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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side. #CL#
McKenna has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Nice elbow from McKenna.
McKenna can't break the clinch.
#TD#
McKenna gets control of Cole's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKenna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McKenna looking for a triangle here. Cole is fighting it but it looks tight! McKenna pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cole is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Buticchio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buticchio moves out of range of the body kick from Cole.
Buticchio cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Buticchio works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Cole moves forwards but Buticchio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buticchio lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buticchio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!#SUB2#
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buticchio, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buticchio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buticchio wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Buticchio tries to kick Cole off in order to stand up. Cole Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Buticchio is trying to escape the position but Cole is controlling the position.
Buticchio is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Cole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buticchio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buticchio tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Buticchio trying to remain calm as Cole controls from the top position.
Buticchio stops Cole from passing to mount.
Cole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Buticchio is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cole is trying to get an arm triangle but Buticchio is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buticchio wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Cole are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Buticchio is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Cole.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buticchio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
A jab from Buticchio does it's job there.
Buticchio lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand. #TD2#
Cole gets a double leg takedown into Buticchio's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Buticchio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Cole stands and steps away. Buticchio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buticchio punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buticchio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##CL2#
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buticchio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buticchio is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Buticchio tries to pull guard but Cole won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Buticchio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buticchio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cole to keep the fight standing.
Buticchio tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Buticchio drops back down to his feet.
Buticchio is trying to pull guard but Cole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Cole has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buticchio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Buticchio is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrea Buticchio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Buticchio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Cole feints and as Buticchio raises his hands in defense, Cole changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buticchio is keeping the position for now.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buticchio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Buticchio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Buticchio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.#T1#
Cole 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.
Let's hope that Cole 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.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buticchio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Buticchio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buticchio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cole controls the pace.
We've been informed that Cole has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buticchio cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrea Buticchio is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Buticchio gets caught napping as Cole dives in and scores a takedown. Buticchio manages to retain guard.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Buticchio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Buticchio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Buticchio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cole uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Cole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buticchio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Cole decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cole showed some decent athleticism there.
Buticchio tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Cole gets the takedown into side control.
Cole is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Buticchio's shoulder. That is not cool.
Buticchio tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cole controlling from the full mount.
Buticchio is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cole goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Buticchio turns into him and now he's in Cole's guard.
Cole has Buticchio pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Chase Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cole.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cole is continuing to stall.
Cole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Buticchio is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Buticchio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cole trying to control here.
#T3#
Cole tries to get to full guard but Buticchio has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cole with the active half guard here but Buticchio passes nicely into side control.
Cole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cole wants to control the action here but instead Buticchio manages to pass to full mount!
Cole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Buticchio tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Cole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cole holds on for dear life.
Cole has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buticchio keeps control of the position as Cole tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Buticchio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buticchio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Buticchio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Van Kloot counters with a two punch combo.
Van Kloot is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Kloot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Kloot scores with a spinning back kick!
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Kloot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Van Kloot dives in and scores a takedown into Cole's guard.
Van Kloot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Cole wants to stand but Van Kloot is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kloot content to stall in guard here.
Van Kloot with a nice head shot there.
Van Kloot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Van Kloot advances to half guard.
Cole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Van Kloot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Kloot has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Van Kloot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
A head kick from Van Kloot lands but Cole takes it in his stride.
Cole takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Van Kloot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Van Kloot is taking a breather. Cole 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.
Cole manages to get to full guard.
Van Kloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard.
#REVR##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.
Cole wants to control from the top but Van Kloot keeps moving.
Van Kloot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Japie Van Kloot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Van Kloot throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Kloot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Van Kloot wants to get back to full guard but Cole has mounted him!
Cole wants to control the pace but Van Kloot is squirming around nicely.
Van Kloot is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kloot tries to lock up and control but Cole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cole trying to control but Van Kloot is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kloot tries to hold on but Cole postures up.#T1#
Van Kloot wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cole looking to ground and pound but Van Kloot is blocking nicely.
Cole landing punches.
Van Kloot is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Van Kloot is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Cole thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Kloot can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Van Kloot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cole lands with some strikes.
Van Kloot working to try and regain half guard.
Cole looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Van Kloot really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cole wants to control the pace but Van Kloot is squirming around nicely.
Van Kloot gets back to half guard.#T3#
Van Kloot is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Kloot avoid being mounted?
Cole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cole seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Kloot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
Cole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Kloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole thows a huge punch but Van Kloot dodges it nicely.
Cole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Kloot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Van Kloot rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole jumps guard but Van Kloot stands there with Cole around his waist. Cole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cole jumps guard but Van Kloot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Cole dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cole throws a push kick but Van Kloot slaps the foot to one side.
Van Kloot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Van Kloot moves into the clinch.
Van Kloot gets underhooks to prevent Cole's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Kloot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cole is trying to break free.#BC2#
Van Kloot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Kloot.
Van Kloot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD#
Cole dives in and scores a takedown into Van Kloot's guard.
Van Kloot keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Van Kloot keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Cole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Kloot wants to stand and escape but Cole is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Kloot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kloot dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##TD#
Cole shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Kloot napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cole advances to full mount. #T4#
Van Kloot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cole.
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Kloot is looking to improve his position but Cole isn't that keen on the idea.
Cole sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cole working for a guillotine from mount but Van Kloot is in no mood to give up.
Cole wants to control the pace but Van Kloot is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Cole! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Chi feints a jab promting Cole to slip. Chi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chi.
Chi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chi circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cole throws an elbow but Chi slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Cole has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chi jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chi cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.#CL#
Cole rushes Chi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chi breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Cole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chi!
Cole working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Chi bucks up and tries to throw Cole off but instead Cole has got his back!#SUB#
Chi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cole's arms.
