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Event:
FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1# Jonsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jonsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jonsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonsson moves away. Jonsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jonsson punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch. Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away. Brown throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jonsson. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jonsson stuffs the takedown. Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jonsson looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well. Brown misses the jab. Jonsson throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1# Jonsson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown. Martin Jonsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Brown. Jonsson throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jonsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jonsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jonsson misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy. Jonsson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Jonsson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Martin Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jonsson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range. Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonsson. Jonsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.#TD2# Jonsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SUB# Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Jonsson looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Jonsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jonsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Jonsson's legs - danger averted. Jonsson being controlled here, momentarily. Brown trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom. #T3# Brown is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Jonsson has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though. Brown is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Jonsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Jonsson has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Brown misses the jab. Jonsson misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jonsson lands the left hand. Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from Brown.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Jonsson has been cut.#T4# Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy. Jonsson misses the shot to the body. Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jonsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Brown staying out of range there. Jonsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown blocks a jab. Brown thuds his right hand into Jonsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Jonsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jonsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jonsson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Jonsson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Martin Jonsson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jonsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head. Jonsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonsson.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jonsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Jonsson gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jonsson tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Jonsson tries to tie him up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonsson. Jonsson is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jonsson down to the mat. Jonsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Brown tries to move into range but Jonsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Jonsson. No joy for Brown on that attempt. Jonsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here. Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target. #T1# Jonsson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jonsson misses with a body shot.
Jonsson misses with a wild body shot. Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jonsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Jonsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jonsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brown lands a nice hook to Jonsson's body. Jonsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jonsson misses with an uppercut. Jonsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Martin Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jonsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Jonsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jonsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Jonsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Brown dips to his left and cracks Jonsson with an uppercut!#CUT2#Martin Jonsson's cut is getting worse. Jonsson connects with a single shot there. 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! Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jonsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jonsson throws a combination that misses and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brown throws out a counter right but Jonsson avoids it with no problem. Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2# Brown throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jonsson tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Jonsson is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Brown drops back looking for a leg! Jonsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jonsson manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Jonsson's guard. Oh Jonsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown pushes down on Jonsson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jonsson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2# Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonsson tries to get out of the position. Jonsson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB2# Brown seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jonsson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Brown! Frank Brown is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Frank Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
FCL - 61
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1# Brown drops his hands momentarily and Da Prince takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nice shot by Da Prince. Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Da Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Prince. Da Prince lands a jab to the nose. Da Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away. Da Prince throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Da Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Brown forces Da Prince back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown. Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Da Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Da Prince regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Da Prince. Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brown trying to control but Da Prince is working from the bottom. Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard. Brown wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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. Brown stays in close to Da Prince's body and controls the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Da Prince stuffs the takedown. Da Prince now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Da Prince throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Brown misses. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Da Prince lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range. Da Prince takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Prince can pounce on him.
Da Prince throws a hook but Brown blocks it. Da Prince walks into a jab. Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown tries for a takedown but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Da Prince keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick. Brown thows a left - swing and a miss! Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Prince. Da Prince cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown cracks Da Prince with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Da Prince tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Brown pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Da Prince is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Brown! Our winner, Frank Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FCL - 50
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Jonsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown. Nice defenses there by Brown. Jonsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Frank Brown has been cut. Jonsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Brown clinches with his opponent.
Jonsson misses with some punches.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Jonsson looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonsson. Jonsson wants to break free but Brown has control.
Jonsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonsson looking to slow down the pace here. Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards. Brown misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Jonsson manages to break the clinch.
Jonsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Jonsson has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown misses with a straight right. #T1# Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Jonsson. Martin Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown looks to land a right hand but Jonsson moved out of range. Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. A swing and a miss from Jonsson. Brown lands with an overhand left. A slow jab from Jonsson misses its intended target. Jonsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jonsson throws a body shot but no joy. Jonsson misses the jab. A jab lands there for Jonsson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2# Jonsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Nice uppercut lands for Jonsson. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown takes one to the chin there. Jonsson connects with a body shot. Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonsson lands with a nice body punch. Jonsson looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well. A decent looking cross lands there for Jonsson. Brown jabs Jonsson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jonsson avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonsson.
Jonsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Jonsson. Jonsson misses with an uppercut. #T3# Jonsson scores with a jab to the head.
Jonsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jonsson lands a right hook to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Jonsson.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Brown scores with a hook to the body. Jonsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brown slips a jab and a cross from Jonsson.
Good shot there by Brown. Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jonsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head. Jonsson misses the body punch and Brown counters with a straight right hand. Jonsson throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease. Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away. Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. 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! Jonsson misses the shot to the body. Jonsson missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Brown avoids the body shot from Jonsson.
Brown cracks Jonsson with an open hand slap. Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Martin Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jonsson lands a jab to the nose. Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jonsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab. Jonsson misses with an uppercut. Jonsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Jonsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown. Jonsson throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonsson.
Jonsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Jonsson thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Jonsson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Jonsson misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jonsson misses with a wild body shot. Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jonsson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch. Jonsson blocks a jab. Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jonsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jonsson throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jonsson misses with a right hand and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jonsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jonsson connects with a looping right hand.
Jonsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jonsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.#T1# Good shot there by Brown. Brown avoids the body shot from Jonsson.
Some wild striking there from Jonsson.
Jonsson throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily. Jonsson throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Brown misses with a looping left. Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
Jonsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head. Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jonsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jonsson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Martin Jonsson is winning the standup battle so far. Jonsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Jonsson. Jonsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around? Jonsson misses with a left hand and Brown counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Brown cracks Jonsson with an uppercut from hell and Jonsson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Brown's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#T2# Brown content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Jonsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Jonsson's legs to the side, diving into side control! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Brown trying to control the position but Jonsson is working away. #SUB2# Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Jonsson is defending well. Jonsson is trying to improve his position. Brown is looking to take a break and control but Jonsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Brown taking a breather here. #SUB2# Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Jonsson is defending well. #SUB2# Brown tries for a kimura but Jonsson is defending well. Brown trying to control the position but Jonsson is working away. Jonsson sneaks back into half guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Brown is thwarting Jonsson's attempts to control the position. Jonsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown stays in close to Jonsson's body and controls the position. Jonsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Jonsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.#SUB# Jonsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jonsson. Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brown lands a lovely overhand right. Jonsson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jonsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Martin Jonsson's cut is getting worse. Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jonsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brown jabs Jonsson right on the nose. Jonsson blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Jonsson is rocked! Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oh Jonsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Brown drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jonsson right on the button. Jonsson goes down! Brown follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Brown gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Brown! A victorious Frank Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 4
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1# Brown dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Wang connects with a leg kick. Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wang throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wang tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Wang cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1# Wang works the jab nicely. Wang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes. Brown defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown throws a jab when Wang was well out of range. A leg kick checked by Brown. Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown slips a jab from Wang. Wang cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown. Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Brown's head back.
Wang jabs at Brown's body. Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands. Brown staying out of range there. Brown misses with a shot to the body and Wang counters with a nice body shot. Wang scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one. Wang moves away from the strike by Brown. Wang throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wang throws a leg kick enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it. Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Wang. Wang takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Wang is looking to chop away at Brown's legs. Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown. Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wang.#T3# Wang connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off. Wang throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brown throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Wang. Wang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Brown missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head. Brown throws a big shot that misses. Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wang misses the shot to the body. A jab lands there for Wang. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Wang throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though. Wang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively. Wang misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target. Brown throws a body shot but no joy. Wang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Some wild striking there from Wang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang 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# The fighters circle momentarily. Wang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Brown misses the jab. Brown moves away from the strike by Wang. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Wang counters with a straight right hand. Wang scores with a nice strike. Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wang to score with a decent uppercut. Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Wang. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Wang dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it. Nice jab there from Wang. Wang throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Wang looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Wang just gets out of the way. Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big right from Wang misses. Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Wang misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown. Wang throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily. Wang clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown avoids the head kick by Wang.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wang tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.#T2# Wang stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wang digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Wang digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs. Brown throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses. Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Wang. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.#T3# Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown. Wang throws a nice head kick!
Brown moves out of range of the strikes. Brown moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Wang lands with a right hand. Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wang slips under a jab from Brown. Brown avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it. Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4# Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wang takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Brown is looking to counter punch. Wang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wang throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown. Wang misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Wang misses with a leg kick. Brown is looking to counter punch. Frank Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wang throws a big shot that misses. Wang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brown counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hung Young Wang has been cut. Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Wang misses with a looping left. Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang. Wang misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. A shot to the body from Wang misses and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD# Wang ducks straight into an uppercut from Brown and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wang manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Wang is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wang wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. Wang is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him? Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Wang seems to have recovered his senses. Brown postures up.
Brown wants to stand but Wang has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Wang in his guard.#REVB# Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2# Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Wang controlling from side mount. Brown tries to improve position but can't. Wang wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3# Brown is looking for a sweep. Brown is not content to let Wang control the position. Brown is looking to reverse the position. Wang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# Brown misses the shot to the body. Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though. Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away. Wang lands a slapping body shot.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wang!
Hung Young Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wang moves out of range as Brown strikes. Hung Young Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Brown misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Brown. Well Wang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 3
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1# Robillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away. Robillard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Brown throws a lazy right hand but Robillard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brown misses the shot to the body. Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away. It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Robillard misses with a wild combination.
