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Event:
UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Mackintosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mackintosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halleck throws a hook to the side of Mackintosh's head but Mackintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mackintosh throwing a counter right hand but Halleck manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Halleck gets a takedown into half guard.
Mackintosh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halleck is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a kimura but Mackintosh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halleck to get the leverage.
Halleck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mackintosh won't allow Halleck to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halleck 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.
Halleck tries to pass to full mount but Mackintosh defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Halleck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Halleck seems to be working for a kimura but Mackintosh defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Halleck seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mackintosh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Halleck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Din Kader sprawls well. Al Din Kader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halleck gets slowly back to his feet.
Halleck misses the body punch
and Al Din Kader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din Kader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halleck throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din Kader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halleck cracks Al Din Kader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Al Din Kader's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halleck with a hook.#TD2#
Halleck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Halleck has gone for a leg lock! Al Din Kader slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halleck's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Din Kader passes into side control.
Al Din Kader in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halleck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Din Kader's best efforts.
Al Din Kader slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Halleck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Al Din Kader has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halleck gets back to full guard.
Halleck wants to hit a sweep here but Al Din Kader passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halleck there!
Al Din Kader takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halleck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Din Kader trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck is looking for a sweep. Al Din Kader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Halleck keeps trying to improve his position.
Halleck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Halleck is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Al Din Kader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Din Kader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halleck has his foot on Al Din Kader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Din Kader works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Din Kader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Din Kader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Halleck isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Din Kader stacks Halleck 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 Al Din Kader!
Halleck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halleck tries to roll over but Al Din Kader keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Din Kader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Halleck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halleck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Din Kader throws an overhand right that lands on Halleck's shoulder, as Halleck tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din Kader looks to score with a jab to the body but Halleck is just out of range.
Al Din Kader moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Al Din Kader throws the left hand but Halleck avoids the punch easily.
Halleck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Din Kader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halleck somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halleck misses with a combination
and Al Din Kader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Al Din Kader misses its intended target.
Halleck goes for a double leg but Al Din Kader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Din Kader continues to drive forward.
Halleck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mohammed Al Din Kader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurney Halleck.
Halleck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din Kader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halleck slips a jab and a cross from Al Din Kader.
#T2#
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Halleck both land. Nice combination.
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!
Halleck misses with an uppercut.
Al Din Kader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Al Din Kader.
Al Din Kader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din Kader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mohammed Al Din Kader is winning the standup battle so far.
Halleck slips a straight right by Al Din Kader.
A jab from Al Din Kader misses.
Al Din Kader throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A cross from Al Din Kader lands.
Al Din Kader throws a hook but Halleck blocks it.
Halleck lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Din Kader's head.
Al Din Kader throws a jab when Halleck was well out of range.
A left lands for Halleck.#ROC2#Al Din Kader is rocked!
Halleck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Din Kader's hands.
Oh Al Din Kader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halleck jabs Al Din Kader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halleck works Al Din Kader's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Halleck dives in and scores a takedown into Al Din Kader's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halleck passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Halleck tries for a kimura but Al Din Kader is defending well. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Din Kader has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Din Kader seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Halleck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Halleck goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Din Kader rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halleck's guard! Nice work there by Al Din Kader! #SUB2#
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Mohammed Al Din Kader will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Halleck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Din Kader slips a jab from Halleck.
Halleck misses with a takedown attempt
letting Al Din Kader counter with a right hand.
Al Din Kader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halleck misses with a takedown
and Al Din Kader counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck throws a series of punches but Al Din Kader avoids them all with ease.
Halleck shoots and misses
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mohammed Al Din Kader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurney Halleck.
Halleck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Halleck swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din Kader slips under a jab.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mohammed Al Din Kader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halleck lands with a right hand.
Halleck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
Halleck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din Kader avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Al Din Kader with a nice cross.
Al Din Kader slips under a jab.
Al Din Kader tried to counter with a leg kick but Halleck avoided it.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a straight right hand.
Mohammed Al Din Kader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din Kader moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din Kader appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halleck blocks a head kick by Al Din Kader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Al Din Kader there.
