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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 7570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 6969 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lotus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the tiger. Boudreaux has chosen Zombie Barricades as his entrance music. Tommy Lotus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lotus darts in and clinches Boudreaux up against the cage.
Lotus tries for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks.
Boudreaux drags the fight down to the ground.
Lotus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lotus'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.
Lotus pushing down on Boudreaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lotus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lotus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lotus (3) vs (0) Boudreaux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boudreaux will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boudreaux has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lotus gets to mount! Boudreaux was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lotus (5) vs (0) Boudreaux
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lotus (8) vs (0) Boudreaux
Lotus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boudreaux doesn't escape.
Lotus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Boudreaux's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lotus controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is really stuck here.
Boudreaux is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lotus.
Boudreaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lotus.
Lotus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boudreaux for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Lotus.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lotus keeps control of the position easily here as Boudreaux tries to buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is hanging on to Boudreaux's back as he tries to escape.
Lotus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boudreaux.
Lotus continues to hold on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Lotus.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lotus is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Lotus.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is hanging on to Boudreaux's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lotus not allowing Boudreaux to control his hands.
Lotus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boudreaux's body.
Lotus has the hooks in. Boudreaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lotus is riding his opponent, not letting Boudreaux buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux tries to escape but Lotus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lotus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tommy Lotus is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Tommy Lotus, 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:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 7217 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 7558 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Koba Dvalishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
Dvalishvili gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lotus.
Lotus looking for a takedown.
Lotus is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili wants a takedown.
Lotus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dvalishvili pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lotus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dvalishvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
Lotus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dvalishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Dvalishvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lotus prevents it.
Lotus goes for a takedown attempt but Dvalishvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dvalishvili defends it well.
Lotus has managed to clinch.
Lotus is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lotus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dvalishvili is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, Dvalishvili circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lotus.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Dvalishvili as Lotus shoots in.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by Lotus and move into the clinch.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lotus manages to circle out of the way.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lotus fails to pull guard.
Lotus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dvalishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lotus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Lotus with the counter takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches up with Dvalishvili, looking for a takedown. Lotus pushes Dvalishvili against the cage but Dvalishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lotus forces Dvalishvili back against the cage and clinches.
Dvalishvili gets underhooks to prevent Lotus's takedown attempt.
Lotus wants to take the fight to the mat but Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lotus gets underhooks to prevent Dvalishvili's takedown attempt.
Lotus has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dvalishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lotus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lotus is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Lotus drops back down to his feet.
Lotus is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dvalishvili stops a takedown attempt from Lotus.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dvalishvili wants to take the fight to the mat but Lotus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Lotus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lotus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lotus gets underhooks to prevent Dvalishvili's takedown attempt.
Lotus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lotus stops a takedown attempt from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is pressed up against the cage. Lotus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dvalishvili down to the mat. Dvalishvili avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
As Lotus tries to get set, Dvalishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Lotus manages to avoid the attempt.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Lotus breaks away and moves out of range.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Lotus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lotus wants it to stay on the feet.
Dvalishvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Lotus.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
As Lotus tries to get set, Dvalishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Lotus manages to avoid the attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Lotus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Dvalishvili is heads and Lotus is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Lotus wins on points by 1 to 0.
An out of breath Tommy Lotus 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:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 7541 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIchael Adams (ranked 24008 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the tiger. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that MIchael Adams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; MIchael Adams!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Lotus moves into the clinch.
Lotus wants a takedown but no success here.
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Lotus stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Lotus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lotus (3) vs (0) Adams
Lotus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adams! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lotus (5) vs (0) Adams
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to control Lotus's body but Lotus pushes him off. Adams squirms to his side and now Lotus has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lotus (8) vs (0) Adams
Lotus controlling the position well here. Adams rolled but Lotus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus'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.
Further stalling from Lotus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lotus is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controlling well, preventing Adams from escaping the position.
Lotus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lotus.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adams for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Lotus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 7490 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 16514 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes into the arena with Eye of the tiger blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Umberto Grena enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lotus moves into the clinch.
Lotus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grena is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lotus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lotus can't get the takedown.
Grena is trying to drag Lotus to the mat but Lotus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Grena is trying to pull guard but Lotus has him pressed against the cage.
Grena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lotus.
Grena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lotus after a bit of a struggle.
Lotus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grena jumps into guard, dragging Lotus to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lotus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lotus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lotus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grena for as long as he can get away with.
Grena tries to get to full guard but Lotus has control of the leg.
Lotus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lotus (3) vs (0) Grena
Lotus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lotus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lotus (6) vs (0) Grena
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lotus controlling the positon.
Lotus'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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to stall.
Further stalling from Lotus.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lotus.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Grena's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lotus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lotus continues to hold on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lotus is stinking the place up with his stalling.
More hug and hope from Lotus.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tommy Lotus 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:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 7509 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Templeton (ranked 4703 p4p, 459 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bishop Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Templeton tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus has closed the distance and engaged Templeton in a clinch.
Templeton tries to pull guard but Lotus won't allow it.
Templeton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lotus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lotus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Templeton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Templeton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lotus after a bit of a struggle.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishop Templeton.
Templeton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lotus tries to score a body lock takedown but Templeton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lotus is trying to drag Templeton to the mat but Templeton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lotus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Templeton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lotus walks away with a smile on his face. Templeton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Templeton is looking to clinch.
Lotus rushes Templeton and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Templeton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Templeton gets underhooks to prevent Lotus's takedown attempt.
Lotus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Templeton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lotus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lotus jumps guard but Templeton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Templeton drags the fight down to the ground.
Lotus pushes down on Templeton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lotus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lotus (3) vs (0) Templeton
Lotus forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lotus (6) vs (0) Templeton
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lotus controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus not allowing Templeton to control his hands.