Robillard tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. Decent striking displayed by Robillard there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Robillard throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. Brown throws out a counter right but Robillard avoids it with no problem.#T1# Robillard tries to clinch and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brown misses with an uppercut. Brown thows a left - swing and a miss! Robillard connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back. Brown takes one to the chin there. A telegraphed right hand from Robillard misses the target. A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Brown walks into a straight right hand from Robillard. Robillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Robillard tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Brown throws out a powerful jab. Robillard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# 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! Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Robillard should have avoided that one. Brown loads up on a big right hand but Robillard slips the punch. Robillard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brown. Robillard tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Brown throws a body punch but Robillard moves out of range. Robillard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown. Robillard blocks a jab. Robillard is looking to counter punch. Michel Robillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Robillard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown.#T3# The fighters circling - Robillard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brown throws out a counter right but Robillard avoids it with no problem. Robillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut. Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Robillard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Brown moves out of range of the strikes. Robillard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Robillard throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range. Brown misses with a body shot.
Robillard leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##CL# Brown tries to keep at a distance but Robillard has taken the fight into the clinch. Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michel Robillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Brown. This has been an exciting period of action! Robillard scores with a hook to the body. Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Robillard has him pressed against the cage. Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut. Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robillard backwards. Robillard pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard. Brown tries to break the clinch but Robillard is controlling the position. Robillard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brown looks winded! Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Robillard. 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 Michel Robillard will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Michel Robillard's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Brown misses the shot to the body. Brown defending well as Robillard loads up on a big left hand. Brown thows a left - swing and a miss! Robillard lands with an overhand left. Robillard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Brown takes a swing at Robillard's ribcage but misses. Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robillard manages to avoid it. As Brown tries to get set, Robillard tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robillard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Robillard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Robillard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL# Robillard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage. Robillard pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard. #TD2# Brown jumps into guard, dragging Robillard to the mat.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Robillard preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Robillard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground. Brown keeping moving, preventing Robillard from controlling successfully. #T2# Robillard tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. Brown is controlling Robillard's posture. Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #T3# Brown is still trying to improve position. Brown keeping moving, preventing Robillard from controlling successfully. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
#REVB# Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Brown looking to pass the guard. #T4# 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. Brown 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Robillard's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Michel Robillard's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Robillard looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brown misses the shot to the body. Robillard misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Robillard jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance. Robillard feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Robillard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Robillard cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown looks to land a right hand but Robillard moved out of range. Robillard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Robillard wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. Robillard slips under a jab from Brown.#T1##CL# Brown gets tackled into the cage by Robillard. Robillard maintains the clinch. #TD2# Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robillard uses from the top position. Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Robillard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. Robillard wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T2# Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Frank Brown has got the better of the ground game so far. Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Robillard is holding on for dear life with his legs. Brown controlling the action here. #SUB2# Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robillard is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! #T3##SUB2# Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Brown working for a submission but Robillard is keeping him at bay. Robillard tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2# Robillard is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Brown locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Robillard is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Brown! Frank Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 2
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1# Jab from Brown. Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Kona counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown. Kona misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A combination from Kona does no damage. Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Kona is just out of range. A little jabbing left from Kona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Brown misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown misses with a wild body shot. Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kona has time to react. Kona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1# Kona misses with a straight right. Brown throwing a counter right hand but Kona manages to avoid it. Kona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kona avoids the body shot from Brown.
#CL# Brown moves into the clinch. Kona blocks an uppercut.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. #BC# Brown breaks from the clinch.
Kona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kona misses with a right hand and Brown counters with a nice body shot. Brown misses the shot to the body. Kona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.#T2# Kona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown. It seemed like Kona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kona scores with a shot to the body.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Kona is out of range. Kona throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. 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! Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Kona. Brown scores with the left hand. Kona knows he should have avoided that one. Frank Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kona moves out of range of the strikes. Kona misses with a wild combination.
Kona throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand. Kona needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.#T3# Kona throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kona throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. Kona takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Brown throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kona to counter with a crisp jab. Kona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A shot to the body from Brown misses and Kona counters with a nice uppercut. Brown jabs Kona to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4# Kona throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brown dodges the punch combination from Kona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown prevents Kona from breaking the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konas head. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Kona blocks an uppercut.
Kona tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown 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# Brown slips a jab from Kona. Brown throwing a counter right hand but Kona manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Kona does a little dance to reset his feet. Brown wants to clinch. Brown misses with a left hand enabling Kona to counter with a crisp jab. Nice shot lands for Brown. Kona misses with a right hand and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown. Kona throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem. Donk. Kona catches Brown right on the button with a cross. Kona might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Brown misses with a looping left. Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Kona's shoulder, as Kona tries to avoid the shot. Kona is looking for the big counter here. Ted Kona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Kona is just out of range. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kona.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Kona looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely. Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Kona's head back.