Halleck throws a jab when Al Din Kader was well out of range.
Al Din Kader lands a nice shot that snaps Halleck's head back.
Halleck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Halleck misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a right hand to the body.
Halleck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Din Kader counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Al Din Kader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halleck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a straight right hand.
Halleck throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Al Din Kader counter with a right hand.
Halleck misses with a hook to the body
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice body shot.
Al Din Kader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halleck at a distance.
Halleck misses with a body punch
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halleck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halleck jabs Al Din Kader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Halleck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halleck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halleck needs to keep his hands up - Al Din Kader had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Halleck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Din Kader napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Halleck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Din Kader knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halleck working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Al Din Kader manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Halleck wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Din Kader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Al Din Kader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Din Kader, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Al Din Kader!
Mohammed Al Din Kader 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:
MMAH 108
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Goat punishes Halleck's body with a nice straight punch.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goat lands the left hand.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Halleck is just out of range.
Halleck goes for a double leg but Goat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goat continues to drive forward.
Goat has Halleck pushed against the cage.
Goat blocking some punches.
Halleck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Halleck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Halleck is pressing down on Goat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goat is holding on for now.
Goat trying to hold on to Halleck's head to control him but Halleck postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Halleck is looking for a kimura here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goat regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Halleck.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goat is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halleck shoots for a double leg takedown but Goat sprawls well. He's pushed Halleck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Halleck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halleck shoots in looking for a takedown but Goat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halleck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurney Halleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat scores with the left hand. Halleck knows he should have avoided that one.
Goat throws a jab when Halleck was well out of range.
Billi Goat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halleck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halleck lands a nice shot to the body.
Goat works the jab nicely.
Halleck avoids a kick to the body.
Goat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halleck's head.
Halleck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goat in his tracks.
Goat drops his hands momentarily and Halleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goat misses with a right hand
and Halleck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halleck ducks under a wild hook from Goat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Goat scores with a hook.
Goat jabs Halleck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goat misses with a jab to the body
and Halleck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halleck throws a body punch but Goat moves out of range.
Goat misses with a hook. Halleck ducked under it nicely.
Halleck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Goat. Those never looked like landing.
Goat scores with a shot to the body.
Goat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Goat. No joy for Halleck on that attempt.
Goat avoids the body shot from Halleck.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halleck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halleck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halleck moves out of range as Goat throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that round.
That's time! Halleck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halleck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goat - the referee stops the clock and Halleck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goat. Halleck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Halleck slips under a jab.
Goat misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Halleck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goat's guard.
Goat has his hands on Halleck's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat has his hands on Halleck's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck is looking to pass into half guard but Goat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goat is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Halleck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goat controls the pace.
Goat tries to stand but Halleck is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Halleck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goat pushing down on Halleck's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goat works his way into side control.
Goat tries to stand but Halleck is controlling his head.
Halleck is looking to reverse the position.
Halleck is working hard here to advance position.
Goat tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Halleck is looking for a sweep.
Goat wants to stand but Halleck has his arm trapped.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU2#
Goat stands up and beckons Halleck to his feet.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
A slow jab from Goat misses its intended target.
Halleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Halleck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goat takes a swing at Halleck's ribcage but misses.
Goat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billi Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat lands an overhand right.
Halleck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Goat connects with a body shot.
Billi Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halleck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goat catches Halleck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halleck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goat lands a glancing blow to the side of Halleck's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halleck was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
Goat has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goat lands a lovely overhand right.
Goat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Halleck rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Halleck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gurney Halleck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halleck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Goat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat misses with an uppercut. Halleck saw that one coming.
Halleck slips under a jab from Goat.
Halleck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halleck looks to throw the jab but Goat is out of range.
Halleck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halleck moves away from the strike by Goat.
Halleck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goat sprawls and moves away.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Goat.
Goat throws a hook to the side of Halleck's head but Halleck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halleck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goat throws a sloppy body shot
letting Halleck counter with a right hand.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
#T1#
Halleck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goat. That one must have hurt.
Goat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goat throws out a counter right but Halleck avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Halleck gets a takedown into half guard.