Lotus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Templeton's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lotus.
Templeton just trying to survive but Lotus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lotus biding his time, controlling Templeton.
Templeton trying to control the position but Lotus manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controls the action.
Lotus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Templeton for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to stall.
Lotus continues to hold on tight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Templeton can't escape the position.
Templeton looks winded!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lotus controlling the positon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Templeton is in bad spot here.
Lotus controls the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Templeton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lotus'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lotus is not going to allow Templeton to sit and survive in this position.
Lotus keeps control of the position easily here as Templeton tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A victorious Tommy Lotus 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Lotus shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmitt sprawls well. He's pushed Lotus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schmitt tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Lotus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lotus wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Schmitt.
Lotus misses with a hook.
Lotus throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Schmitt is looking to slow Lotus down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Schmitt.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmitt.
Schmitt staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Schmitt.
Lotus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmitt.
Lotus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmitt lands a jab to Lotus's midsection.
Lotus missing with a left hand there. Schmitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lotus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lotus misses with an uppercut.
Schmitt connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Lotus misses with an uppercut
and Schmitt counters with a body kick.
Lotus looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Schmitt misses with a head kick.
Schmitt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lotus avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmitt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lotus swivels and escapes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lotus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schmitt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schmitt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schmitt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lotus's head.
Lotus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Schmitt.
An attempted straight right counter from Schmitt misses the target.
Lotus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schmitt delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Schmitt throws a front kick that sends Lotus stumbling back into the cage.
Schmitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Lotus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schmitt tries to clinch up.
Lotus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lotus throws out a loose jab but Schmitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmitt attempts a counter takedown but Lotus avoids it well and moves away.
Schmitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lotus misses with a combination
and Schmitt counters with a left and a right that stings Lotus.
Schmitt scores with a spinning back kick!
Lotus misses with an uppercut. Schmitt saw that one coming.
No luck for Schmitt with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tumleh Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Lotus.
Lotus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lotus throws a big shot that misses.
Schmitt staying out of range there.#T3#
Schmitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lotus.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmitt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schmitt fails with the takedown.
Schmitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lotus throws out the jab.
Schmitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lotus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schmitt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lotus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lotus defends it nicely.
Schmitt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lotus looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Lotus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schmitt.
Schmitt slips under a jab.
Lotus misses with a left hand
and Schmitt counters with a left and a right that stings Lotus. #T4#
Lotus tries for a takedown but Schmitt circles away easily
and Schmitt counters with a nice leg kick.
Schmitt avoids the body shot from Lotus.
Lotus throws a big shot that misses.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmitt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmitt pushes Lotus away with a front kick.
Lotus misses with a straight right.
Schmitt tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Lotus.
A telegraphed right hand from Lotus misses the target.
Lotus throws a hook but Schmitt avoids it easily.
Schmitt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lotus takes a step back to recover.
Schmitt digs a good body shot into Lotus's ribs.
Lotus misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmitt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tumleh Schmitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lotus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmitt.
Lotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lotus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmitt.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Schmitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schmitt. Lotus shrugs it off though.
Lotus swings for the body but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt - Lotus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a takedown. Lotus tries to sprawl out of it but Schmitt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lotus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus throws a body punch but Schmitt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus misses with an uppercut.
Lotus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schmitt is out of range.
A slow jab from Lotus misses its intended target.
Schmitt tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Schmitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lotus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Lotus misses.
Schmitt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmitt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tumleh Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Lotus misses.
Lotus misses with a looping left.
Lotus throws a body punch but Schmitt moves out of range.
Lotus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmitt tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Schmitt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lotus at a distance.
Schmitt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lotus throws an overhand right that lands on Schmitt's shoulder, as Schmitt tries to avoid the shot.
Lotus throws a hook but Schmitt avoids it easily.
Schmitt defending well as Lotus loads up on a big left hand.
Schmitt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmitt avoids the body shot from Lotus.
Schmitt throws a sloppy head kick and Lotus moves out of range easily.
Lotus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lotus throws a hook to the side of Schmitt's head but Schmitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lotus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmitt moves away.
Lotus throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Tumleh Schmitt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lotus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmitt.
Lotus throws a leg kick
and Schmitt counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmitt.
Schmitt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lotus pinned against the cage. Lotus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmitt.
Schmitt lands with a nice body kick.
Schmitt thuds his shin into the meat of Lotus's side.
Schmitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schmitt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Lotus.#T3#
Lotus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmitt lands with a nice body kick.
Schmitt throws a sloppy head kick and Lotus moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Schmitt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmitt checks a leg kick.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitt slips under a jab from Lotus.
Schmitt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus throws out a counter right but Schmitt avoids it with no problem.
Schmitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lotus.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Schmitt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lotus will feel that in the morning.
Schmitt staying out of range there.
Lotus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lotus.
Schmitt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmitt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lotus throws a jab when Schmitt was well out of range.#T4#
Schmitt closes the distance and clinches up with Lotus, looking for a takedown. Schmitt pushes Lotus against the cage but Lotus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmitt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lotus. That did some damage!
Schmitt delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmitt delivers a nice body kick.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Lotus just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Lotus misses.
Schmitt tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Lotus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schmitt finds it's way round the side to connect with Lotus's head.
Lotus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schmitt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lotus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lotus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lotus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schmitt.
Lotus throws a sloppy head kick and Schmitt moves out of range easily.
Schmitt lands a leg kick that knocks Lotus off balance momentarily.
Schmitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lotus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Lotus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lotus throws an off balance right hand
and Schmitt counters with a good, hard body kick but Lotus shrugs it off.
Schmitt blocks a jab.
Lotus misses with a looping right.
Good work by Schmitt as he checks the leg kick.
Schmitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lotus misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Lotus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmitt scores with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmitt!