#T2# Kona throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. Kona misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a straight left. Kona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kona throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range. Kona slips under a jab. Frank Brown is winning the standup battle so far. Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kona on the wrong end of a nice jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Brown. Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Kona. #T3# Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kona. Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kona's head. Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Kona to counter with a crisp jab. Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kona throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem. Brown misses with a right hand and Kona counters with a nice body shot. #KD2# Kona lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Brown sprawling to the canvas. Kona follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Brown hang on? #CUT2#It looks like Frank Brown has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown is looking for a sweep. Kona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kona is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it. #T4# Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kona can do to turn this around? Brown is controlling Kona's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kona advances position into side control! Kona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. Brown wants to control but Kona postures up. Brown is trying to improve his position. 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 Frank Brown will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Frank Brown's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kona misses with an uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brown loads up on a big right hand but Kona slips the punch. Kona throws a right hand that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand. Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kona manages to circle out of the way. Brown misses with a hook. A countering left hand to the body from Kona misses. Brown misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kona throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem. Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Kona throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kona moves out of range as Brown strikes. Kona unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1# Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Kona misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot. Kona misses with a straight right. Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kona. A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut. Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Brown misses with a left hand and Kona counters with a left and a right that stings Brown. Ted Kona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frank Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Kona misses with a shot to the body and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. Brown lands with a hook. Kona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kona tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Kona is just out of range. Kona throws a counter combo. Kona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks. Kona ducks under a wild hook from Brown. No joy there for Kona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kona duly obliges. Donk. Brown catches Kona right on the button with a cross.#T3# Kona walks into a jab. Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown is looking to counter punch. Brown avoids the body shot from Kona.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kona throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely. A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kona moves out of range of the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Kona misses the target. Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kona counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Brown breaks the clinch.
#T4# Kona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Kona counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Kona is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Brown cracks Kona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Brown cracks Kona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight! Frank Brown showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Brown! A very excited looking Frank Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 1
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1# Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood. A big left from Blood misses. Blood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Blood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown. Blood looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely. It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blood. Blood throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brown throwing a counter right hand but Blood manages to avoid it. Blood misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely. Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab. Blood misses with a looping left. Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Blood takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Nice uppercut there from Blood. Blood lands a nice looking body shot.
Young Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Blood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Blood misses with a right hand and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brown throws out a powerful jab.#KD# Brown drops his shoulder and cracks Blood with a huge uppercut! Blood goes down! Can Brown finish him?
#ROC#Blood is rocked! Brown is stalling in the full guard. Blood is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him? Blood seems to have recovered his senses. Brown passes Blood's left leg - he's now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blood wants to control but Brown passes into side.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Blood tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #SUB# Brown has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blood is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Brown! Our winner, Frank Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1# Wang misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Brown moves into range and clinches up with Wang. Wang working aggressively here.
Wang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Wang working aggressively here.
Brown is trying to break free. Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch. Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards. Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wang backwards. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang. Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown. Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the ropes. Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the ropes.#T1##BC# Brown breaks from the clinch.
Wang tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Nice uppercut there from Brown. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wang misses with a hook. It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lands a jab to Brown's midsection. Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Brown staying out of range there. Wang cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wang throws out a powerful jab. Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Brown's head back.
Wang throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown works the jab nicely. Wang throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Wang misses. Wang tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. Brown is looking to counter punch. Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown. Wang throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. Wang throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Wang takes one on the button.#ROC#Wang is rocked! Brown misses the shot to the body. #KD# Brown scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Wang beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout. Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him? Wang throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Wang face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Brown! During a confident post fight interview, Frank Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride. Robillard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Frank Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robillard avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown misses the jab. Robillard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks. Robillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robillard. Robillard moves out of range of the strikes. Brown lands with an overhand left. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Robillard avoids the body shot from Brown.
#CL# Robillard rushes Brown and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Robillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A nice left hand lands by Robillard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown misses with some punches.
Robillard tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
#BC2# Brown breaks the clinch.
A big left from Brown misses. Brown missing with a left hand there. Robillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Robillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Robillard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Brown throws a hook but Robillard blocks it. Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robillard at a distance.
Robillard walks into a straight right hand from Brown. Robillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Nice cross by Robillard. Robillard works Brown's body with a nice hook. Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown. Brown digs a good hook to Robillard's body.
Robillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robillard.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target. #T2# Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown. Robillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown. Brown misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice uppercut there from Brown. Brown thuds a left hand into Robillard's body. Brown thuds his right hand into Robillard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Robillard swinging wildly here.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robillard. Robillard circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Brown misses the jab. Brown misses with a looping right. Robillard tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target. #T3# Brown with a nice cross. Robillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Robillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Robillard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Robillard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Robillard's shoulder, as Robillard tries to avoid the shot. Brown missing with a left hand there. Robillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Robillard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy. Brown misses with a hook
and Robillard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Robillard counters with a stiff right hand. Robillard fails in his attempt to clinch. Brown misses with a looping left. Robillard misses with a straight right. Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown. Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robillard counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown misses with a straight right. Robillard staying out of range there. Jab from Brown. Brown swings for the body but Robillard moves out of range.
