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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Sakuraba.#TD2#
Woods feints and as Sakuraba raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woods gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sakuraba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Woods is controlling him.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sakuraba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Sakuraba trying to strike off his back.
Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Woods isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Sakuraba has his feet on Woods's thighs here. He's pushed Woods off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Woods screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tora Tora Sakuraba! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Canetti. No joy for Sakuraba on that attempt.
Canetti looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Canetti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Canetti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canetti prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Canetti is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Canetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Canetti slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sakuraba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Canetti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Canetti working away.
Sakuraba parries the strikes from Canetti easily there. Canetti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sakuraba to escape.
Canetti throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Canetti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Sakuraba struggling a bit here.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
Sakuraba is trying to control Canetti's posture but Canetti avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Canetti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sakuraba!#T3#
Sakuraba keeps Canetti under control for a moment.
Canetti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuraba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Canetti wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakuraba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Canetti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canetti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canetti somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Canetti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Canetti throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Canetti clinches.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canetti walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Sakuraba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canetti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Canetti manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Sakuraba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Sakuraba missing with punches from the bottom.
Canetti wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba is trying to stand back up but Canetti is controlling him
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Canetti's head to control him but Canetti postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canetti works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Canetti wants to clinch.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Canetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Canetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tora Tora Sakuraba.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canetti attempts a counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Canetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Canetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canetti throws a series of strikes that have Sakuraba backpedaling.
#T4##CL#
Canetti moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sakuraba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Canetti is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
Canetti gets back to half guard.
Canetti trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canetti is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Canetti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Canetti, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Canetti against the cage but Canetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canetti.#TD#
Canetti fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sakuraba to the ground. Canetti is now in Sakuraba's guard.
Canetti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
Canetti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canetti tries to stand but Sakuraba is controlling from the bottom.
Canetti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canetti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Canetti wants to get back to his feet but Sakuraba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canetti controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Canetti keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canetti moves out of range as Sakuraba throws a body kick.
Canetti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Canetti has Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sakuraba works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Canetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Sakuraba wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Sakuraba shoots in but Canetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Canetti counters with a quick kick to the body but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
John Canetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tora Tora Sakuraba.#TD#
Canetti looking to score a takedown here. Sakuraba is defending well but Canetti drives through and ends up in Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet. #T4#
Canetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canetti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canetti postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Canetti is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canetti's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Canetti is having none of it.
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 John Canetti.
Well Canetti 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Canetti! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker scores with a jab. Sakuraba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Kayne Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tora Tora Sakuraba.
Tucker scores with a jab. Sakuraba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Tucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker with a nice cross.#ROC#Sakuraba is rocked!
Tucker flashes Sakuraba a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sakuraba's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sakuraba crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tucker punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kayne Tucker! |
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Event:
ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetfield.
Max tries to buck Hetfield off but Hetfield is having none of it.
Hetfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hetfield is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max tries to control but Hetfield manages to take his back.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hetfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hetfield cracks Max with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Max from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T2#
Hetfield biding his time, controlling Max.
Max tries to roll but Hetfield sticks to his back.
Hetfield throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Hetfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Max trying to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in full control for now.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is trying to remain composed but Hetfield is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Max trying to control the position but Hetfield manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hetfield has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Max's body.
Hetfield lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Max is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hetfield.
We've been hearing good reports from Hetfield'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max trying to control the hands but Hetfield breaks the grip.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hetfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hetfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Max has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hetfield has passed into side control.
Max tries to bench press Hetfield off him but Hetfield keeps the position.
Hetfield taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hetfield moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Max wants to control but Hetfield postures up.
Max is looking to regain half guard here but Hetfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Max looking for a sweep but Hetfield has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Max blocking the ground and pound.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Hetfield'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.#T2#
Max wants to control but Hetfield is having none of it.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hetfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Max takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hetfield misses with a head shot.
Max is looking to improve his position but Hetfield isn't that keen on the idea.
James Hetfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hetfield landing strikes from the mount and Max is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hetfield controlling the pace for now.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Max looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hetfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Max dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Max darts in looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets double underhooks and turns Max into the cage.