Schmitt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schmitt or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotus, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt fails with the takedown
and Lotus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmitt.
Schmitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lotus throws out the jab.
Lotus looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range. #T1#
Schmitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lotus.
A good leg kick by Schmitt.
Schmitt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmitt is just out of range.
A slow jab from Lotus misses its intended target.
Schmitt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lotus eats them both and turns towards Schmitt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Schmitt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tumleh Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Lotus misses
and Schmitt counters with a one-two to the body.
Schmitt lands a head kick. Lotus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schmitt needs to keep his hands up - Lotus had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus misses with a straight left.
Schmitt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schmitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schmitt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lotus missing with a left hand there. Schmitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Schmitt shoots in but Lotus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Lotus misses.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lotus.
Lotus loads up on a big right hand but Schmitt slips the punch.
Lotus misses with a wild body shot.
Schmitt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lotus misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schmitt. Lotus shrugs it off though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmitt checks a leg kick.
Lotus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schmitt.
Lotus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Schmitt.
Schmitt feints a jab promting Lotus to slip. Schmitt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lotus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schmitt.
Lotus throws the left hand but Schmitt avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Lotus misses with an uppercut. Schmitt saw that one coming.
Schmitt moves away from the strike by Lotus.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but Lotus shows good takedown defense.
Schmitt scores with a push kick.
Lotus misses with a straight left.
Schmitt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lotus takes a step back to recover.
Schmitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schmitt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lotus goes for a double leg but Schmitt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmitt continues to drive forward.
Lotus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmitt tries to avoid it but Lotus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmitt to the ground. Schmitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lotus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lotus.
Schmitt checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Lotus.
Lotus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schmitt.
Schmitt blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Lotus throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmitt fails to land the takedown.
Lotus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmitt slips a straight right by Lotus.
A head kick misses from Schmitt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schmitt connects with a high kick.
Schmitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus motions for Schmitt to come forward. Lotus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmitt misses with a head kick.
Schmitt scores with a leg kick.
Lotus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schmitt.
Lotus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schmitt on the side of the head.
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 Tumleh Schmitt.
Well Schmitt 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tumleh Schmitt!
A relieved looking Tumleh Schmitt 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Alli tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
A big right from Lotus misses.
Lotus throws out a loose jab but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lotus throws a head kick but Alli moves out of range.
Lotus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alli manages to avoid it.
And Alli tries to counter it with a takedown but Lotus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alli lands with a nice combination. Lotus backs away looking to recover.
Alli throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lotus misses with a hook. Alli ducked under it nicely.
Alli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alli tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Alli throws a right and a left that Lotus avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alli wants to clinch.
Lotus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alli was well out of range. Poor timing from Lotus.
Alli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lotus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Lotus throws a lazy uppercut
and Alli counters with a left to the body.
Alli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lotus.
Lotus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus misses with a body shot
and Alli counters with a two punch combo.
Alli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alli wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Alli wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Lotus goes for a double leg but Alli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alli continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lotus. Alli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alli doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alli avoids the head kick by Lotus.
Alli wants to clinch.#T2#
Alli connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lotus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alli.
Alli tries to clinch but Lotus moves away
and Lotus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lotus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lotus stuffs the takedown.
Lotus misses with a hook.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Alli.
Lotus throws a hook to the side of Alli's head but Alli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lotus misses with a looping right.
Lotus misses the shot to the body.
Alli counters with a body kick.
Alli is looking to clinch.
Alli slips under a jab.
Alli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lotus.
Lotus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alli sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Alli doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus throws a hook to the side of Alli's head but Alli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lotus throws a lazy right hand but Alli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alli blocks a leg kick.
Lotus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lotus throws a jab but it's blocked by Alli.
Lotus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alli sprawls well. He's pushed Lotus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lotus misses with a right hand
and Alli counters with a one-two to the body.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alli is just out of range.
Alli is looking to clinch.
Alli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Alli.
No joy there for Alli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Lotus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alli blocks a head kick by Lotus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lotus misses with a hook. Alli ducked under it nicely.
Alli keeps Lotus at a distance using the push kick.
Alli staying out of range there.
Lotus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alli moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Alli shoots in and drives through. Lotus sprawls well.
Alli doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Alli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lotus.
Alli tries to move into range but Lotus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lotus throws a body shot but no joy.
Alli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lotus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lotus takes a swing at Alli's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Lotus misses.
Lotus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotus looks to land a left hand but Alli moved out of range nicely.
Josh Alli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alli checks it well.
Lotus throws a right hand that misses
and Alli counters with a three punch combo that has Lotus backing up. Lotus nods at Alli to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Alli.
Tommy Lotus is winning the standup battle so far.
Alli tries to clinch up.
Lotus connects with a single shot there.
Alli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alli doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus dodges the punch combination from Alli.
Lotus throws a head kick but Alli moves out of range.
As Lotus backs off Alli throws a huge counter combo but Lotus manages to avoid it all.
Alli keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Lotus misses.
Alli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Lotus misses with a wild body shot.
Alli ducks under a wild hook from Lotus.
Alli scores with a push kick.
Alli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lotus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alli moves away.
As Lotus backs off Alli throws a huge counter combo but Lotus manages to avoid it all.
Alli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alli connects with a body shot that sends Lotus's belly button to the back.
Alli wants to clinch.
Lotus throws a lazy uppercut
and Alli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lotus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lotus with a jab.
Lotus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alli slips under a jab from Lotus.#T2#
Alli moves out of range of the strikes.
Alli misses with a series of wild punches.
Alli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lotus is looking to chop away at Alli's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alli slips under a jab.
Alli ducks under a wild hook from Lotus.
Alli moves out of range of the strikes.
Alli tries for a takedown but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lotus throws the left hand but Alli avoids the punch easily.
