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Event:
RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Tonder sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is nestled in close to Van Tonder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Jacobs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SU2#
Jacobs stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1#
Van Tonder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. Van Tonder didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Jacobs has gone for a leg lock! Van Tonder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobs's guard.#REVR##SU#
Van Tonder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Tonder checks the leg kick.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Tonder checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Van Tonder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Tonder's guard.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
Jacobs passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Jacobs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Van Tonder avoids them all with ease.
Van Tonder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Van Tonder tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Tonder has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Tonder's thigh. Van Tonder counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Tonder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Jacobs pulls Van Tonder in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Jacobs has his feet on Van Tonder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jacobs is looking to slow Van Tonder down with leg kicks.
Hendrik Van Tonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Van Tonder.
Jacobs wants to counter with a clinch but Van Tonder pushes him away.
We've been informed that Jacobs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##TD2#
Jacobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobs lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Tonder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs cracks Van Tonder with a solid left hand.
Van Tonder keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass. #SU2#
Jacobs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Tonder, up you get! #TD2#
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Van Tonder's brow.
Van Tonder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Van Tonder has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Jacobs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Tonder to the ground. Jacobs is now in Van Tonder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs postures up.
#SU2#
Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hendrik Van Tonder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Tonder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Van Tonder is defending well. #SUB2#
Jacobs has hold of Van Tonder's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Van Tonder tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jacobs cranks the arm and Van Tonder screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Van Tonder, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ron Jacobs!
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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Event:
RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Pamungkas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pamungkas connects with a looping right hand.
Van Tonder misses with a head kick.
Pamungkas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Tonder throws a right and a left that Pamungkas avoids nicely.
Pamungkas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Tonder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Tonder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pamungkas feints and then cracks Van Tonder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Tonder down.
Pamungkas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Tonder misses with a few strikes there.
Van Tonder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Tonder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pamungkas tests Van Tonder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pamungkas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pamungkas with a hook.
Van Tonder tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pamungkas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pamungkas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Tonder has time to react.#ROC#Van Tonder is rocked!
Hendrik Van Tonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamungkas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Van Tonder right on the button. Van Tonder goes down! Pamungkas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pamungkas gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bambang Pamungkas!
Hendrik Van Tonder was interviewed post fight and said 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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Event:
RSE 15: The Art of Violence
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Van Tonder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Tonder or not. #BC#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Tonder tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Tonder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Tonder looks winded!
Robinson feints a jab promting Van Tonder to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Tonder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Van Tonder gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!#CL#
Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson just leaning against Van Tonder, taking a breather. #BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Tonder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1##CL#
Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Robinson. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Van Tonder crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Van Tonder is rocked!
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Tonder is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson works Van Tonder's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robinson stalling the fight.
Robinson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Van Tonder seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson presses Van Tonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson is working Van Tonder over against the cage.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Robinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Van Tonder backs away looking to recover.
Robinson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Van Tonder's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Robinson dives in looking to finish as Van Tonder flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Robinson's strikes! Robinson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Van Tonder's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Van Tonder was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Robinson!
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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Event:
RSE 10: Drenched In Blood
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward stands up over Van Tonder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward cracks Van Tonder with a solid left hand.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Tonder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Van Tonder in his guard.#REVR#
Ward managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Tonder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Tonder won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Tonder's guard. #REVB##T2#
Ward stands up over Van Tonder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Van Tonder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ward 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. Ward seems to have locked his on tight now - Van Tonder screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ward, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). William Ward!
After winning the bout, William Ward thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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Event:
RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Tonder.
Van Tonder looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Clinchevsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Tonder sprawls well initially but Clinchevsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clinchevsky in particular looking to stall.
Van Tonder 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.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Tonder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Clinchevsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Tonder tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clinchevsky has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clinchevsky content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Clinchevsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Tonder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Tonder shrugs it off.
Van Tonder blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clinchevsky unloads with some shots from mount but Van Tonder bucks and avoids them well.
Clinchevsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clinchevsky throwing strikes here but Van Tonder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clinchevsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Tonder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Clinchevsky controlling from the full mount.
Clinchevsky forces the positional change into back control.