Hetfield throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Max's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hetfield dives in looking to finish as Max flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hetfield's strikes! Hetfield is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Max's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Max was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
Our winner, James Hetfield, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Farboni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Whiston misses its target.#TD#
Farboni gets caught napping as Whiston dives in and scores a takedown. Farboni manages to retain guard.
Farboni is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Whiston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Farboni tries to hold on but Whiston postures up.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Farboni is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Whiston has good solid back control here. #T2#
Farboni trying to control the position but Whiston manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Farboni right now.
Farboni is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.#T3#
Whiston not allowing Farboni to control his hands.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Farboni doesn't escape.
Whiston not allowing Farboni to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farboni is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Whiston.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Farboni for as long as he can get away with.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Farboni trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Whiston 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!
Farboni is trying to get back to his feet but Whiston has full control of the position and if anything, Farboni has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Farboni is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farboni napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Whiston controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Farboni is trying to control Whiston's posture but Whiston avoids it.
Farboni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Farboni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Whiston working away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farboni is being controlled here.
Whiston continues to stall.
Farboni stops Whiston from passing to mount.
Whiston moves into full mount!
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farboni is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Farboni is trying to escape the mount.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Farboni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston'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.
Farboni is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Whiston gets the takedown into side control.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farboni can do to turn this around?
Farboni struggling a bit here.
Whiston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Farboni is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Farboni is looking for a sweep.
Whiston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Whiston working away.
Whiston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Whiston drives through with a takedown into Farboni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Whiston.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Whiston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whiston controls the position.
Whiston advances to mount.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Whiston is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whiston 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Whiston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Macotti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martins!
Martins trying to control but Macotti flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Macotti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martins for a finish.
Martins trying to control the position but Macotti manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Macotti working for the choke. #SUB#
Macotti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Macotti is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Martins won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Macotti off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Macotti!
After winning the bout, Marco Macotti 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 4309 p4p, 406 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 3821 p4p, 374 weight class). Harland has chosen We Don't Know as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Brodie Grundy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brodie Grundy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grundy pushes Harland up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grundy decides to pull guard.
Grundy seems keen to control Harland's posture.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grundy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Harland
Harland keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy content to stall in guard here.
Harland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to pass into half guard but Harland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harland is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harland passes Grundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Harland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grundy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grundy working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Harland advances to half guard.
Grundy trying to control but Harland postures up.
Harland is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Harland is looking to advance position but Grundy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (6) vs (2) Harland
Grundy controlling from mount.
Harland is controlling an arm, preventing Grundy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Harland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harland and Grundy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harland gets back to half guard.
Grundy is thwarting Harland's attempts to control the position.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Harland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harland trying to hold on to Grundy's head to control him but Grundy postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harland keeping hold of Grundy's head, controlling as best he can.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (9) vs (2) Harland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to control but Harland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy looking to control but Harland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grundy wants to control the pace but Harland is squirming around nicely.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grundy is really struggling to control Harland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries to reverse the position but Grundy maintains control.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Harland prevents Grundy from taking his back.
Grundy tries to control but Harland wriggling away.
Harland tries to improve his position but instead Grundy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (12) vs (2) Harland
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Harland is trying to break free.
Grundy controlling the position well here. Harland rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grundy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grundy looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harland's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Harland right now.
Grundy tightening his grip on Harland, looking for the choke.
Harland is in bad spot here.
Harland wants to control his opponent's hands but Grundy gets his hands free.
Grundy looking for the choke but no joy.
Harland trying to control the hands but Grundy breaks the grip.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Grundy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Grundy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy 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, Harland has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Harland's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grundy tries to keep control of the position but Harland is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grundy tries to get the hooks in deep but Harland pushed the leg off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling from the back.
Grundy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grundy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Brodie Grundy 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.
Zander Harland spoke after the fight, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 3366 p4p, 361 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 4930 p4p, 488 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyoraku is fending him off so far but Whiston persists. Nope, Kyoraku circles away and we're back to standing.
Whiston fails to land the takedown.
Kyoraku feinted with a counter takedown.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston fails with the takedown.