Lotus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Alli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lotus motions for Alli to come forward. Lotus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lotus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alli - the referee stops the clock and Lotus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alli. Lotus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lotus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Lotus.#T3#
Alli tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lotus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alli checks a low kick from Lotus.
Lotus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Alli delivers a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Alli.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alli is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lotus. Alli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lotus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Lotus as Alli shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Lotus as he connects with a hook.
Alli throws a nice looking combination but Lotus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lotus misses with a hook.#T4#
Lotus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alli.
Nice defenses there by Alli.
Lotus looks to land a left hand but Alli moved out of range nicely.
Alli stalks Lotus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lotus's face. Lotus staggers backwards, shaken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alli.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Alli.
Lotus looks to throw the jab but Alli is out of range.
Alli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lotus with a body shot.
Lotus scores with the left hand. Alli knows he should have avoided that one.
Alli misses with a wild combination.
Alli avoids the body shot from Lotus.
Alli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lotus.
Lotus throws a solid leg kick but Alli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lotus.
Alli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lotus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alli. Alli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alli swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alli wants to clinch.
Lotus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lotus has got the better of the exchanges.
Alli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alli has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Alli has been cut.
Lotus throws a jab when Alli was well out of range.
Alli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lotus.
Alli slips a straight right by Lotus.
Alli is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Alli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lotus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus throws a front kick aimed at Alli's knee but Alli avoids it well.
A big left from Lotus misses.
Alli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lotus. That did some damage!#T1#
Alli is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Alli throws a head kick but Lotus moves out of range.
Alli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alli is just out of range.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus throws a lazy right hand but Alli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus throwing a counter right hand but Alli manages to avoid it.
Lotus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alli can do to turn this around?
Alli scores with a shot to the body.
Alli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus throws out a leg kick but Alli moves out of range and Lotus only half commits.
The crowd cheers as Lotus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alli doesn't seem phased though.
Lotus throws a shot from downtown. Alli moves away and avoids it.
Lotus swings for the body but Alli moves out of range.
Lotus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alli was well out of range. Poor timing from Lotus.#T2#
Alli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alli blocks a jab.
Lotus throws a hook to the side of Alli's head but Alli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lotus swings for the body but Alli moves out of range.
Lotus throws an overhand right that lands on Alli's shoulder, as Alli tries to avoid the shot.
Alli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus throws a looping overhand right but Alli ducks down to avoid it.
Lotus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alli is out of range.
Lotus lands a slapping body shot.
Alli scores with a nice right hand.
Lotus jabs Alli right on the nose. Alli blinks but takes it well.
Lotus looks to throw the jab but Alli is out of range.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Alli.
Lotus misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Alli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alli tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Alli tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus misses with a looping right.
Lotus lands a nice shot that snaps Alli's head back.
Alli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus misses with a hook
and Alli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lotus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Alli.
Lotus misses with a looping left.
Lotus missing with a left hand there. Alli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alli wants to clinch.
Lotus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Lotus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alli is looking to clinch. #KD#
Lotus sends Alli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lotus is motioning to the referee to let Alli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Alli is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Alli to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Alli looks to clinch but Lotus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Alli taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tommy Lotus!
A victorious Tommy Lotus 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anderson Nogueira (ranked 5935 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 7423 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Lotus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lotus looks winded!
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to counter with a clinch but Nogueira shakes him off and moves away.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.
Lotus stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nogueira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus forces Nogueira back against the cage and clinches.
Nogueira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lotus uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nogueira is trying to keep Lotus in close.
Lotus forces his way into half guard.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lotus slows the pace down in half guard.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lotus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lotus on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus not doing much here.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lotus in particular looking to stall.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Lotus controlling the action here.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Lotus sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controlling the pace.
Lotus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nogueira has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lotus is trying to control the action in half guard but Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lotus controlling the pace.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Lotus is controlling well.
Lotus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus not doing much here.
Nogueira trying to control but Lotus postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nogueira is staying active underneath Lotus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lotus is working away from the top position though.
Lotus is keen to just control but Nogueira is a slippery customer.
Lotus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lotus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controlling the action here.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Lotus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lotus wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Lotus content to control rather than advance.
Nogueira is not content to let Lotus control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lotus 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.
Lotus is trying to control the action in half guard but Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lotus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Lotus is controlling well.
Lotus is taking a breather. Nogueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Lotus sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is taking a breather. Nogueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lotus trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lotus seems content to control.
Lotus is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lotus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lotus wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
Lotus controlling the action here.
Lotus is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controlling the pace.
Lotus is keen to just control but Nogueira is a slippery customer.
Lotus is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Lotus keeps him under control.
Lotus controlling the action here.
Lotus trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lotus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Lotus is very close to passing his half guard.
Lotus controlling the action here.
Lotus wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Lotus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lotus prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Lotus trying to control the pace.
Nogueira is staying active underneath Lotus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lotus content to control rather than advance.
Nogueira is not content to let Lotus control the position.
Lotus stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lotus seems content to control.
Lotus is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lotus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Lotus sits in half guard.
Lotus controlling the action here.
Lotus is keen to just control but Nogueira is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lotus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Lotus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lotus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Lotus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lotus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nogueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lotus 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.
Lotus trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away.
Lotus controlling the action here.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Lotus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lotus wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lotus in particular looking to stall.
Nogueira wants to control but Lotus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lotus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lotus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Lotus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Nogueira is heads and Lotus is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Lotus throws a sloppy body shot
and Lalla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lotus's knee momentarily.
Lotus misses with a straight right.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Lotus avoided it.
Lotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lotus just manages to avoid it.
Lotus looks winded!
Lotus looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lalla glances at the clock... BAM! Lotus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lalla crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lalla is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Lotus!