Goat wants to control the action here but instead Halleck manages to pass to full mount!
Goat manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Halleck seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Goat is trying to control but Halleck passes into side control!
Goat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goat wants to get back to full guard but Halleck has mounted him!
Goat is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Halleck goes for an armbar but Goat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goat. #T3#
Goat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goat is continuing to stall.
Goat wants to get up but he can't break Halleck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goat wants to stand and escape but instead Halleck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Halleck wants to pass the guard but Goat is keeping the position.
Goat controlling the position.#SUB#
Halleck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halleck, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Goat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billi Goat.
I've got Goat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat! |
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Event:
MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Halleck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halleck trying to control the position but Goat is working away.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat is trying to control Halleck's posture but Halleck avoids it. #SUB#
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck trying to control the action but Goat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat is looking to reverse the position.
Goat keeps Halleck under control for a moment.
Halleck laying and praying for a moment but Goat takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Goat is staying active underneath Halleck, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Halleck is working for a submission of some sort.
Goat tries to roll over but Halleck keeps him under control.
Goat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Halleck 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.
Halleck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck wants to control the pace but Goat is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Halleck goes for an armbar but Goat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goat. #T3#
Goat wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goat wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.#SUB#
Goat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goat has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goat 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. #SUB#
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goat forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goat is taking a breather. Halleck 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.
Halleck wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Goat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Halleck to stand up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Halleck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goat lands a left hand.
Goat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halleck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halleck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halleck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
Halleck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Goat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billi Goat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat misses with a looping left.
Halleck feinted with a counter takedown.
Goat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goat missing with a left hand there. Halleck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goat throws a hook but Halleck blocks it.
Goat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halleck finds it's way round the side to connect with Goat's head.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck avoids the body shot from Goat.
Nice body punch from Goat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Halleck gets a double leg takedown into Goat's guard.
Halleck looking to pass the guard.
Halleck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Goat looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Halleck is looking for a triangle but Goat pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Halleck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Goat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goat wants to stand but Halleck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Goat postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halleck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goat controls the pace.#SU2#
Goat gets to his feet. Halleck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Halleck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goat is fending him off so far but Halleck persists. Nope, Goat circles away and we're back to standing.
Halleck looks for a takedown but Goat sprawls well.#CL#
Halleck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Goat lands an uppercut.
Halleck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurney Halleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat lands an uppercut.#T3#
Goat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goat lands a shoulder strike.
Goat working aggressively here.
Goat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Goat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Goat blocks a body shot from Halleck.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Goat misses with some punches.
A short left from Goat.
Goat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck blocks an uppercut.
Billi Goat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4##TD#
Halleck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goat is trying to keep an underhook but Halleck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gurney Halleck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Goat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goat tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg.
Halleck is stalling here. Goat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halleck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goat advances nicely into full mount.
Goat is looking to work his way around to Halleck's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Goat wants to stand but Halleck is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Goat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halleck takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Goat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halleck misses with a shot to the body
and Goat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goat scores with a body shot.
Goat scores with the left hand. Halleck knows he should have avoided that one.
Goat swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Goat.
Goat digs a good body shot into Halleck's ribs.
Halleck swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
#CL#
Halleck darts in and clinches Goat up against the cage.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Goat scores with a hook to the body.
Goat lands a nice uppercut.
Halleck tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat gets through Halleck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Goat blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Halleck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goat after a bit of a struggle.
Goat lands with a left to the head.
Halleck takes a shot to the head.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Halleck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goat prevents it.
#T3#
Goat throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halleck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurney Halleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halleck tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Halleck drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Goat wants to get up but he can't break Halleck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goat won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
Goat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Goat 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.#SUB#
Halleck is looking for a triangle here but Goat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Halleck manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halleck actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Goat gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat! |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Halleck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruise to the mat! Cruise manages to get full guard.
Halleck passes into half guard. #SUB#
Halleck in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cruise tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halleck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 30 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halleck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halleck lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Halleck
Halleck preventing the sweep.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halleck uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Halleck
Halleck wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Halleck advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Halleck
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halleck on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mason is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Halleck
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Mason 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 Halleck gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halleck.