Whiston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kyoraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiston.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston goes for a double leg but Kyoraku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kyoraku continues to drive forward.
Whiston shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyoraku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whiston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyoraku attempts a counter takedown but Whiston avoids it well and moves away.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches up with Kyoraku, looking for a takedown. Whiston pushes Kyoraku against the ropes but Kyoraku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whiston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyoraku sprawls well. Kyoraku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whiston gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whiston misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyoraku counters with a single leg into guard. Whiston didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Kyoraku is staying tight to Whiston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kyoraku'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston trying to remain calm as Kyoraku controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Kyoraku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whiston's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyoraku working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
Whiston tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
Whiston is still trying to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyoraku taking a breather here.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku working away.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyoraku working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Whiston keeping his opponent close.
Kyoraku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whiston manages to get back to half guard.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyoraku wants to advance to full mount but Whiston doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyoraku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controlling from the top position.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Kyoraku from controlling successfully.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Kyoraku is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Kyoraku looking to pass the guard.
Whiston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyoraku is now in half guard.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Kyoraku is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston wants to control the action here but instead Kyoraku manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Whiston
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston reaches up to try and control the position but Kyoraku seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Whiston rolls and tries to escape and now Kyoraku has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (11) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston trying to control but not successfully.
Kyoraku doesn't have the hooks in and Whiston manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (11) vs (2) Whiston
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston pushing down on Kyoraku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whiston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Kyoraku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyoraku is retaining full guard.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Kyoraku being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyoraku is keeping the position for now.
Whiston trying to move into half guard but instead Kyoraku has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (13) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
Kyoraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 3657 p4p, 392 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 3624 p4p, 389 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harland's choice of entrance music: We Don't Know. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn clinches up against the ropes.
Harland is looking for a takedown.
Harland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Harland
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Steel Penn pulls Harland in to control the position.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland is fighting to break Steel Penn's control of his arms but Steel Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harland wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn has Harland pulled in close to control his posture.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harland looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel Penn won't allow Harland to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Harland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to hold Steel Penn in close to prevent damage but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Harland desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to get back to full guard.
Harland trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Steel Penn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Harland
Harland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Harland is having none of it.
Steel Penn is really struggling to control Harland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harland can't escape the position.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
Harland tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn'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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harland looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (8) vs (2) Harland
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland rolls, trying to escape but Steel Penn keeps control of the position.
Steel Penn controlling the position well here. Harland rolled but Steel Penn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Harland tries to escape but Steel Penn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Harland doesn't escape.
Harland tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Harland do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Harland is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn avoiding Harland 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Harland's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steel Penn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Harland trying to control the action but Steel Penn just sinks the hooks in.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is controlling the position but Harland somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Harland with the active half guard here but Steel Penn passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (2) Harland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath The Steel Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zander Harland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21640 p4p, 362 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21516 p4p, 348 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tubridy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Late Late theme tune. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Tubridy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max tries to keep at a distance but Tubridy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Max has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tubridy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max tries to pull guard but Tubridy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Max drops back down to his feet.
Tubridy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Max clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tubridy (4) vs (0) Max
Tubridy is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Max won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tubridy off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Tubridy!
A less than humble Ryan Tubridy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whiston.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Emiliodingko blocks the move with his legs.
Whiston advances to mount.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Emiliodingko is looking to improve his position but Whiston isn't that keen on the idea.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Emiliodingko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston stays in close to Emiliodingko's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiston defends well.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whiston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whiston passes into half guard.
Emiliodingko wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Whiston not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston'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.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Emiliodingko defends it.
Whiston is taking a breather. Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Emiliodingko is defending well.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Emiliodingko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston stalling. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emiliodingko wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.
Emiliodingko wants to get back to full guard.
Whiston controlling the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Whiston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emiliodingko is looking for a sweep.
Whiston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Emiliodingko for as long as he can get away with.
Emiliodingko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Whiston is pressing down on Emiliodingko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emiliodingko is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston seems keen to control Emiliodingko's posture.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emiliodingko's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Emiliodingko is working to get back to half guard.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Emiliodingko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Emiliodingko is trying to reverse the position but instead Whiston has taken his back - oops!