Our winner, Tommy Lotus, 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.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Lotus shoots for a takedown but Little saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lotus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lotus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Lotus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Little avoids the head kick by Lotus.
We've been hearing reports that Little has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Little throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Little keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lotus.
That kick from Little tenderised Lotus's leg. Lotus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Little connects with an inside leg kick.
Little scoring well with a low kick there.
Little lands a brutal head kick. Lotus looks out on his feet and Little throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Roger Little!
Roger Little made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Strikes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lotus.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.#CL#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes pushes Lotus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Strikes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lotus letting Strikes take a breather here.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
Strikes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lotus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Lotus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Strikes to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lotus wants to stand back up but Strikes manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Strikes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Strikes decides to stand back up. #T2##CL#
Strikes clinches with his opponent.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position.
Strikes lands a knee to the head.
Strikes is pushing Lotus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strikes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strikes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lotus looks winded!
Strikes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strikes keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lotus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Strikes connects with a knee to the head.
Strikes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strikes pushes Lotus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes scores with a nice body kick.
#TD#
Strikes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lotus quickly recovers to half guard.
Lotus pushes Strikes off but Strikes dives into side control.
Lotus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus seems a little lost for a moment, as Strikes dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Strikes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lotus is trying to escape and Strikes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lotus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Strikes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Strikes!
Carlos Strikes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lotus gets a clinch.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lotus breaks the clinch.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Lotus.
#TD2#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lotus to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lotus wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lotus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lotus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lotus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lotus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lotus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lotus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Lotus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lotus works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lotus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lotus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Lotus to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Jones Gracie!
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Event:
MMANIAK 47
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus shoots in for a double leg but Hay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hay as he avoids it easily.
Hay avoids the head kick by Lotus.
Hay misses with a head kick.
Hay misses with a series of wild punches.
Lotus shoots for a takedown but Hay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lotus backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Lotus shoots for a takedown but Hay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Lotus with that takedown attempt.
Hay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lotus.
Hay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lotus avoids the head kick by Hay.
Hay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hay sprawls well. Hay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Hay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Lotus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hay's waist but Hay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lotus off to one side.
Lotus tries for a takedown but Hay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
Hay lands a big head kick that sends Lotus to the canvas! Hay follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Hay!
A very excited looking Nick Hay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MMANIAK 44'
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lotus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lotus quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Lotus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.
West tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lotus controls his leg.
Lotus wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
West is thwarting Lotus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Lotus's temple.
West stalling. #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.
Lotus is trying to stand.
West takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lotus is trying to stand back up but West is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lotus gets caught napping as West dives in and scores a takedown. Lotus manages to retain guard.
West wanted to stand there but Lotus had control of the position.
Lotus is looking to sweep but instead, West has passed into half guard.
Lotus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lotus wants to control but West is keeping busy.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West winds up and cracks Lotus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
West maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lotus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but West has cracked it and Lotus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by West!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde West!
Wayde West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMANIAK 42 Spartan-Cigano
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to break free.#BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling the position.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendez wants the takedown. Lotus is fighting it off but Mendez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lotus's guard against the cage.
Lotus is looking to sweep but instead, Mendez has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lotus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mendez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Lotus is trying to get back to full guard.
Lotus is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lotus trying to control here.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lotus keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendez moves into full mount! Lotus won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Mendez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lotus has worked his arm free - good work by Lotus!
Lotus struggling a bit here.
Lotus is pushing Mendez's head away, looking to escape. Mendez manages to hold on to the position though.
Mendez working away.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Lotus is trying to work for a sweep but Mendez has mounted him!
Lotus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez tries to control but Lotus wriggling away. #SUB#
Mendez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lotus is on top in guard.
Lotus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lotus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lotus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez 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.#ES#
Mendez pushes Lotus off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Lotus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lotus continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendez checks a low kick from Lotus.
Lotus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lotus sprawls well. Lotus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lotus tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side.
As Lotus tries to get set, Mendez tries to push him back and clinch up but Lotus manages to avoid the attempt.
Lotus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez connects with a high kick.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiago Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus shoots in but Mendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Mendez lands a jab to the nose.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Lotus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lotus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez looks for the body kick but Lotus saw that one coming.
Lotus blocks a head kick by Mendez.
#TD2#
Lotus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendez to the ground. Lotus is now in Mendez's guard.#ES#
Mendez pushes Lotus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Lotus avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Lotus shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Lotus.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Lotus wants to counter with a clinch but Mendez pushes him away.
Lotus fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Lotus.
Lotus swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Lotus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendez throws a chopping leg kick but Lotus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus misses with a shot to the body
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2#
Lotus breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mendez rushes Lotus and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mendez jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mendez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lotus pushes down on Mendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lotus wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendez is positioning himself well to prevent Lotus advancing to mount.
Lotus is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lotus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Mendez moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendez holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lotus can do to turn this around?
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendez passes Lotus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lotus trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lotus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lotus misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lotus manages to circle out of the way.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lotus avoids it really well and circles away.
Lotus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense.
Mendez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lotus back to the cage. Mendez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lotus.
Lotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tiago Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
#T1##CL#
Lotus tries to keep at a distance but Mendez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Mendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling him.
Lotus is trying to break free.#TD#
Mendez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendez manages to end up in side control.
Mendez working the ground and pound. #SU#
Mendez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lotus to his feet.
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Mendez sprawls well.#T2#
Lotus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez. #BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiago Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus misses with a body shot.
Lotus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lotus somewhat.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendez defends it nicely.#CL#
Mendez clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Mendez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards. #TD#
Mendez jumps guard and drags Lotus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lotus looking to sit in guard and control but Mendez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lotus trying to control the position.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Mendez stands up and beckons Lotus to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Mendez!