Brown might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Robillard walks into a stiff left hand from Brown. Robillard slips under a jab from Brown. Robillard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Robillard throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot. Brown misses with a looping left. Robillard tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range. Robillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown. Jab from Brown. Robillard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robillard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Robillard slips under a jab. Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robillard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Robillard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Robillard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brown misses with a hook. Robillard ducked under it nicely. Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Robillard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Robillard misses the shot to the body. Brown slips under a jab from Robillard. Frank Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup. Decent striking displayed by Brown there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away. Brown throws a looping overhand right but Robillard ducks down to avoid it. Robillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brown throws a jab when Robillard was well out of range. Robillard slips a jab from Brown.#T1# Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Brown. Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown. Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robillard counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Robillard closes the distance and clinches. Brown working aggressively here.
Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside. Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Robillard lands on the inside with an uppercut. Robillard lands a right hand. 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! Robillard pushes Brown back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Robillard. A shot in the inside from Robillard. Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Robillard.
#T2# Robillard pushes Brown back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Robillard working aggressively here.
#BC2# Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Robillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Robillard does a little dance to reset his feet. Brown misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Robillard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Robillard has double underhooks. Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robillard scores with a hook to the body. Brown is breathing heavily. Robillard lands a nice uppercut. Robillard working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
Robillard lands an uppercut. Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Robillard lands on the inside with an uppercut. Robillard lands a right hand. A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard. Robillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Robillard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Robillard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Robillard - that landed with a thud.
Robillard lands a hook to the side of the head. Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Robillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Robillard lands a shoulder strike. Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brown takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Brown is rocked! Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard. Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Robillard finish him? A right hand to the body from Robillard.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# A right hand to the body from Robillard.
Robillard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. Robillard lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Robillard. A hook to the body from Robillard.
Robillard lands with a short head shot on the inside. Robillard lands a shoulder strike. Robillard pushes Brown back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Robillard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Nice body punch from Robillard - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Robillard. Robillard cracks Brown with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Brown goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Brown wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michel Robillard! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1# Kona misses the jab. Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kona. Kona swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kona throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kona at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Brown. Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot. A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot. Kona misses with a wild body shot. Kona lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kona misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a straight right hand. Kona missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Ted Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kona falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Brown counters by clinching up. #T1# Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kona. Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside. A frustrated look appears on Kona's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown throws a head punch that misses. Brown lands an uppercut. Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brown misses with a short punch on the inside. Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it. Brown working aggressively here.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head. Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses. Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown pushes Kona back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Kona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Kona swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
A combination from Kona does no damage. A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target. Kona throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Kona swings and misses with a shot to the body and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Brown lands a jab to the nose. Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown. A jab from Kona does it's job there. Kona throws a right and a left that both miss. 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! Kona needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kona throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. Brown throwing a counter right hand but Kona manages to avoid it. Kona misses with a body shot
#CL# and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Brown working aggressively here.
Kona wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Brown tries to work over Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brown working aggressively here.
Frank Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Kona is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kona controls his hands.
Kona blocks an uppercut.
Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Kona breaks from the clinch.
Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.#T2# Brown moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kona clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kona misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Brown closes the distance and clinches. Brown lands an uppercut. Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it. Brown working aggressively here.
Kona takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brown throws a head punch that misses. Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. 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 Frank Brown will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kona. Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ted Kona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big right from Kona misses. Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kona throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! A cross from Kona lands. Kona misses with a left hand #CL# and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kona can do to turn this around? Kona blocks an uppercut.
Frank Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kona. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kona blocking some punches.
Kona is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. #T1# Kona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. Kona prevents a body shot from Brown. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kona. Kona tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the ropes. Kona blocks a body shot from Brown. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kona wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kona. Kona tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the ropes. Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kona controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Kona's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kona lands with a right to the head. Kona tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Ted Kona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Brown 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Frank Brown! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Frank Brown! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Frank Brown!
Frank Brown wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Frank Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Brittle clinches with his opponent.
Brittle holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Brittle is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. Brittle blocking some punches.
Brittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Brittle uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brittle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Brittle. Brittle working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brittle is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. Brittle blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Brittle manages to break the clinch.
Brittle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Brittle moves into the clinch. Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brittle is trying to break free.#T1##BC2# Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Brown misses with the head strike.
Brittle is trying to break free. Brittle is trying to break free. Brown working aggressively here.
#BC2# Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brittle blocks a jab.#CL2# Brittle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Brittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target. Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Brittle has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown prevents Brittle from breaking the clinch.#T2# Brown throws a head punch that misses. Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brittle backwards. Brittle tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brittle is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. Brown has Brittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Brittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brittle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Brittle breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Brittle moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside. Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Brittle takes the fight into the clinch. Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. Brown working aggressively here.