Mason trying to control the action but Halleck just sinks the hooks in.
Will Halleck go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mason trying to control the hands but Halleck breaks the grip.
Mason is really stuck here.
#T2#
Halleck doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Halleck
Halleck trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Halleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Halleck looking to control.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Halleck looking to control.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Halleck is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Halleck gets full guard.#SUB2#
Halleck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mason should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halleck has tightened it up now! Mason should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bailey Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halleck shoots in and gets a takedown into Simmons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Halleck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halleck slows the pace down in half guard.
Halleck trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Halleck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Halleck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons won't allow Halleck to pass to mount.
Halleck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. #T1#
Halleck is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now.
Halleck is controlling the pace.
Simmons wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy.
Halleck is controlling the pace.
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Simmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Halleck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Halleck works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (5) vs (0) Simmons
Halleck moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halleck (7) vs (0) Simmons#SUB#
Halleck working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Simmons turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Halleck off and cradles Simmons's limp body as Halleck celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Esad Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aliev wants to clinch up but Halleck keeps it at a distance.
Halleck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aliev sprawls and moves away.
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown. Halleck tries to sprawl out of it but Aliev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halleck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Halleck counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Halleck pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halleck is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (0) Aliev
Aliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliev, not yet. #T1#
Halleck content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Aliev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halleck passes into half guard.
Halleck controlling the action here.
Aliev is looking for a sweep. Halleck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halleck stalling. #T2#
Aliev is controlling Halleck's trapped leg to prevent Halleck from advancing to side control.
Halleck is stalling here. Aliev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halleck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aliev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halleck (2) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Aliev looking to control but instead Halleck has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Halleck has his hands clasped together around Aliev's back. He's all about the action.
Halleck wants to improve his position but Aliev is controlling well.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.#T4#
Aliev wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Halleck is pulling down on Aliev's head to control his posture.
Halleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliev is one step ahead there.
Aliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halleck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halleck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aliev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (4) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Aliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halleck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halleck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halleck looking to pass the guard.
Aliev is trying to control the position but Halleck postures up.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Aliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halleck defends it easily.
Halleck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (7) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck controlling the position from side mount.
Aliev tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Halleck advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halleck (9) vs (4) Aliev
Aliev tries to hold on but Halleck pushes him away.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck takes Aliev's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halleck (12) vs (4) Aliev#SUB#
Halleck is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aliev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halleck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aliev breaks Halleck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (12) vs (6) Aliev
Halleck looking to control.
#SUB#
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Aliev from controlling successfully.
Halleck has his hands on Aliev's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
Halleck is looking to sweep but instead, Aliev has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Halleck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliev won't allow Halleck to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halleck has his foot on Aliev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aliev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aliev is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Aliev looking to pass the guard.
Halleck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Halleck keeping full guard, as Aliev tries to pass.
Aliev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halleck is trying to keep Aliev in close.
Halleck is looking to sweep but instead, Aliev has passed into half guard.
Aliev is thwarting Halleck's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Aliev has control of the leg.
Halleck manages to get to full guard.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Aliev postures up.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Halleck looking to control.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.
Halleck controls Aliev momentarily but Aliev frees himself. #T14#
Aliev looking to pass the guard.
Halleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halleck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halleck's waist but Halleck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halleck enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halleck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.#T1#
Halleck is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Halleck being controlled here, momentarily.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Halleck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halleck working a defensive guard but Takeshi passes into half guard.
#T2#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halleck is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Halleck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halleck felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takeshi tries to pass to full mount but Halleck defends it.
Halleck is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Halleck
Takeshi fails to move to back control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Halleck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Halleck to control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
Halleck working to try and regain half guard.
Halleck tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar but Halleck turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halleck. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Halleck
Halleck looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Takeshi is pulling down on Halleck's head. It's preventing any offense from Halleck, at least for the moment.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Halleck tries to pass. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Halleck defends easily.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Halleck from controlling successfully.