Our winner, Tiago Mendez, 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:
MMANIAK 37 -Armstrong/Ciuchten
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
McCarthy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Lotus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lotus looks to move to half guard but instead McCarthy has passed into mount! Damn!
McCarthy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Lotus manages to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lotus is trying to escape the mount.
McCarthy misses with a head shot.#T1#
McCarthy unloads with some shots from mount but Lotus bucks and avoids them well.
#SU#
McCarthy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lotus misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lotus.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCarthy is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, McCarthy circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
McCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lotus!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus looks winded!#SUB#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Lotus is defending well.
Lotus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2##SUB#
McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lotus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
McCarthy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCarthy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCarthy wants to control but Lotus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lotus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lotus gets back to half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Lotus is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lotus avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Lotus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lotus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McCarthy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lotus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McCarthy has cracked it and Lotus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McCarthy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!
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Event:
MMANIAK 34 - Arcuri/West
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lotus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lotus is in Alvarez's guard.#ES#
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lotus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez connects with a knee to the head.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
A knee to the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Lotus 's eye.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Lotus shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Lotus takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
Lotus looks winded!
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alvarez lands a knee to the head.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Lotus tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lotus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alvarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Lotus won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lotus's defenses.
Alvarez is working Lotus over against the cage.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Lotus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lotus's gas tank.
Alvarez is leaning against Lotus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Lotus is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Lotus's cut even more.
Alvarez connects with a knee to the head.
Lotus is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lotus - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Alvarez, and another! Lotus is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Avila Alvarez!
Post fight, Avila Alvarez took to the microphone: 'Whooo! That was a battle, bay bay!'.
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Event:
MMANIAK 30 - West vs Sullivan
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lotus moves into the clinch successfully.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Lotus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
McCarthy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lotus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Lotus lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lotus throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lotus's guard.
Lotus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lotus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lotus wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment. #SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Lotus to follow him.
Lotus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Lotus gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Lotus manages to retain guard.
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!
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lotus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Lotus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Lotus!#REVB#
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Lotus is having none of it. #SUB#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lotus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lotus stops McCarthy from standing up. #T3#
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Lotus pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
McCarthy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lotus defends well.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle here but Lotus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCarthy tries to bench press Lotus off him but Lotus keeps the position. #T4#
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCarthy throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lotus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lotus wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Lotus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lotus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lotus got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lotus has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Lotus passes into half guard.
McCarthy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lotus manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Lotus's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McCarthy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McCarthy wants to control but Lotus is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lotus quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lotus but it's paid off an McCarthy is forced to tap! Nice work by Lotus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Lotus!
Tommy Lotus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMANIAK 27 Mankowski/Firetribe
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Strikes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lotus defends well and Strikes ends up having to push Lotus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lotus misses the target.#CL#
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strikes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Lotus misses with a takedown attempt
and Strikes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Lotus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strikes thumps Lotus with a low kick.
Strikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lotus pinned against the cage. Lotus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.#T1#
Strikes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strikes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strikes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Strikes misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Lotus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Strikes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strikes stalling.
#T2#
Strikes keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Lotus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes lands a knee to the body.
Strikes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strikes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotus, which made it look bad.
Lotus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A good leg kick by Strikes. #T3##TD#
Strikes tries to sprawl but Lotus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Strikes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Lotus clinches.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Lotus shoots in looking for a takedown but Strikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Strikes has double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Lotus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Strikes keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strikes.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strikes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lotus up against the cage.
Strikes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lotus up against the cage.
Strikes continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lotus has his takedown stuffed
and Strikes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lotus lands with an uppercut that bounces Strikes off the cage and back into range.
Lotus misses with a hook. Strikes ducked under it nicely.
Lotus misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Strikes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lotus won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Lotus moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strikes is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, Strikes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Strikes moves into the clinch.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus tries to break free but Strikes pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lotus wants to break free but Strikes has control.
#BC2#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strikes unleashes a big counter combination but Lotus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strikes is defended easily by Lotus.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##CL2#
Strikes forces Lotus back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Strikes has control of the leg.
Strikes is taking a breather. Lotus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Strikes passes into side control, despite Lotus's attempt to control the position.
#SU2#
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lotus up against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Strikes misses with a series of wild punches.
Lotus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lotus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Lotus has closed the distance and engaged Strikes in a clinch.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Strikes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lotus rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Strikes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strikes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strikes throws a nice head kick!
Strikes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strikes wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lotus clinches.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Strikes prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling him.#T1##BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strikes pushes Lotus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling him.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.
Strikes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Strikes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lotus tries for a takedown but Strikes circles away easily
and Strikes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lotus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lotus has momentary wrist control but Strikes slips an elbow through the middle.
Strikes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Lotus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Lotus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Strikes stands up and beckons Lotus to his feet.
Lotus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Strikes clinches with his opponent.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Strikes.
Nice body punch from Strikes - that landed with a thud.
Strikes is working Lotus over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strikes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strikes digs a right hand underneath Lotus's ribcage. Lotus let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Strikes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes misses with a takedown attempt - Lotus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Lotus. Those never looked like landing. #T4##CL2#
Strikes forces Lotus back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lotus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strikes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Strikes sprawls well.#CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Strikes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lotus as Strikes shoots in.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strikes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strikes 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
An out of breath Carlos Strikes 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:
MMANIAK 24 Lotus vs Maul
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maul as he jumps to the side.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lotus doesn't seem phased though.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Maul finds it's target.
Lotus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lotus.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maul sprawls well. Maul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul leaves Lotus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Lotus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lotus moves forwards but Maul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maul lands a nice hook to Lotus's body. Lotus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lotus on the side of the head.
Maul throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Lotus is rocked!