Brittle is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. A hook to the body from Brown.
Brittle is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brown working aggressively here.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brittle is keeping busy. Brittle is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brittle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brittle. Brown has Brittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Brittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Brittle has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. #BC2# Brittle breaks from the clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Brittle rushes Brown and presses him up against the ropes. Brown throws a head punch that misses. Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Brittle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brittle looks to clinch and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Brittle.#CL2# Brittle rushes Brown and presses him up against the ropes. Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brittle is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Brittle. Brown misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. #T2# Brittle has Brown pushed against the ropes. Brittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brittle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brittle wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
#BC2# Brittle manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Brittle rushes Brown and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Brittle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brittle tries to clinch and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brittle fails in his attempt to clinch. Brittle wants to clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.#CL2# Brittle drives through and clinches with Brown against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Brittle clinches. Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brittle's efforts to push away. Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Brittle uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Brown forces Brittle back against the ropes and clinches. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brittle can do to turn this around? Brittle tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. Brittle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Frank Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Brown has Brittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Brittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brittle trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brittle into the ropes. Brittle tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown has Brittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Brittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brittle wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC2# Brittle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brittle darts in trying to clinch and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Brown misses with a straight right. Brittle is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Brittle manages to avoid it. Brittle tries to clinch and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brittle tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. Brittle is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Brittle has Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T2# Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brittle's efforts to push away. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Brittle tries to tie him up. Brittle tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brittle's efforts to push away. Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brittle is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. Brittle tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the ropes. Jack Brittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brittle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Frank Brown showed his dominance in that final round. Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Frank Brown! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Frank Brown! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Frank Brown!
Frank Brown wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Frank Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jone White! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Brown gets a double leg takedown into White's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) White Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. White wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard. White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. White won't allow Brown to pass to mount. Brown is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth. White trying to control here.
#SUB2# White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Brown trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though. White preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Brown wants to pass the guard but White is defending well. #SUB# Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well. White is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily. White trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2# White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for White! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) White White wants to control but Brown is having none of it. White has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) White White tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Brown has one arm under White 's neck. White is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Brown manages to get his arm free though and White is in a world of trouble! Brown sinks in the hooks and squeezes! White turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Brown! Our winner, Frank Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Frank Brown! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Brown gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (2) Brown The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Chukwuma defends it. Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Chukwuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown tries to pass to full mount but Chukwuma defends it. Chukwuma trying to control here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working. #T1# Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard. Brown is keen to just control but Chukwuma is a slippery customer. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Chukwuma trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (5) Brown Chukwuma can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2# Brown goes for an armbar but Chukwuma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chukwuma. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (5) Brown#SUB2# Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chukwuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown controls Chukwuma momentarily but Chukwuma frees himself. Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chukwuma is now in half guard. Brown is holding on to half guard well. Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwuma is working away from the top position though.#T4# Chukwuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully. Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. Chukwuma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5# Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully. Brown is trying to control the position but Chukwuma postures up. #T6# Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Chukwuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. #SUB# Chukwuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7# Chukwuma is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (7) Brown#SUB# Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Chukwuma is keeping the position.#SUB# Chukwuma looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Chukwuma 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: Chukwuma (4) vs (7) Brown#T8# Brown moves into full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully. Chukwuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Chukwuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chukwuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Chukwuma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (7) vs (7) Brown#T9# Brown manages to get back to half guard. Brown wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping busy and won't allow it. Chukwuma trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it. Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10# Chukwuma won't allow Brown to sweep him here. Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown is trying to control the position but Chukwuma postures up. Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Brown working for a triangle but Chukwuma defends it easily.
Brown is trying to control the position but Chukwuma postures up. #T11# Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Brown is looking for a triangle but Chukwuma pushes his legs off easily.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T12# Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (7) vs (9) Brown Brown trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom. Chukwuma trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB# Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown 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. Let's hope that Brown 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.#T14# Brown trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom. #SUB# Chukwuma looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Brown is defending well. Chukwuma quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Brown has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chukwuma celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tinashe Chukwuma! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Caique Lima! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Lima moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off. Lima wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.#TD# Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Lima Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard. Brown 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. Brown passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. Brown controlling the pace. #T1# Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard. Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Lima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Lima Brown wants to hit a sweep here but Lima passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Lima#SUB2# Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lima. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2# Brown regains half guard. Brown wants to control the action here but instead Lima manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (8) Lima Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Brown is just holding on here. Lima manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (11) Lima Brown tries to break free.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Lima working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Brown is doing well to defend. Lima seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Brown is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caique Lima! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ted Kona! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Kona tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
#TD# Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Kona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Kona#SUB# Brown 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. Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Brown trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom. Brown wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving. #T1# Kona trying to control the position.