Halleck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Halleck preventing the sweep.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halleck stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (7) vs (2) Halleck#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Halleck recovers full guard. #T8#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Halleck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halleck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Takeshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Halleck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Halleck has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halleck manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Halleck has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Halleck#T10#
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Halleck jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Halleck has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeshi prevents Halleck from moving into mount.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Halleck keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Takeshi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halleck's best efforts.
Takeshi wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halleck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Halleck eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.#T12#
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halleck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halleck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (8) Halleck
Halleck tries to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away. #T13#
Halleck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halleck wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
#T14#
Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Halleck
Halleck wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi has control of Halleck's left arm, preventing Halleck from doing any damage.
Halleck trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (15) vs (10) Halleck
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sleech.
Halleck attempts a counter takedown but Sleech avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sleech clinches up with Halleck and pushes him back against the cage.
Halleck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halleck tries to pull guard but Sleech holds him up against the cage and eventually Halleck drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Halleck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sleech uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
Sleech trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom. #T1#
Halleck wants to sweep here but Sleech controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck managing to control the position.
Sleech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halleck pulls Sleech in close to prevent any damage.
Sleech trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleech manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (0) Sleech
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleech controls Halleck momentarily but Halleck frees himself. #T3#
Halleck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleech's guard.
Halleck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halleck wants to pass to mount but Sleech is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Halleck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sleech is just riding it out for now. Halleck eventually gives up the hold.
Sleech felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halleck controlling the action here.#T4#
Halleck is trying to control. Sleech wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halleck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Sleech won't allow it.
Sleech is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Sleech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Halleck wants to pass to mount but Sleech is defending the position.
Sleech is not content to let Halleck control the position.
Halleck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sleech is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Still in half guard, Halleck seems content to control.
Halleck is pressing down on Sleech's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleech is holding on for now.
Sleech wants to control but Halleck passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (5) vs (0) Sleech
Sleech regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halleck's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sleech trying to control but Halleck postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Halleck is looking for a kimura here.
Halleck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halleck trying to mount his opponent but Sleech defends it.
Halleck sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Sleech wants to get back to full guard.
Sleech wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy.
Sleech moves into full guard.
Halleck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halleck is working hard here to advance position.
Sleech working a defensive guard but Halleck manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (8) vs (0) Sleech#T9#
Halleck has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halleck (10) vs (0) Sleech
Halleck trying to control but Sleech is having none of it.
Halleck fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Halleck swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sleech is now in Halleck's guard. A big mistake from Halleck there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (10) vs (2) Sleech
Sleech passes into half guard.
Halleck wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Halleck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sleech's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sleech's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halleck (14) vs (2) Sleech#SUB#
Halleck looking for the choke from the back.
Halleck tries to keep control of the position but Sleech is staying busy.
Sleech trying to control the position but Halleck manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sleech 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 Halleck gets his way!
Sleech wants to control his opponent's hands but Halleck gets his hands free.
Will Halleck go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sleech is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halleck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T11#
Sleech is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sleech preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halleck. #SUB#
Halleck is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sleech is defending well though. Halleck let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Halleck 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, Sleech has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halleck biding his time, controlling Sleech. #T12#
Sleech rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halleck trying to control from half guard but Sleech is working away.
Halleck slows the pace down in half guard.
Halleck is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sleech! Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (17) vs (2) Sleech
Sleech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sleech is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Sleech is looking to improve his position but Halleck isn't that keen on the idea.
Halleck wants to control the pace but Sleech is squirming around nicely.
Halleck controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Halleck swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sleech is now in Halleck's guard. A big mistake from Halleck there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (17) vs (4) Sleech#T14#
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck looking for a sweep. Not yet Halleck, not yet.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Sleech is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleech looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Halleck sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halleck (0) vs (2) Green
Halleck is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Halleck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halleck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halleck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (0) vs (5) Green
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Green trying to control the action but Halleck is working from the bottom.
Halleck tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green looking to control but instead Halleck has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Green is working for a kimura but Halleck is defending it quite comfortably.
Halleck tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Green has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (0) vs (8) Green#T2#
Halleck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halleck is working hard here to advance position.
Halleck wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Halleck can't escape the position.