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Emiliodingko doesn't escape.
Whiston is hanging on to Emiliodingko's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Whiston.
Whiston continues to stall.
Emiliodingko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Emiliodingko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whiston as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Whiston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Emiliodingko!
Whiston controls the position.
Emiliodingko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Emiliodingko blocks the move with his legs.
Emiliodingko tries to bench press Whiston off him but Whiston keeps the position.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Whiston tries to advance to mount but Emiliodingko denies him.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Emiliodingko is trying to improve his position.
Whiston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emiliodingko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Emiliodingko is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emiliodingko can do to turn this around?
Emiliodingko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Emiliodingko's face as Whiston controls the position.
Emiliodingko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emiliodingko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiston advances nicely into full mount.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston'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.
Whiston is trying to stick to Emiliodingko's back but Emiliodingko is turning into Whiston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Whiston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emiliodingko.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Emiliodingko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston pulls Emiliodingko in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Emiliodingko preventing the sweep.
Fedro Emiliodingko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Emiliodingko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston has control of Emiliodingko's left arm, preventing Emiliodingko from doing any damage.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emiliodingko's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Emiliodingko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emiliodingko being controlled here, momentarily.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Emiliodingko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whiston 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Whiston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Harland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Harland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harland stops Pablo from standing up.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland scoring with some ground and pound.
Harland won't allow Pablo to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harland.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland'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.
Harland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harland landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Harland landing some decent shots from guard.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet but Harland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harland forces his way into half guard.
Harland controlling the pace.
Harland thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
Pablo tries to kick Harland off but Harland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo has hold of Harland's hands but Harland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Harland working Pablo over with strikes.
Pablo is not content to let Harland control the position.
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. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pablo is looking to escape.
Harland is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
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. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
Pablo is trying to stand.
Harland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pablo sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harland is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
Harland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harland stops Pablo from getting back to his feet.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
Harland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Harland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harland.
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harland is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland winds up and cracks Pablo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harland working Pablo over with strikes.
Harland drops an elbow to the side of Pablo's head.
Harland 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.
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Pablo is rocked!#ES2#
Pablo has one foot on Harland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harland lands with a punch from half guard.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pablo taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Harland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pablo!
Harland trying to control but Pablo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pablo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Harland looking to finish Pablo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pablo!#T1#
Pablo is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Harland.
Harland working the ground and pound effectively.
Pablo is still in real trouble! Can Harland finish him?
Harland postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Pablo is out cold - huge knockout for Harland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zander Harland!
During a confident post fight interview, Zander Harland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Daniello Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Kantola tries to sprawl but Martins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kantola is controlling Martins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martins wants to take a breather but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola gets back to full guard.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martins is looking to stand up but Kantola isn't so interested in that idea.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.#T1#
Martins trying to control the position.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola preventing the sweep.
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Martins gets a clinch.
Kantola lands a body punch.
Kantola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Horacio Martins has been cut.
A short right from Kantola on the inside.
Kantola leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Kantola.
#ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Martins takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Martins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Martins tries to break Kantola's hands from around his neck, Kantola unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Martins will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola 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:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 14862 p4p, 801 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4737 p4p, 544 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Odoacer takes the fight into the clinch.
Odoacer wants a takedown but no success here.
Odoacer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whiston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Odoacer has Whiston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whiston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavius Odoacer.
Whiston wants a takedown.
Odoacer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Odoacer
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Odoacer advancing to mount.
Whiston trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Odoacer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Odoacer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Odoacer fails to advance to Whiston's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is desperately trying to improve his position but Odoacer has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Whiston tries to hold on but Odoacer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer looking to control but Whiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Odoacer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Odoacer avoids the attempt from Whiston to control.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Odoacer controlling the pace for now.
Odoacer working for a guillotine from mount but Whiston is in no mood to give up.
Whiston tries to reverse the position but Odoacer maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to hold on but Odoacer postures up.
Whiston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Whiston prevents Odoacer from taking his back.
Whiston tries to reverse the position but Odoacer maintains control.
Odoacer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Whiston is holding on tight.