Kona looking for a sweep. Not yet Kona, not yet. Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kona keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kona is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown passes Kona's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2# Kona wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#SUB# Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Kona Brown tries to control but Kona wriggling away. Brown takes Kona's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kona is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Kona#T3# Brown is looking to control Kona but Kona is wriggling around and keeping busy. Brown is trying to stick to Kona's back but Kona is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kona. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Kona The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Brown is looking for a triangle but Kona pushes his legs off easily.
Kona won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T4# Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kona is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Kona has managed to sneak the leg through. Brown is controlling Kona's trapped leg to prevent Kona from advancing to side control. Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kona wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (2) Kona#T5# Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kona is retaining full guard. Kona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (4) Kona Kona wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. Brown keeping moving, preventing Kona from controlling successfully. #T6# Kona stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (7) Kona Brown is trying to improve his position. Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kona is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kona is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Kona wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T7# Kona postures up.
#SUB2# Kona has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kona's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (7) Kona#SUB2# Kona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (7) Kona#SUB# Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kona is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T8# Kona is trying to improve his position. Kona seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning. Kona is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kona rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Kona! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (9) Kona Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (17) vs (9) Kona#T9# Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kona's guard. Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kona regains full guard. Nicely done. Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kona trying to control the position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kona is retaining full guard. Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (20) vs (9) Kona Kona regains half guard.#T10# Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Brown wants to take a breather but Kona is having none of it. Brown trying to control from Kona's half guard. Kona has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2# Kona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving. Brown is really struggling to control Kona but he's trying to hold on to the position. Kona is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T11# Kona wants to sweep but no luck. Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kona looking to control.
Kona keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving. Brown stays in close to Kona's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Kona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12# Brown slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Kona defends the submission attempt. Kona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Brown is trying to control. Kona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kona tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T13# Brown trying to mount his opponent but Kona defends it. Kona trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to advance position but Kona counters by regaining guard. Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown advances to half guard. Kona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kona.#T14##SUB2# Kona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well. Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Kona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kona is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (20) vs (11) Kona
And that's the end of the fight! Brown takes the fight on points by 20 to 11. After winning the bout, Frank Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frank Brown! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Brown goes for a double leg but Macho Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Macho Man continues to drive forward. Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brown. Brown dives in and grabs Macho Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macho Man pushes down on Brown's head and hops out. Brown shoots for a takedown but Macho Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Brown. Nice takedown defense from Macho Man. No joy for Brown on that attempt. Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macho Man pinned against the ropes. Macho Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macho Man pinned against the ropes. Macho Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Macho Man. Macho Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Brown has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Macho Man counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Brown tries to pull guard but Macho Man won't allow it.
Macho Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2# Macho Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macho Man (0) vs (2) Brown 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. Brown trying to control but Macho Man is working from the bottom. Macho Man working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Macho Man controlling Brown's posture. Brown looking to pass the guard. Macho Man working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Macho Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macho Man is holding on for now. Macho Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground. Macho Man is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Brown wants to take a breather but Macho Man is having none of it. Macho Man is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2# Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Macho Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Macho Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to advance position but Macho Man won't allow it. #T4# Macho Man is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Brown wants to control but Macho Man is keeping him busy. Macho Man trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown moves into full mount! Macho Man won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (0) vs (5) Brown#T5# Macho Man is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action. Macho Man wants to control but Brown is having none of it. Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Macho Man is working to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6# Macho Man can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macho Man wants to control but Brown is having none of it.#T7# Macho Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Brown is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Macho Man is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Macho Man flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Brown anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Macho Man and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Brown slips an arm under Macho Man chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Brown has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Brown is squeezing on Macho Man like an anaconda would it's prey. Macho Man fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Brown! A victorious Frank Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Rockmuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Rockmuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Rockmuller The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockmuller pulls his head out easily. Rockmuller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Rockmuller's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Rockmuller We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB# Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. Rockmuller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#T2# Rockmuller has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position. Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard. #T3# Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown stands and throws Rockmuller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Rockmuller A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB# Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4# Brown controls the position from side control.#SUB# Brown swings around for an armbar but Rockmuller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Rockmuller Brown working a defensive guard but Rockmuller passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rockmuller passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (7) Rockmuller#T5# Brown is trying to improve his position. Brown struggling a bit here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Brown keeping his opponent close. Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6# Brown is trying to improve his position. What's Brown going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T7# Rockmuller laying and praying for a moment but Brown takes advantage and regains half guard. Brown wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Brown is looking to control Rockmuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted? Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. Rockmuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T8# Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Rockmuller is proving a slippery customer.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Brown 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.#T9##SUB# Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Rockmuller to get to half guard.
#SUB# Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockmuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockmuller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (9) vs (7) Rockmuller#T10##SUB# Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# Rockmuller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms. #SUB# Brown has got his arm under Rockmuller's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rockmuller has spun round into Brown's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (9) vs (9) Rockmuller Brown keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T11# Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brown trying to control the position here. Rockmuller pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard. Brown tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.#T12# Brown wants to get back to full guard but Rockmuller has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (12) Rockmuller Brown tries to lock up and control but Rockmuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13# Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Rockmuller has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (9) vs (15) Rockmuller Rockmuller controls the action. Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rockmuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14# Brown is trying to break free.