#T3#
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halleck (0) vs (11) Green
Halleck tries to roll but Green sticks to his back.
Halleck trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip.
Halleck is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Halleck pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to stick to Halleck's back but Halleck is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halleck. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (11) Green
Halleck passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Halleck prevents Green from improving his position.
Halleck stalling.
Green is looking for a sweep. Halleck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green wants to improve his position but Halleck is controlling well.
#SUB#
Halleck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Green tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg. #SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Halleck.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Green looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Halleck is defending well. Green quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Halleck has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Green celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green!
A relieved looking Walon Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halleck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Globe.
Nice takedown defense from Halleck. No joy for Globe on that attempt.
Globe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halleck tries to counter with a takedown but Globe is quick to defend against it.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Globe.#TD2#
Globe looking to score a takedown here. Halleck is defending well but Globe drives through and ends up in Halleck's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halleck (0) vs (2) Globe#SUB#
Halleck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halleck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Globe trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Globe controls the pace.
Globe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Globe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Globe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Globe passes Halleck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halleck is looking to improve his position.
Halleck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Globe wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Globe preventing the sweep.
Halleck keeping full guard, as Globe tries to pass. #T3#
Globe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halleck controls Globe momentarily but Globe frees himself.
Halleck seems keen to control Globe's posture.#SUB#
Halleck has his foot on Globe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Globe works his way back into a safe position though.
Globe tries to free his leg and advance position but Halleck is retaining full guard.
Halleck is trying to keep Globe in close.
Globe is stalling in the full guard.
Halleck 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: Halleck (2) vs (2) Globe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Halleck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Globe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halleck.
Globe controlling the position well.
Halleck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Globe is pressing down on Halleck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Globe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Halleck is fighting to break Globe's control of his arms but Globe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halleck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halleck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Globe keeping moving, preventing Halleck from controlling successfully.
Halleck content to stall in guard here.
Globe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Halleck passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (5) vs (2) Globe
Globe regains half guard.
Globe wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy.
Globe is refusing to be controlled, as Halleck sits in half guard.
Halleck passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (8) vs (2) Globe
Globe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Globe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Halleck controlling from mount.
Halleck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Globe is looking to escape.
Halleck with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Globe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Globe tries to control the position but Halleck now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halleck (11) vs (2) Globe#T8##SUB#
Halleck looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Globe showing good submission defense here.
Globe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halleck is taking a breather. Globe 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.
Globe trying to control from the bottom.
Halleck is trying to control the action in half guard but Globe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halleck is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Globe reverses the position - he's now on top in Halleck's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (11) vs (4) Globe#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halleck holds on and takes a little breather.
Globe trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.
Halleck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Globe 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.
Globe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Globe postures up.
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Globe from controlling successfully.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Globe postures up.
Halleck pulls Globe in close to prevent any damage.
Globe looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Globe passes into half guard.
Globe is trying to control. Halleck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Globe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halleck is staying active underneath Globe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Halleck tries to roll over but Globe keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Globe in particular looking to stall.
Halleck wants to get back to full guard.
Halleck moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Halleck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Globe is aware though and is defending well.
Globe stopping the sweep attempt from Halleck.
Globe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Globe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (11) vs (7) Globe
Halleck sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Halleck looking for submissions off his back.
Globe is controlling the pace.
Globe wants to control but Halleck is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB2#
Globe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.
Halleck wants to control but Globe is keeping busy.
Globe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Globe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halleck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halleck moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Globe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Globe advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jargon tries to clinch but Halleck moves out of range.
Jargon sets himself, and Halleck steps forward looking for the clinch! Jargon avoids it this time.
Jargon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck with the counter takedown but Jargon avoids it easily.#TD#
Halleck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jargon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck pulls Jargon in to control the position.
Jargon won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck working a defensive guard here.
Halleck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jargon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Halleck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jargon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jargon postures up.
#SUB2#
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jargon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jargon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jargon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Jargon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halleck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jargon looking to pass the guard.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Halleck is trying to keep Jargon in close.