Odoacer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston tries to hold on but Odoacer pushes him away.
Odoacer takes Whiston's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Whiston is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (0) vs (8) Odoacer
Whiston preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Odoacer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer trying to control.
Odoacer not allowing Whiston to control his hands.
Odoacer controlling well, preventing Whiston from escaping the position.
Whiston just trying to survive but Odoacer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Whiston is keeping busy.
Odoacer is looking for the choke from the back position but Whiston is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Whiston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Odoacer's guard. Nice work there by Whiston.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (8) Odoacer
Odoacer seems keen to control Whiston's posture.
Whiston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Odoacer's guard.
Whiston is trying to control the action in half guard but Odoacer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Odoacer trying to control here.
Odoacer is doing well to control the position and prevent Whiston from advancing to side control.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to pass to mount but Odoacer is defending the position.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Odoacer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Odoacer defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston trying to control from half guard but Odoacer is working away.
Whiston works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (8) Odoacer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Odoacer is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Odoacer tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Odoacer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Odoacer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Odoacer for as long as he can get away with.
Odoacer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Odoacer is holding on tight.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is trying desperately to improve position.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Odoacer is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Odoacer is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Odoacer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Whiston is trying to control the action in half guard but Odoacer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (8) vs (8) Odoacer
Odoacer wants to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Odoacer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Whiston wants to control but Odoacer has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Odoacer is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is pressing down on Odoacer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Odoacer is holding on for now.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whiston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Odoacer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odoacer is positioning himself well to prevent Whiston advancing to mount.
Odoacer is refusing to be controlled, as Whiston sits in half guard.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is concentrating on defense, preventing Whiston from advancing position.
Whiston is looking to take a break and control but Odoacer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odoacer is looking to improve his position.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Odoacer wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Odoacer wants to control but Whiston is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Odoacer won't allow it.
Odoacer tries to get to full guard but Whiston has control of the leg.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Whiston is stalling here. Odoacer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Odoacer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (8) vs (12) Odoacer
Odoacer taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Odoacer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Odoacer working away.
Odoacer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Odoacer is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston wants to control but Odoacer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odoacer wins on points by 12 to 8.
Flavius Odoacer gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 482 p4p, 59 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 17321 p4p, 731 weight class). Harland has chosen We Don't Know as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camatta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Harland
Harland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Camatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Camatta has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (2) Harland
Camatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camatta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland being controlled here, momentarily.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (7) vs (2) Harland
Camatta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harland's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harland, who protects the arm well.
Camatta trying to control the action but Harland is working from the bottom.
Harland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harland is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
Harland wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Camatta stalling.
Camatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (10) vs (2) Harland
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to control but Harland wriggling away.
Harland wants to control but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta controlling the position easily from mount.
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harland is looking to escape.
Harland is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeps trying to improve his position.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harland tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta fails to advance to Harland's back.
Camatta can't control as he wanted to and Harland manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Harland is controlling Camatta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Harland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta controlling from the top position.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta content to stall in guard here.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camatta'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.
Camatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harland dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (10) vs (4) Harland
Harland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harland wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking to control.
Harland wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
Harland being controlled here momentarily.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pushing down on Camatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Harland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura but Camatta is defending well.
Harland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camatta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camatta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Harland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to control from half guard but Camatta is working away.
Camatta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camatta controlling Harland's posture.
Harland is looking to pass into half guard but Camatta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camatta is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (12) vs (4) Harland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Zander Harland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 8746 p4p, 643 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 2951 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Claudio Gadelha enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max tries to clinch but Gadelha moves out of range.
Gadelha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gadelha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Max on his heels. He'll look to pass Max's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (0) vs (2) Gadelha
Gadelha stays in close to Max's body and controls the position.
Gadelha passes Max's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Max is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha moves into full mount! Max won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (0) vs (5) Gadelha
Gadelha controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Max turns into him and now he's in Gadelha's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (5) Gadelha
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha wants to sweep but no luck.
Gadelha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Max's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (7) Gadelha
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadelha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Max is looking for a triangle but Gadelha pushes his legs off easily.
Gadelha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gadelha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha 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.