Rockmuller is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. Brown wants to escape the position.
Rockmuller is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Rockmuller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rockmuller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (15) Rockmuller Brown stays in close to Rockmuller's body and controls the position. Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (17) Rockmuller Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (17) Rockmuller
And that's the end of the fight! Rockmuller wins on points by 17 to 13. Don Rockmuller 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacek Siuta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Brown! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siuta (0) vs (4) Brown Siuta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Brown is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siuta has escaped the position, nice work there. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siuta is looking for a sweep.#T1# Brown taking a breather here. #SUB2# Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Brown working away. Siuta is looking to reverse the position. Brown is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Siuta is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Brown tries for a kimura but Siuta is defending well. #T2# Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Brown is working to tighten his grip on Siuta's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Siuta has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brown is really squeezing tight and eventually Siuta passes out! Brown breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Brown! A relieved looking Frank Brown 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenji Matsuda! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Matsuda clinches up against the ropes. Matsuda is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Brown has clasped his hands together around Matsuda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Matsuda#SUB# Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Matsuda is defending well. Brown wants to control but Matsuda is keeping him busy. Matsuda tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matsuda is not content to let Brown control the position. #T1# Matsuda is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsuda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Matsuda is not content to let Brown control the position. #T2# Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsuda can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Brown trying to control the position but Matsuda is working away. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Brown working away. Matsuda tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. You can see the frustration on Matsuda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Brown laying and praying for a moment but Matsuda takes advantage and regains half guard. Brown is looking to stall here but Matsuda recovers full guard. Matsuda keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. Matsuda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Brown is working hard here to advance position. Matsuda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4# Brown wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving. Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5# Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Matsuda Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Brown working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6##SUB# Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted. Matsuda wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB# Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7# Brown keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass. Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Brown wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB# Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Matsuda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9# Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda preventing the sweep. #SUB# Brown working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10# Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (2) Matsuda Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard. Matsuda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (4) Matsuda Matsuda preventing the sweep. Matsuda looking to pass the guard. Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Matsuda Matsuda is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
#SUB# Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsuda has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11# Matsuda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Matsuda is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Matsuda Matsuda is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12##SUB# Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Matsuda tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#SUB# Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Matsuda is in no mood to give up. Brown content just to control the position here. Brown fails to move to back control. #SUB# Brown working for a submission but Matsuda is keeping him at bay. #T13# Matsuda is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount. Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsuda is looking to escape. Brown moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (14) vs (4) Matsuda Brown tries to keep control of the position but Matsuda is staying busy.#SUB# Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB# Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Brown trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14##SUB# Matsuda defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Matsuda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Brown tightening his grip on Matsuda, looking for the choke. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Matsuda tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Brown takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. A relieved looking Frank Brown 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:
400K Testing
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1# A left lands for Test. Agano misses with a looping left. Agano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Test throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Agano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Test. Test throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agano digs a good body shot into Test's ribs. Test misses with a looping right. Test throws a body shot but no joy. Test throws a body shot but no joy. Agano misses with an uppercut. Test avoids the body shot from Agano.
Test ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Test. Agano does a little dance to reset his feet. Test throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Agano cracks Test with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Agano moves away from the strike by Test. It looked like Agano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Test. Agano takes a swing at Test's ribcage but misses. #T1# Agano drops his hands momentarily and Test takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Agano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Test was well out of range. Poor timing from Agano. Test misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agano.
Test uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agano.
Test connects with a body shot that sends Agano's belly button to the back. Agano swings for the body but Test moves out of range.
Test tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agano was well out of range. Poor timing from Test. Test lands with an overhand left. Test punishes Agano's body with a nice straight punch. Agano avoids the body shot from Test.
Agano's corner calls for a 1-2. Agano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Test lands a nice hook to Agano's body. Agano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Agano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agano lands a nice shot to the body.
Test steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agano. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Agano misses with a body shot.
Agano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2# Test steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agano. Agano defending well as Test loads up on a big left hand. Agano avoids the body shot from Test.
Test takes one to the chin there. A punch lands to the side of Agano 's head but he takes it in his stride. Test swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Test throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Agano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Test manages to avoid it. Agano thuds his right hand into Test's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Agano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Test just misses with a punch to the body.
Test walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Test misses with an uppercut. Agano swings and misses with a shot to the body and Test counters with a straight right hand. Agano lands a body shot.
Agano misses with a hook. Test ducked under it nicely. Test now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Summit One Test. Well Test has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 9:10 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Summit One Test! A victorious Summit One Test thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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