Jargon won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Halleck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jargon trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jargon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Halleck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jargon defends it easily.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jargon stopping the sweep attempt from Halleck.
Jargon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halleck is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (2) Halleck
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (2) Halleck
Jargon advances to half guard.
Jargon is trying to control the action in half guard but Halleck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Halleck manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jargon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halleck trying to control the position here.
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Halleck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (4) Halleck#T5#
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Halleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon is adopting a defensive guard.
Halleck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Halleck trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon pulls Halleck in close to his closed guard and prevents Halleck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halleck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jargon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (6) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Jargon postures up. #T7#
Jargon looking to pass the guard.
Halleck is controlling Jargon's posture.
Halleck working a defensive guard here.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Jargon postures up.
Halleck is pulling down on Jargon's head to control his posture. #T8#
Jargon stays in close to Halleck's body and controls the position.
Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (6) vs (6) Halleck
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jargon holds on and takes a little breather.
Halleck pushing down on Jargon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jargon trying to hold on to Halleck's head to control him but Halleck postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck is pressing down on Jargon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jargon is holding on for now. #T9#
Halleck is just content to waste time from the top position. Jargon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Jargon looking to control but Halleck passes into half guard.
Halleck is taking a breather. Jargon 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.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Jargon is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Halleck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Halleck is working for a kimura but Jargon is defending it quite comfortably.
Halleck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halleck wants to control but Jargon is keeping him busy.
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Jargon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halleck trying to control the action but Jargon is working from the bottom. #T11#
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Jargon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halleck passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (6) vs (9) Halleck
Halleck fails to advance to Jargon's back.
Halleck looking to control but Jargon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Jargon can't escape the position.
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.
Jargon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jargon wants to control but Halleck passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (6) vs (12) Halleck
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jargon is not content to let Halleck control the position.
Jargon trying to hold on to Halleck's head to control him but Halleck postures up.
#T13#
Halleck not doing much here.
Halleck passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (6) vs (15) Halleck#SUB2#
Jargon tries to improve his position but Halleck has taken his back! Halleck has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jargon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Halleck pushes Jargon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Halleck as Ngannou shoots in.
Halleck tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Ngannou with that takedown attempt.
Halleck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ngannou.
Halleck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ngannou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Halleck's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Halleck
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halleck is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halleck manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Halleck#T1##SUB#
Halleck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halleck has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngannou holds on and takes a little breather.
Halleck passes Ngannou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halleck uses his free foot to push down on Ngannou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ngannou. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) Halleck
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Halleck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Halleck tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Halleck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halleck prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ngannou tries to hold on but Halleck pushes him away.
Halleck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou prevents Halleck from taking his back.
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking to secure an arm triangle but Ngannou defends it well. #T5#
Halleck wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely.
Halleck pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Halleck wants to take his opponent's back but Ngannou doesn't allow it. #T6#
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Halleck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halleck tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Halleck controlling the pace for now.
Halleck fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Ngannou regains half guard.
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg.
Halleck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ngannou wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Halleck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halleck wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou has a hand on Halleck's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halleck takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (8) Halleck
Ngannou sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ngannou is staying active underneath Halleck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Halleck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Halleck's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Halleck is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Halleck moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (11) Halleck
Halleck tries to move to mount but Ngannou blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ngannou trying to remain calm as Halleck controls from the top position.
Halleck wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Halleck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12##SUB2#
Halleck tries for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halleck is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Halleck is trying to control. Ngannou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
Halleck looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (11) Halleck
Halleck is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halleck working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halleck looks to clinch #TD#
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Halleck#SUB#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Halleck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halleck manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Halleck's guard.
Halleck working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
Halleck has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halleck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos. #SUB2#
Halleck actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Halleck is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Halleck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halleck gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Halleck has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Halleck has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Halleck trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
#SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Halleck has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halleck's guard.
Halleck is not content to let Santos control the position.#SUB2#
Halleck actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Halleck defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Santos wants to control the pace but Halleck is squirming around nicely.
Halleck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halleck wants to control but Santos is having none of it.#SUB#
Santos has hold of Halleck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halleck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Halleck can't escape the position.
