but it misses.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Danaher.
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danaher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glass feints the counter takedown.
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Danaher should have avoided that one. #T3#
Danaher tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Danaher slips a straight right by Glass.
Glass throws a shot from downtown. Danaher moves away and avoids it.
Glass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Danaher.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Danaher swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danaher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glass.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danaher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Danaher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Glass stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Danaher does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Danaher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glass's head.
Glass has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danaher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danaher moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Danaher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danaher scores with a leg kick.
Danaher thuds his shin into the meat of Glass's side.
Danaher moves out of range as Glass throws a body kick.
Glass avoids the head kick by Danaher.
Danaher looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John Danaher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass blocks a head kick by Danaher.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Danaher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Glass blocks a head kick by Danaher.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glass avoids the head kick by Danaher.
Danaher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danaher.
Danaher is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Danaher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glass can do to turn this around?
Danaher throws a head kick that misses
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danaher with a nice cross.#T1#
Danaher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danaher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Danaher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danaher tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Danaher blocks a jab.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass is having none of it.
Glass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danaher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass throws a hook but Danaher avoids it easily.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses.
Glass misses with a head kick.
Danaher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Danaher is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Danaher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Danaher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glass has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Danaher.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Danaher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glass's brow.
Danaher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glass is defending well for now.
Glass gets through Danaher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danaher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glass prevents a body shot from Danaher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danaher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danaher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow. #T3#
Glass can't break the clinch.
Danaher struggles to land a body shot inside as Glass controls his hands.
#BC#
Danaher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danaher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danaher pushes Glass away with a front kick.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
Danaher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glass counters with a right hand to the body.
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Glass stumbling back into the cage.
Danaher moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Glass takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danaher thumps Glass with a low kick.#T4#
Glass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danaher counters with an inside leg kick.
Danaher moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Danaher tries to clinch up.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Danaher's head but Danaher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass tries to score with a low kick but Danaher moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Danaher, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danaher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danaher.
Danaher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danaher wants to clinch
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 John Danaher will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danaher connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danaher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher tries to clinch up.
Danaher connects with an inside leg kick.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glass blocks a head kick by Danaher.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range. #T1#
Danaher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Danaher.
Danaher tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Danaher scores with a head kick. Glass tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Danaher - that will leave a mark!
Danaher blocks a jab.
Glass moves out of range as Danaher throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danaher. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Danaher's belly button to the back.
Danaher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Danaher wants to clinch up but Glass keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danaher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Danaher tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Danaher scoring well with a low kick there.
Richard Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Danaher.
Glass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danaher with a body shot.
Danaher wants to clinch.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danaher sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Danaher lands with a kick to the temple. Glass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
John Danaher is winning the standup battle so far.
Danaher wants to clinch.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danaher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Danaher.
Danaher throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danaher was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass lands a nice looking body shot.
Danaher wants to clinch.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Danaher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
John Danaher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danaher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danaher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danaher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danaher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danaher is looking to clinch.
Danaher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Danaher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Danaher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Danaher! |
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Event:
RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Glass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spartan controls the position.
Spartan tries to move to mount but Glass blocks the move with his legs.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glass keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan throws a strike aimed at the side of Glass's head but Glass avoids it well.#SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glass has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
An elbow from Spartan crashes against the mat.
Spartan trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom. #SU#
Spartan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Glass, which made it look bad.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Spartan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartan thinking.
Glass has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Glass checks it
and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spartan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Glass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.#CL#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Spartan is trying to pull guard but Glass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Spartan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glass uses from the top position.
Glass wants to stand but Spartan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Glass controlling him for the moment.
Spartan is trying to control the position but Glass postures up. #SUB#
Glass has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Spartan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Glass is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Spartan pulls down on the head and he's put Glass to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Spartan! |
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Event:
RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a combination. Glass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy left from Dukes finds it's target.
Glass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dukes.
A combination from Dukes does no damage.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
Dukes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass tries to land a front kick but Dukes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dukes throws a counter combo.
Dukes moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Glass avoids it easily.#T1#
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick.
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glass takes a swing at Dukes's ribcage but misses.
Dukes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Dukes
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Dude Dukes has been cut.