Gadelha tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
Gadelha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (10) Gadelha
Gadelha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Max is being controlled here.
Gadelha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gadelha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Max is looking to regain half guard here but Gadelha keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gadelha slows the pace down.
Gadelha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Max is looking for a sweep.
Gadelha tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Max tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gadelha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Max'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.
Gadelha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Max tries to bench press Gadelha off him but Gadelha keeps the position.
Gadelha controls the position.
Gadelha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Max knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Max is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gadelha 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.
Gadelha content to control rather than advance.
Gadelha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gadelha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Max is just riding it out for now. Gadelha eventually gives up the hold.
Max wants to improve his position but Gadelha is controlling well.
Gadelha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gadelha wants to work for an arm triangle but Max is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha prevents Max from improving his position.
Max trying to control but Gadelha postures up.
Gadelha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gadelha is pressing down on Max's thigh, looking to free his foot. Max is holding on for now.
Max is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gadelha has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gadelha pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Max is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gadelha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Gadelha! |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5539 p4p, 599 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 9823 p4p, 775 weight class). Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. On his way into the cage it seems that Stacker Pentacost has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stacker Pentacost seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pentacost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentacost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whiston is working for takedown but Pentacost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pentacost is looking for a takedown.
Whiston tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Whiston drops back down to his feet.
Stacker Pentacost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pentacost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pentacost to keep the fight standing.
Pentacost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whiston prevents it.
Whiston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whiston is pulling down on Pentacost's head. It's preventing any offense from Pentacost, at least for the moment.
Whiston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Pentacost'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.
Pentacost stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whiston controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Whiston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pentacost haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Pentacost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to hit a switch here but Pentacost passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whiston there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (3) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to hold on but Pentacost pushes him away.
Whiston gets back to half guard.
Whiston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Whiston is looking to control Pentacost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (6) vs (0) Whiston
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston tries to lock up and control but Pentacost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to improve his position but instead Pentacost has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (9) vs (0) Whiston
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Whiston tries to break free.
Whiston just trying to survive but Pentacost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Whiston is really stuck here.
Whiston is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
Pentacost is hanging on to Whiston's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pentacost gets his hands free as Whiston looks to control.
Whiston can't escape the position.
Whiston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Whiston tries to roll but Pentacost sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position well here. Whiston rolled but Pentacost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pentacost is hanging on to Whiston's back as he tries to escape.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whiston is still trying to improve position.
Pentacost not allowing Whiston to control his hands.
Whiston tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pentacost is trying to stick to Whiston's back but Whiston is turning into Pentacost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pentacost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whiston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (9) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pentacost has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentacost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pentacost controlling Whiston's posture.
Pentacost wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Pentacost defends it.
Whiston is keen to just control but Pentacost is a slippery customer.
Pentacost has his hands clasped together around Whiston's back. He's all about the action.
Pentacost won't allow Whiston to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling here. Pentacost is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pentacost has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (13) vs (2) Whiston
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face as Pentacost controls the position.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston being controlled for a moment.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to remain calm as Pentacost controls from the top position.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Pentacost just content to control the position.
Whiston is trying to control Pentacost's posture but Pentacost avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost working away.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
What's Whiston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Whiston tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost staying calm.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Pentacost'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!
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Stacker Pentacost, 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:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 5585 p4p, 552 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 21445 p4p, 767 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martins drives through and clinches with Kantola against the cage.
Kantola decides to pull guard.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola controlling Martins's posture.
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kantola'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Martins
Martins controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
Martins wants to sweep but no luck.
Martins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kantola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martins is trying to keep Kantola in close.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from Kantola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martins keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kantola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Martins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantola controls the pace.
Kantola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (0) Martins
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kantola is stinking the place up with his stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
Martins tries to improve position but can't.
Kantola takes a little break here. Martins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Martins tries to buck Kantola off but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls the position.
Kantola advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kantola (7) vs (0) Martins
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Martins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martins tries to reverse the position but Kantola maintains control.
Martins is still trying to improve position.
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martins is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola continues to hold on tight.
Martins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Martins regains half guard.
