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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aharon's waist but Aharon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris shoots in but Aharon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Aharon counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aharon tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Aharon
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aharon stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping full guard, as Aharon tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Harris has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aharon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harris has tightened it up now! Aharon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Harris! |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Franklin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) Franklin#SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Harris wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (0) Franklin
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin prevents Harris from moving into mount. #T1#
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Harris is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin is not content to let Harris control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franklin defends it well.
Franklin trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin trying to get back to full guard but Harris takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (8) vs (0) Franklin#T4#
Harris wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Franklin has worked his arm free - good work by Franklin!
Franklin looking for a sweep but Harris has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (10) vs (0) Franklin
Harris is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Franklin is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Harris pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now.
Franklin wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Franklin tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now. #T8#
Franklin is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Franklin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Harris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Franklin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Franklin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Franklin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (13) vs (4) Franklin#T9##SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harris prevents Franklin from moving into mount. #T10#
Harris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Franklin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (13) vs (6) Franklin
Harris tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it. #T11#
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris is just holding on here. Franklin manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (9) Franklin
Harris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franklin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin gets his hands free as Harris looks to control.
Harris turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin controlling Harris's posture.
Franklin trying to control the position.
#T12#
Harris 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.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Franklin reverses the position - he's now on top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (14) Franklin
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 15 to 14. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanovic's waist but Ivanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side. #TD#
Ivanovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Ivanovic is now in Harris's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic forces his way into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Harris
Harris tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ivanovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris can't escape the position.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is looking to work his way around to Harris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Harris can't escape the position.
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic wants to take his opponent's back but Harris doesn't allow it.
Harris is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanovic has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris regains half guard.
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Ivanovic is controlling the pace.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Harris is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ivanovic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris wants to improve his position but Ivanovic is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Harris trying to control here.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ivanovic seems content to control.#T6#
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass. #T7#
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (2) Harris#T10#
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic 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.#SUB2#
Harris 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.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture. #T11#
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Ivanovic has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Further stalling from Ivanovic.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ivanovic is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ivanovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic controlling Harris's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ivan Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harris (0) vs (4) Marshall
Marshall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (0) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to control but Marshall is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Marshall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harris is now in Marshall's guard. A big mistake from Marshall there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (6) Marshall
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Marshall controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (8) Marshall
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T3#
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T4#
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (2) vs (11) Marshall
We've been informed that Marshall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Harris wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marshall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Harris's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Piedbatulo clinches with his opponent.
Piedbatulo stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
#TD#
Piedbatulo pulls guard effortlessly.
Piedbatulo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Harris trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Harris is pushing down on Piedbatulo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Piedbatulo is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura but Piedbatulo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Piedbatulo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping him busy.
Piedbatulo is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Piedbatulo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Harris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Piedbatulo is controlling Harris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harris trying to control the action but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harris should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Piedbatulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (0) Harris
We've been informed that Harris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piedbatulo passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Piedbatulo trying to control the pace.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
Well, if Piedbatulo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Piedbatulo content to control rather than advance.
Piedbatulo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harris is looking to control Piedbatulo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?#T6#
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Piedbatulo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Piedbatulo trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Piedbatulo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Piedbatulo prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Piedbatulo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piedbatulo pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piedbatulo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piedbatulo pulls his head out easily.
Piedbatulo trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Piedbatulo trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Piedbatulo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piedbatulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Piedbatulo wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position. #T8#
Piedbatulo content to control rather than advance.
Harris trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
#T9#
Piedbatulo controlling the action here.
Piedbatulo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.
Harris trying to control here.
Piedbatulo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (5) vs (0) Harris#T10#
Harris tries to hold on but Piedbatulo postures up.
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Piedbatulo controlling from the full mount.
Piedbatulo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Harris is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (8) vs (0) Harris#T11#
Piedbatulo has good solid back control here.
Piedbatulo doesn't have the hooks in and Harris manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (8) vs (2) Harris
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in to control the position.
Piedbatulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (10) vs (2) Harris
Piedbatulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Harris is trying to keep Piedbatulo in close.
Harris wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piedbatulo defends well.#T13#
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Piedbatulo tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris 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.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Piedbatulo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Azeno Piedbatulo gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynch enables Harris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard. #REVR#
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Lynch is adopting a defensive guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass. #SUB#
Lynch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lynch postures up.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Harris controls Lynch momentarily but Lynch frees himself.
Lynch trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVB#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.
Harris wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lynch on his heels. He'll look to pass Lynch's guard now, I'm sure.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Lynch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Harris wants to control but Lynch passes easily into half guard.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynch looking to control.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lynch gets to mount! Harris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Lynch avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #T4#
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lynch has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Lynch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lynch gets a takedown into half guard.
Harris preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harris is pressing down on Lynch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris 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.#T1#
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch wants to control the action here but instead Harris manages to pass to full mount!
Harris wants to take Lynch's back but he can't do it this time.
Harris tries to control but Lynch wriggling away.
Lynch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Harris trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch can't escape the position.
Chad Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lynch has worked his arm free - good work by Lynch!
Harris working away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lynch is not content to let Harris control the position.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Lynch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Harris.
Well Harris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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