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
#KD#
Glass drops Dukes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dukes looks back up at him and smiles so Glass waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Glass to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes shoots and misses
and Glass counters with a right hand from hell and Dukes is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Glass!
In defeat, Dude Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed. I demand a rematch.'. |
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Event:
RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Sabel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glass avoids it really well and circles away.
Sabel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sabel avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabel throws a chopping leg kick but Glass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Glass. No joy for Sabel on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel has his takedown stuffed
and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glass fails with the takedown
letting Sabel counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sabel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Sabel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sabel is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Glass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sabel.
Sabel lands strikes from half guard.
Sabel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Sabel there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sabel lands a nice short elbow.
Glass is trying to stand up here but Sabel is controlling him well.
Sabel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Glass has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sabel.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Glass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sabel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sabel lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Glass has hold of Sabel's hands but Sabel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sabel drops an elbow to the side of Glass's head.
Sabel slips a nice elbow through Glass's hands, connecting with Glass's forehead.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Sabel seems content to control.
Sabel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Sabel.
Glass is trying to stand.
Sabel controlling the action here.
Sabel working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Glass is rocked!
Sabel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Glass quite badly. Glass pulls Sabel in close trying to recover. Sabel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Glass on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Glass doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Sabel! |
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Event:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Lahey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lahey.
Lahey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lahey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Lahey. Those never looked like landing.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Lahey cracks Glass with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lahey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Glass to stand back up!#ROC#Glass is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey scores with a body shot.
Glass is still on wobbly legs! Can Lahey finish him?
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey lands a slapping body shot.
Glass looks winded!
Glass is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lahey doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Glass crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Glass's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey 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:
RSE 8: Warriors
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kane scores with a body shot.
Glass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Kane.#TD#
Kane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Glass to the ground. Kane is now in Glass's guard.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kane stops Glass from standing up.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Glass is wriggling around but Kane manages to pass to half guard.
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kane prevents Glass from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Glass, which made it look bad.
Kane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGlass.
Kane throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Kane tries for a takedown but Glass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kook Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Glass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kane fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Glass is trying to defend but Kane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kane is pressing down on Glass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glass is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Glass defends it well.
Kane is taking a breather. Glass 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.#SUB#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Glass throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glass won't be happy with that.
Kane has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Kane is working for a guillotine from mount but Glass frees his head quite easily.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kook Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Glass is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Kane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kane is looking to work his way around to Glass's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane landing punches.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kane is working for a guillotine from mount but Glass frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glass can do to turn this around?
Glass tries to buck Kane off but he can't manage it.
Kane controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kane working for a submission but Glass is keeping him at bay.
Kane controlling from mount. #T3#
Further stalling from Kane.
Glass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glass is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Kane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Glass can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Glass is trying to stand up.#T4#
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glass is trying to stand but he's just given Kane his back.
Kane controlling from the back.
Glass is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kane off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kane motions for Glass to come forward. Kane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glass has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Kook Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Kook Kane has been cut.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
As Kane backs off Glass throws a huge counter combo but Kane manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kook Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glass stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Glass's ribs.#TD#
Kane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kane lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Glass wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kane manages to pass to side control.
Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richard Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Glass tries to buck Kane off so he can stand up but Kane has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Glass falls backwards, slamming Kane to the mat but Kane holds on tight! Glass is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kook Kane! |
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Event:
RSE 4: Conquer All
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Don Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Glass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Glass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson has Glass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Glass keeps him there for the moment.
Glass is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Glass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richard Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Glass.
Glass controlling the action here for a moment.
Glass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Glass is controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Glass has the dominant position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Glass scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glass walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Glass counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson looks winded!
Glass misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Glass feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Glass finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Don Jackson has been cut.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass cracks Jackson with a hook to the temple - Jackson is on wobbly legs here! Glass swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jackson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Glass wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Glass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Barber tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Barber. Beautiful body shot.
Barber darts in trying to clinch
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barber defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber misses with a double jab.
Barber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barber lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Barber as he connects with a hook.
Barber closes the distance but Glass moves to the side
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barber wants to clinch but Glass slips to the side#KD#
and Glass counters with a nice right hand that sends Barber toppling to the canvas! Barber scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Glass finish him?!#ROC#Barber is rocked!