Maul circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lotus to the canvas! Lotus doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maul keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
Paul Maul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus just misses with a punch to the body.
Janeiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lotus darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Janeiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Janeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Janeiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lotus is just riding it out for now. Janeiro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to control but Janeiro postures up.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lotus defends it well. #T1#
Lotus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lotus defends it well. #ES2#
Lotus kicks off Janeiro and gets to his feet.
Lotus throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Janeiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Janeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Lotus.#ES2#
Lotus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus throws a right and a left that Janeiro avoids nicely.
Janeiro feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Lotus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Janeiro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lotus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Lotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lotus throws a leg kick #TD#
and Janeiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lotus trying to keep a closed guard but Janeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Janeiro trying to control but Lotus is working from the bottom.
Janeiro won't allow Lotus to get back to his feet.
Lotus is trying to keep Janeiro in close.
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Janeiro from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lotus working a defensive guard but Janeiro passes into half guard.
Lotus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Janeiro 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.
#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lotus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Janeiro. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Lotus trying to control here.
Janeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Janeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2#
Lotus has one foot on Janeiro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Janeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lotus tries to clinch but Janeiro moves away #TD#
and Janeiro counters with a single leg into guard. Lotus didn't expect that.
Janeiro stops Lotus from standing up. #SUB2#
Lotus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Janeiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lotus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Janeiro, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Janeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lotus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Janeiro's guard.
Lotus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janeiro's guard.#SUB#
Lotus is sitting in close to Janeiro's body. Janeiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lotus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lotus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Janeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMANIAK 17 - Griffiths-Maul
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Strikes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strikes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lotus is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lotus, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Strikes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strikes.
The referee calls for Strikes to work.
Strikes scores with a shoulder strike.
Lotus tries to break free but Strikes pushes him back against the cage.
Strikes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lotus up against the cage.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lotus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Lotus does no damage.
Strikes feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Lotus forces Strikes back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Lotus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##KD2#
Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Lotus tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Lotus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Strikes rushes Lotus and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strikes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strikes lands a hook that stumbles Lotus back into the cage. Strikes follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lotus to the canvas! Strikes pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lotus has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Strikes!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Strikes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMANIAK 15 - No judges!
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lotus doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
#TD2#
Lotus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Couture quickly recovers to half guard.
Couture pushes Lotus off but Lotus dives into side control.
Couture is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet here but Lotus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Couture's back.#SUB2#
Lotus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Couture has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus is looking to control Couture but Couture is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Couture is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Couture manages to stand up with Lotus still on his back. Eventually Lotus drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T1#
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Lotus tries to counter with a clinch but Couture shakes him off and moves away.
Couture throws a jab when Lotus was well out of range.
Lotus darts in looking for a takedown but Couture gets double underhooks and turns Lotus into the cage.
Lotus shoots in looking for a takedown but Couture manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Lotus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Couture's guard.#ES#
Couture wriggles free and stands up.
Brandon Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lotus or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture, which made it look bad.
Lotus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Lotus. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Lotus throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus moves away from the strike by Couture.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Couture sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus moves away from the strike by Couture. #CL2#
Lotus darts in and clinches Couture up against the cage.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Lotus's head.
Couture has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Couture has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lotus moves into the clinch successfully.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position.
Lotus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lotus shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lotus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lotus.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Lotus moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Lotus gets a double leg takedown into Couture's guard.
Lotus looks winded!
Couture wants to stand up but Lotus is controlling him.
Lotus trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lotus is pushing down on Couture's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couture is fighting to maintain full guard but Lotus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lotus passes to full mount!
Lotus controlling the pace for now.
Lotus won't let Couture get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SU2#
Lotus is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Couture sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lotus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Lotus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Lotus postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Couture to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture avoids the head kick by Lotus.
Lotus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lotus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Lotus moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lotus.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lotus wants to counter with a clinch but Couture pushes him away.
Couture throws a head kick but Lotus moves out of range.
#TD2#
Lotus feints and as Couture raises his hands in defense, Lotus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Couture is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lotus dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Lotus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lotus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couture is trying to buck Lotus off.#T5#
Lotus works to advance to full mount. Couture defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lotus tries to control but Couture wriggling away. #SU2#
Lotus stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lotus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Lotus's shoulder, as Lotus tries to avoid the shot.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Lotus saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target. #TD2#
Couture gets caught flat footed, as Lotus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Lotus saw that one coming.#TD2#
Lotus shoots in and bounces Couture off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Couture is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lotus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T6#
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!
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lotuss head. #BC#
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Lotus catches Couture right on the button with a cross.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lotus throws a front kick aimed at Couture's knee but Couture avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Lotus throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Lotus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture blocks a head kick by Lotus.
Lotus moves away from the strike by Couture.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T7##TD2#
Lotus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Couture kicks off Lotus and gets to his feet.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lotus.
Lotus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Couture finds it's way round the side to connect with Lotus's head.
Couture misses with a left hand
letting Lotus counter with a right hand.
Lotus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lotus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Couture connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Lotus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T8#
Lotus slips under a jab.#TD2#
Lotus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lotus lands in his opponent's guard.
Couture is wriggling around but Lotus manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Couture is trying to stand up here but Lotus is controlling him well.
Lotus is taking a breather. Couture says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lotus is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Lotus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T9#
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Lotus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Couture with a body shot.
Lotus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Lotus's head but Lotus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Lotus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lotus is pushing down on Couture's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couture is fighting to maintain full guard but Lotus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Lotus not doing much here.
Lotus wants to take a breather but Couture is having none of it.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Couture trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lotus content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Lotus pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Couture sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Lotus shoots in.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lotus.
Couture lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Lotus misses the jab.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Brandon Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Lotus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Couture finds it's way round the side to connect with Lotus's head.