Kantola works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (10) vs (0) Martins
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martins for as long as he can get away with.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Ari Kantola 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:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 13153 p4p, 815 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 8899 p4p, 756 weight class). Indigo Starseed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Starseed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Starseed trying to control the pace.
Whiston wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starseed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is controlling Starseed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Starseed prevents Whiston from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Starseed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starseed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starseed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (2) vs (4) Whiston
Starseed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Whiston.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whiston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Whiston struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Starseed's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
A lull in the action here.
Whiston is riding his opponent, not letting Starseed buck him off.
Starseed prevents Whiston from getting a body triangle.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Starseed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Whiston controlling the position well here. Starseed rolled but Whiston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Whiston go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Starseed doesn't escape.
We've been informed that Whiston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Let's hope that Whiston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to escape the position.
Whiston is trying to control but Starseed is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Whiston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starseed is looking to escape.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Starseed tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Starseed is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Whiston looking to control but Starseed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is working to get back to half guard.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston wants to take Starseed's back but he can't do it this time.
Starseed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is looking to improve his position but Whiston isn't that keen on the idea.
Starseed is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Starseed is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starseed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Whiston trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Well, if Whiston 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.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Starseed won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston stalling.
Whiston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Starseed! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (2) vs (7) Whiston
Starseed is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston fails to take his opponent's back.
Whiston trying to control but Starseed is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston is trying to control here but Starseed has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starseed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whiston is stalling here. Starseed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starseed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (6) vs (7) Whiston
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Starseed off but Starseed is having none of it.
Whiston is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Whiston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whiston trying to control here.
Starseed is taking a breather. Whiston 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.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starseed prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Whiston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Starseed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Starseed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Whiston managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling from the top position.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starseed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 7 to 6.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kantola takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kantola.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whiston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kantola slowing the pace effectively.
Kantola misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Whiston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whiston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whiston pulls Kantola in close to his closed guard and prevents Kantola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston'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.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Kantola trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Kantola stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Whiston is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. #REVB#
Kantola passes Whiston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Whiston is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kantola wants to free his trapped foot but Whiston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston is holding on to half guard well.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Whiston manages to get to full guard.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
It looks like Kantola might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kantola is continuing to stall.
Kantola is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whiston.
Kantola tries to buck Whiston off but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola trying to remain calm as Whiston controls from the top position.
Kantola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Whiston off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola has good solid back control here.
Whiston rolls, trying to escape but Kantola keeps control of the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kantola is trying to defend but Whiston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kantola pulls Whiston in close to his closed guard and prevents Whiston from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kantola pulls Whiston in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully. #T1#
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Whiston trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Whiston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Kantola defends it.
Kantola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kantola is pressing down on Whiston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantola controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kantola looking to control.
Whiston is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.#T3#
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Kantola looking to control.
Whiston passes Kantola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Kantola wants to control the action here but instead Whiston manages to pass to full mount!
Kantola is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T4#
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kantola for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Kantola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Whiston 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Whiston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whiston lands in his opponent's guard.
Kantola has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola controlling the position.
Kantola is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kantola is trying to keep Whiston in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kantola forces Whiston back against the cage and clinches.
Kantola lands an elbow that stopped Whiston in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Kantola working aggressively here.
Kantola misses with a knee strike.
Kantola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whiston's face.
#TD#
Whiston is trying to trip Kantola. He has hold of a leg but Kantola is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Whiston persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard. #T2#
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Whiston wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiston is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola is pressing down on Whiston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whiston is holding on for now.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Kantola is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola stalling. #T3#
Whiston is trying to control but can't.
Whiston is not content to let Kantola control the position.
Whiston is concentrating on defense, preventing Kantola from advancing position.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whiston is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whiston is not content to let Kantola control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Kantola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kantola fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Kantola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whiston'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.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whiston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Rupert Whiston.
I think Whiston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Martins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaleva defends it nicely.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaleva circles away.
Kaleva throws out a counter right but Martins avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Kaleva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martins to the mat! Martins manages to get full guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaleva is in close to Martins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Martins'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.
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Martins, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Martins felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Martins from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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