Barber misses with a left hand
and Glass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barber is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him?
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glass rattles Barber with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Barber tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Glass dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Barber stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Glass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Nurmagochev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Yuri Nurmagochev has been cut.
Nurmagochev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurmagochev looks winded!
Nurmagochev tries to clinch up
and Glass counters with a huge left! Nurmagochev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Glass isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nurmagochev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Glass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Glass! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Glass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray Cartier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
Glass is looking to counter the offense by Cartier and move into the clinch.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glass sprawls well. Glass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartier gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass tries to counter by clinching up but Cartier breaks away and moves out of range.
Glass leaves Cartier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartier manages to circle out of the way.
Richard Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Glass pushes Cartier up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartier wants to take the fight to the mat but Glass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartier is working for takedown but Glass is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##TD2#
Cartier is trying to trip Glass. He has hold of a leg but Glass is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartier persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Glass (0) vs (2) Cartier
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Glass trying to keep a closed guard but Cartier is proving a slippery customer.
Cartier trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glass dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glass (2) vs (2) Cartier
Glass looking to pass the guard.
Cartier has Glass pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Cartier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glass is one step ahead there.
Glass trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
Glass has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartier keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully.
Cartier is controlling Glass's posture.#T3#
Cartier wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cartier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glass defends well.#SUB2#
Cartier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Glass has his hands clasped together but Cartier extends and breaks Glass's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cartier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Glass throws out a loose jab but Kwamina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwamina dives in and grabs Glass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glass pushes down on Kwamina's head and hops out.
Kwamina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glass counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kofi Kwamina has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwamina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwamina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Glass counter with a right hand.
Glass blocks a head kick by Kwamina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwamina doesn't manage to clinch there - Glass circles away.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kwamina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kwamina.
Richard Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Kwamina.#T1#
A big left from Glass misses.
Kwamina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kwamina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glass blocks a head kick by Kwamina.
Glass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kwamina fails with a takedown attempt.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwamina is just out of range.
Glass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kwamina.
Glass thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
No joy there for Kwamina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwamina throws a combination that misses
and Glass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwamina looks winded!
Kwamina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Kwamina throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kwamina.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Glass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kwamina.
Glass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Glass misses the target.
Kwamina misses with a wild combination.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Glass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kwamina to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Glass throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kwamina feints the counter takedown.
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwamina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwamina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glass tries to avoid it but Kwamina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glass to the ground. Glass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glass thinks about countering with a head kick.
Richard Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glass thuds a left hand into Kwamina's body.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass fails to land the takedown.
Glass tries to land a front kick but Kwamina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glass is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
Glass cracks a nice hook into Kwamina's ribs.
Glass lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass tries a head kick but it misses.
Glass swings for the body but Kwamina moves out of range.
As Glass backs off Kwamina throws a huge counter combo but Glass manages to avoid it all.#KD#
Glass cracks Kwamina with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Glass has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kwamina to stand back up!#ROC#Kwamina is rocked!
Kwamina tries to clinch
and Glass 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 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Glass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Buddha with a nice cross.
Glass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Glass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Buddha scores with a three punch combo!
Buddha scores with a jab to the jaw.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Glass got wobbled bad by a big combination! Buddha presses forward with punches and knees until Glass stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Glass closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Jabuszko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glass avoids it really well and circles away.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabuszko throws a big counter head kick but Glass avoids it with no problem.
Glass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jabuszko.
No luck for Jabuszko with that takedown attempt.
Richard Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Jabuszko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabuszko.
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jabuszko with a poor takedown
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Jabuszko has been cut.
Jabuszko misses with a takedown attempt
and Glass counters with a nice uppercut.
Jabuszko looks winded!#T1#
Jabuszko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Glass counters with a nice right hand that sends Jabuszko toppling to the canvas! Jabuszko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Glass finish him?!#ROC#Jabuszko is rocked!
Jabuszko throws a lazy body kick
and Glass counters with a right hand from hell and Jabuszko is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Glass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Glass counters with a nice right hand that sends Man toppling to the canvas! Man scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Glass finish him?!#ROC#Man is rocked!#CUT#It looks like That Man has been cut.
Man looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Glass engages and cracks Man with a massive lead left hook - Man tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Glass is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Glass! |
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