Couture has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lotus moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lotus or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture, which made it look bad.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Lotus's shoulder, as Lotus tries to avoid the shot.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotus is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lotus moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture with a nice cross.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Lotus ducks down to avoid it.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Lotus saw that one coming.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Couture - just one landing.
Lotus staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lotus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lotus wants to clinch.
Couture misses the jab.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lotus shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Lotus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lotus's head.#T2#
Couture takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lotus.
An attempted straight right counter from Couture misses the target.
Couture steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lotus. That one must have hurt.
Couture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lotus under the eye.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lotus.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Lotus pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Couture throws a counter high kick but Lotus was just alert enough to avoid it.
Couture misses with a hook.
Lotus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture misses with a hook.#T3#
Lotus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture throws a head kick but Lotus moves out of range.
#TD2#
Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Couture uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCouture.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lotus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Lotus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lotus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lotus can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lotus shoots in and bounces Couture off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lotus is controlling him.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Lotus stands and steps away. Couture gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Lotus.#T5#
Lotus lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Lotus on that attempt.
Lotus avoids the head kick by Couture.
Lotus shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Lotus with that takedown attempt.
Lotus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Lotus thinks about the counter body kick.
Lotus shoots in but no luck this time.
Lotus takes one to the chin there.
Lotus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Lotus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.#T6#
Lotus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lotus shoots in but no luck this time.
Lotus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tommy Lotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Lotus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Couture.
Lotus goes for a double leg but Couture avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Couture continues to drive forward.
Couture goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Lotus moves away and avoids it.
Lotus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lotus darts in looking for a takedown but Couture gets double underhooks and turns Lotus into the cage.
Couture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lotus.
Couture is looking to counter punch.
Couture throws a hook but Lotus avoids it easily.#T7#
Lotus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lotus blocks a jab.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture throws a jab when Lotus was well out of range.
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lotus misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Lotus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus moves away from the strike by Couture.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target. #TD2#
Lotus dives in and scores a takedown into Couture's guard.
Lotus pushing down on Couture's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lotus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lotus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lotus. #T8#
Lotus tries to pass to full mount but Couture defends it. #ES#
Couture kicks off Lotus and gets to his feet.
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!
Couture misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Couture has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lotus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T9#
Couture misses the jab.#TD2#
Lotus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Couture did well to prevent Lotus getting side control.#ES#
Couture has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lotus is on him like a limpet, forcing Couture back against the cage.
Couture gets through Lotus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lotus throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Lotus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Lotus has hold of Couture's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Couture seems comfortable defending it but Lotus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Couture is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Couture is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lotus couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Lotus!
An out of breath Tommy Lotus 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:
MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lotus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lotus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dos Santos is not content to let Lotus control the position.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Lotus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lotus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Lotus off him but Lotus keeps the position. #T1#
Dos Santos wants to control but Lotus postures up.
Dos Santos tries to buck Lotus off but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos wants to control but Lotus postures up.
Lotus tries to advance to mount but Dos Santos denies him.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lotus tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his head.
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lotus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Santos is not content to let Lotus control the position.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Lotus is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now. #T2#
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Lotus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lotus postures up.
#SUB2#
Lotus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lotus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lotus is tapping! Great win for Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMANIAK 11
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Strikes.
Come on Strikes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Strikes.#TD2#
Strikes shoots in and gets a takedown into Lotus's guard.#SU2#
Strikes stands up and waves to Lotus to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strikes.
No luck for Strikes with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Lotus rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Strikes.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus tries to break free but Strikes pushes him back against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position. #BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Lotus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strikes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Lotus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Strikes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lotus is on him like a limpet, forcing Strikes back against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes connects with a leg kick. Lotus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Lotus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Strikes does no damage. #T2##TD2#
Strikes looking to score a takedown here. Lotus is defending well but Strikes drives through and ends up in Lotus's guard.
Strikes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lotus trying to hold on to Strikes's head to control him but Strikes postures up.
Strikes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Strikes is working for a kimura but Lotus is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Strikes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Strikes wants to work for an arm triangle but Lotus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lotus is trying to maintain the position but Strikes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lotus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strikes pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strikes controlling the pace.
Lotus is pressing down on Strikes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strikes is pushing down on Lotus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lotus is fighting to maintain full guard but Strikes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lotus actively working from the bottom here.
Lotus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strikes won't allow Lotus to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lotus with a poor takedown
and Strikes counters with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.#BC#
Lotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Strikes rushes Lotus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lotus drives through and clinches with Strikes against the cage.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Strikes lands an elbow that stopped Lotus in his tracks for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Strikes.
Strikes is working Lotus over against the cage.
Strikes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Strikes pushes Lotus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strikes obliges.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes scores with a one two! Lotus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown but Lotus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. Lotus pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strikes shoots in but Lotus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Strikes scores with a head kick.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.
Strikes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strikes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lotus or not.
Strikes is working Lotus over against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Strikes instigates a clinch.
Strikes lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lotus takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Strikes. No joy for Lotus on that attempt. #TD2#
Strikes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lotus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lotus is looking to get back to his feet here but Strikes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lotus's back.
Strikes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lotus.
Well, with Strikes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lotus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4##SUB2#
Strikes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lotus is doing well to defend. Strikes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lotus is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Strikes!
After winning the bout, Carlos Strikes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Stelling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stelling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lotus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stelling wants to stand up but Lotus is controlling him. #SU#
Lotus stands up from Stelling 's guard - Lotus perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD#
Lotus drops Stelling with a beautiful combination! Stelling stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lotus is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Stelling is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Stelling has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stelling is still on wobbly legs! Can Lotus finish him?#TD#
Lotus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Lotus is trying for a kimura here. Stelling looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lotus wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Lotus!
Tommy Lotus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jack Stelling spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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