Cole keeps control of the position as Chi tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cole is working for a rear naked choke. Chi is not defending it well and Cole has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Chi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Chi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chase Cole! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Mehdomedov has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Cole is trying to stall.
Mehdomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Mehdomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position.
Mehdomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cole is controlling him.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mehdomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mehdomedov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehdomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Cole striking off his back but it's not causing Mehdomedov any problems.
Cole trying to strike off his back.
Cole pulls Mehdomedov in to control the position.
Cole is continuing to stall.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing Mehdomedov from standing up.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mehdomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mehdomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mehdomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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.
Mehdomedov throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Cole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cole lands in his opponent's guard.
Cole pushing down on Mehdomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mehdomedov won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Cole not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehdomedov is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Mehdomedov defending well. #T3#
Cole controlling the pace.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cole thows a huge punch but Mehdomedov dodges it nicely.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Mehdomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Cole.
Cole is taking a breather. Mehdomedov 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole is thwarting Mehdomedov's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mehdomedov is defended easily by Cole.#TD2#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mehdomedov's guard.
Mehdomedov is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chase Cole will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mehdomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mehdomedov cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Mehdomedov.
Cole throws a push kick but Mehdomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Mehdomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cole pinned against the cage. Cole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but Mehdomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mehdomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Mehdomedov. Mehdomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mehdomedov moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.#T1##TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mehdomedov has one foot on Cole's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Cole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cole throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Cole controlling the position.
The adventures of Cole the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Cole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mehdomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Mehdomedov defending against the ground and pound.
Cole throwing strikes but Mehdomedov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cole is trying to get back to half guard.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mehdomedov is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mehdomedov trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole has Mehdomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Mykha Mehdomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mehdomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mehdomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cole.
Mehdomedov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mehdomedov fails with the takedown.
Mehdomedov sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Mehdomedov avoids it this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mehdomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cole, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Cole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mehdomedov to the mat! Mehdomedov manages to get full guard.
Mehdomedov wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Cole misses with a hook
and Mehdomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Cole 's knee. #TD2#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cole showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Mehdomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Cole is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Cole 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.
Mehdomedov is trying to stand back up but Cole is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mykha Mehdomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cole decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole not doing much here.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cole is looking to advance position but Mehdomedov won't allow it. #SU2#
Cole stands up and beckons Mehdomedov to join him on the feet.
Cole takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Mehdomedov pushes him off.
Mykha Mehdomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mehdomedov closes the distance but Cole moves to the side #TD2#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. Mehdomedov fights it but they end up in guard.
Cole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Cole pushes down on Mehdomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cole stalling.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chase Cole.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mykha Mehdomedov!
Mykha Mehdomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chase Cole!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Cole gets a double leg takedown into Marston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Cole
Marston is pulling down on Cole's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Cole
Cole is trying to hold Marston in close to prevent damage but Marston has managed to pass into half guard.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard.
Cole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cole is trying to keep Marston in close.
Cole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marston is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cole looking for subs off his back but Marston has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Marston is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Cole won't allow it.
Cole is in trouble now - Marston has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Cole
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cole is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marston takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (8) vs (2) Cole
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cole doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Cole can't escape the position.
Cole keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Cole tries to buck him off.
Marston not allowing Cole to control his hands.
Cole tries to break free.
#T7#
Cole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Marston controlling well, preventing Cole from escaping the position.
Cole controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Marston controls the position.
Cole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Cole prevents Marston from taking his back.
Marston controlling his opponent.
Marston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Cole wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cole wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Cole reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cole rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (11) vs (2) Cole
Marston controlling from the back.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Cole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (11) vs (4) Cole
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Cole trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (13) vs (4) Cole
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole is trying to keep Marston in close.
#SUB2#
Cole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (16) vs (4) Cole
Marston in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Marston moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (18) vs (4) Cole
Cole tries to control Marston's body but Marston pushes him off. Cole squirms to his side and now Marston has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marston (21) vs (4) Cole
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Good control from Marston.#T13#
Cole tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cole doesn't escape.
Marston is not going to allow Cole to sit and survive in this position.
Cole is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marston is staying active.#T14#
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cole tries to break free.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chase Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoruba Igbo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Igbo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (0) Igbo
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igbo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (2) Igbo
Cole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Igbo on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Igbo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cole dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (4) vs (2) Igbo
Igbo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Igbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Igbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there. #T1#
Igbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Igbo keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Igbo is retaining full guard.
Igbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Igbo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Cole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Further stalling from Cole.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cole postures up.
#SUB2#
Igbo working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
Igbo working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole is looking to pass into half guard but Igbo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Igbo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (4) vs (4) Igbo
Igbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Igbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Igbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Igbo is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB#
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Igbo stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Igbo passes Cole's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Igbo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Cole controlling the position well.
Igbo is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Igbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Igbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Igbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cole is pulling down on Igbo's head to control his posture.
Igbo trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole is controlling Igbo's posture.
Igbo trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cole working for a triangle but Igbo defends it easily.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Igbo from controlling successfully. #T10#
Cole pulls Igbo in to control the position.
Igbo wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Igbo from controlling successfully.
Igbo won't allow Cole to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Igbo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Igbo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Igbo from controlling successfully. #T11#
Igbo is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Cole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Igbo escapes and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (4) vs (7) Igbo
Cole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Igbo seems to be working for a kimura but Cole defends the submission attempt.
Igbo wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy. #T12#
Igbo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cole wants to improve his position but Igbo is controlling well.
Cole is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole is staying active underneath Igbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Igbo's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cole is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB2#
Igbo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Igbo.
Igbo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igbo wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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