Clinchevsky biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Clinchevsky is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Tonder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Clinchevsky patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Van Tonder right now.
#SUB#
Clinchevsky is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Tonder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Clinchevsky.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Clinchevsky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Clinchevsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clinchevsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Tonder up against the cage.#TD#
Clinchevsky gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clinchevsky content to control rather than advance.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Tonder sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Clinchevsky is controlling the pace.
Clinchevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clinchevsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Tonder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clinchevsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU#
Clinchevsky decides to stand up. #TD#
Clinchevsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Tonder on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Tonder's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Tonder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clinchevsky controls the pace.
Ivan Clinchevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clinchevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Tonder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clinchevsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Clinchevsky'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.
Clinchevsky passes into half guard. #SUB#
Van Tonder is defending against the submission attempts here by Clinchevsky.
#SUB#
Clinchevsky is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Tonder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clinchevsky.
Still in half guard, Clinchevsky seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Clinchevsky decides to return to a standing position.
Clinchevsky fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Clinchevsky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Clinchevsky darts in and clinches Van Tonder up against the cage.
Clinchevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Clinchevsky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clinchevsky 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.
Van Tonder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Tonder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown but Van Tonder shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Clinchevsky clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Clinchevsky on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Clinchevsky.
#TD#
Clinchevsky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Van Tonder is trying to keep an underhook but Clinchevsky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clinchevsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clinchevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clinchevsky controlling the pace. #T3#
Further stalling from Clinchevsky.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Tonder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clinchevsky works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clinchevsky controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Clinchevsky working for a submission but Van Tonder is keeping him at bay.
Clinchevsky content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinchevsky moves to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Clinchevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clinchevsky, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Clinchevsky!
The defeated Hendrik Van Tonder had this to say: 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Law moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Tonder.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Van Tonder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Law enables Van Tonder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Law manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Law pushes Van Tonder off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Van Tonder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Law bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Van Tonder gets a double leg takedown into Law's guard.
Law pushes Van Tonder off and gets back to his feet.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Van Tonder lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Van Tonder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Law sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Tonder away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Van Tonder tries to land a leg kick but Law saw it coming and moves away.
Van Tonder looks to clinch
and Law counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Tonder doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
#T2#
Van Tonder tries to clinch
and Law counters with a head kick.
Van Tonder tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law wants to counter the offense by Van Tonder and move into the clinch position.
Van Tonder looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.#TD#
Van Tonder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Law has his feet on Van Tonder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
Van Tonder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Law momentarily.
Law avoids a kick to the body.
#T3##TD#
Van Tonder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Law pushes Van Tonder off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Van Tonder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Tonder lands in his opponent's guard.
Law kicks Van Tonder off and gets to his feet.
Van Tonder throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Tonder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4##TD#
Van Tonder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Law has one foot on Van Tonder's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Van Tonder doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
A head kick misses from Van Tonder.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Tonder just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Law gets caught napping as Van Tonder dives in and scores a takedown. Law manages to retain guard.
Law pushes Van Tonder off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trafalgar Law 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##TD#
Van Tonder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Law kicks off Van Tonder and gets to his feet. #TD#
Van Tonder gets a takedown into half guard.
Law has one foot on Van Tonder's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Van Tonder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Tonder throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Tonder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Van Tonder backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Van Tonder manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Van Tonder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Law quickly recovers to half guard.
Law pushes Van Tonder off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Van Tonder misses #TD2#
and Law counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Law sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Tonder's guard. #T2#
Law passes to full mount!
Law moves to the back. #SUB2#
Law working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Van Tonder is doing well to defend. Law seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Van Tonder is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trafalgar Law!
Trafalgar Law took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Hendrik Van Tonder was interviewed post fight and said 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Shelby has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Shelby. #CL2#
Shelby moves into range and clinches up with Van Tonder.
Van Tonder is looking to break free of the clinch but Shelby has double underhooks. #TD2#
Shelby ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shelby no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shelby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Shelby stands and steps away. Van Tonder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shelby misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shelby gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Tonder throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
Van Tonder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Shelby has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Shelby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Shelby turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Van Tonder wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is dominant here and he's now got Van Tonder's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shelby is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Van Tonder taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Shelby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Shelby!
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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