Halleck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halleck tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Santos prevents Halleck from getting the reversal.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Halleck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halleck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halleck is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halleck wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halleck wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halleck regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Halleck looking for a triangle here. Santos is fighting it but it looks tight! Halleck pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Santos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Halleck misses with a hook to the body
and Ambergrove counters with a left and a right that stings Halleck.
Halleck wants to clinch up but Ambergrove keeps it at a distance.
Ambergrove punishes Halleck's body with a nice straight punch.
Halleck fails with a takedown attempt.
Ambergrove cracks a nice hook into Halleck's ribs.
Halleck tries to clinch
and Ambergrove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ambergrove stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ambergrove with a nice calf kick.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Halleck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ambergrove counter with a right hand.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Ambergrove. #ROC#Halleck is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gurney Halleck has been cut.
Halleck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ambergrove counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Halleck falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Irelia Ambergrove! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Rahul looks to land a combination but Halleck avoids it well.
Rahul lands with a slapping head kick.
Rahul throws a sloppy head kick and Halleck moves out of range easily.
Halleck shoots in for a takedown but Rahul shows good takedown defense.
Rahul throws a series of punches but Halleck avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Halleck misses.
Halleck missing with a left hand there. Rahul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahul throws a head kick but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
Rahul misses with a head kick.
Rahul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahul tries to counter by clinching up but Halleck breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rahul is defended easily by Halleck.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahul is just out of range.
Halleck throws a right hand that misses
and Rahul counters with a three punch combo that has Halleck backing up. Halleck nods at Rahul to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahul tries to clinch up.
Rahul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halleck.#T1#
Rahul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rahul tries to clinch but Halleck is having none of it.
Rahul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahul fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Rahul.
Rahul moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Rahul misses with a double jab.
Rahul scores with a leg kick.
Rahul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Halleck swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Rahul counter with a right hand.
Rahul lands a two punch combo.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahul was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Rahul throws a combination. Halleck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahul scores with a jab.
Rahul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rahul rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Halleck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahul swivels and escapes.
Rahul avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Rahul fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Halleck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rahul throws a series of punches but Halleck avoids them all with ease.
Halleck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahul moves away.
Rahul tries to clinch up.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahul staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Rahul.
Rahul tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahul tries to bum rush Halleck with a series of wild strikes but Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rahul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halleck walks into a left hand.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahul. #T3#
Rahul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halleck throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Halleck.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck lands with a shot to the body.
Halleck throws the left hand but Rahul avoids the punch easily.
Halleck missing with a left hand there. Rahul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahul manages to avoid it.
Rahul keeps Halleck at a distance using the push kick.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahul was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Halleck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rahul lands a high kick!
Rahul tried to score with a low kick but Halleck checks it.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck avoids a kick to the body.
Halleck throws out a counter right but Rahul avoids it with no problem.#T4#
The fighters circling - Halleck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Halleck as Rahul shoots in.
Rahul wants to clinch up but Halleck keeps it at a distance.
Rahul throws a body kick that misses.
Halleck throws out a counter right but Rahul avoids it with no problem.
Rahul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halleck defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobina Rahul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahul lands a head kick. Halleck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Halleck missing with a left hand there. Rahul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Rahul.
Rahul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halleck. Halleck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rahul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobina Rahul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halleck keeps the fight on the outside.
Rahul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halleck can do to turn this around?
Rahul defending well as Halleck loads up on a big left hand.
Rahul lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Rahul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahul moves away.
Rahul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Halleck looks to land a right hand but Rahul moved out of range.
Rahul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rahul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halleck lands a jab to Rahul's midsection.
Rahul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Rahul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahul tries a head kick but it misses.
Halleck misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Rahul counters by clinching up. #TD#
Rahul jumps guard and drags Halleck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Halleck drops back looking for a leg! Rahul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rahul manages to kick Halleck off! Halleck jumps back into Rahul's guard.
Rahul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halleck on the ground.#T1#
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Halleck drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Halleck seems to have locked his on tight now - Rahul screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Halleck, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gurney Halleck! |
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