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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GKNY 78 - Sodergren vs. Fist
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Good exchange - Crow coming out on top.#CL# Reilly moves into the clinch. Crow tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage. Reilly pressing his opponent against the cage. Reilly missing with knees to the body.
Reilly lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly. Crow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A shot in the inside from Reilly. Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reilly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow. A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land. #BC2# Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Crow takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses. #T1# Reilly connects with a leg kick. Crow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Crow looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range. Stormy Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well. A punch lands to the side of Reilly 's head but he takes it in his stride. Crow takes one to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
A nice combination there by Crow.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reilly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Crow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Reilly. Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly slips under a jab.#T2# Reilly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Crow takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses. Crow lands with a nice combination. Reilly backs away looking to recover. Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow is looking for the big counter here. Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Crow.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Crow and move into the clinch. Some bone on bone action there as Crow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crow walks into a left hand. Reilly misses with a head kick.
Reilly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crow eats them both and turns towards Reilly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Crow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Crow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reilly if he has to take too many more of those.
Reilly avoids a kick to the body.
#T3# Crow loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch. Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Crow breaks away and moves out of range. Crow throws a half hearted mid kick. As Crow looks to move away, Reilly throws a big counter combo but Crow just gets out of the way. Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Crow's head back.
Crow walks into a jab. Reilly slips under a jab.#CL# Reilly takes the fight into the clinch. Reilly lands a shot to the body. Crow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Crow lands a right hand. Crow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crow has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment. Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Crow can't break the clinch.
Crow lands with a light punch inside. Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly slows down the pace here.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses. Reilly lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Crow lands with a left to the head. Reilly has Crow pressed against the cage.
Crow is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks. Reilly pushes Crow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Crow is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage. I was talking to Reilly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Reilly digs a right hand underneath Crow's ribcage. Crow let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Reilly will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Crow throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease. Crow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stormy Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Crow misses with a wild combination.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick. A big left from Reilly misses. Reilly tries a low kick but Crow avoids it. Crow walks into a straight right hand from Reilly. Crow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reilly. This has been an exciting period of action! Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range. Reilly looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely. Crow slips under a jab.#T1# Danga de danga de dang - Crow scores with a four punch combination! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reilly, right into the meat.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Crow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reilly back to the cage. Crow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Reilly moves out of range of the strikes. Crow fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Crow down. Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Reilly darts in and clinches Crow up against the cage. Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Crow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reilly is keeping busy.#T2# Crow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Crow gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
A short uppercut from Reilly. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Reilly gets through Crow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Good body shot from Crow.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage. Crow managing to block the knees to the body from Reilly.
Reilly prevents Crow from breaking the clinch. Reilly stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Reilly to work.
Crow throws a head punch that misses. Crow is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Crow. Crow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly. Reilly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Crow throws a head punch that misses. Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crow backwards. Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Crow tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage. Crow lands a nice uppercut. Crow tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position. Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Reilly pushes Crow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Crow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Reilly lands an uppercut.#T4# Reilly slows down the pace here.
Crow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crow blocks an uppercut.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Crow's head. Reilly is struggling to control the position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far. Crow working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crow's efforts to push away. Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Crow looks to land a combination. Reilly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Crow throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range. Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Crow staying out of range there. Crow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Reilly keeps Crow at a distance using the push kick. Crow scores with a head kick.
Crow misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily. A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Crow's defenses. This has been an exciting period of action! Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Reilly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Reilly misses the jab. Crow misses with a looping right. Stormy Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Reilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A good leg kick by Reilly. Crow tries to work over Reilly's front leg with a kick but Reilly checks it. Crow throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely. Crow throws a leg kick that is checked and Reilly counters with a leg kick. Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Reilly lands with a slapping head kick. Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Reilly misses with an uppercut
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab. Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Reilly throws out a leg kick but Crow moves out of range and Reilly only half commits. An inside leg kick lands from Reilly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reilly throws a series of punches but Crow avoids them all with ease. Reilly swings away with a leg kick that misses. Stormy Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# An inside leg kick from Reilly misses. Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Crow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Crow as he checks the leg kick. No joy there for Crow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly. Crow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses. Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3# Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A leg kick checked by Crow. Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch. Crow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reilly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A jab from Crow misses. Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Reilly dodges the punch combination from Crow.
No joy there for Crow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand! Reilly misses with a straight left. Crow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# Reilly slips a jab from Crow. Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Crow and move into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick by Reilly misses and Crow counters with a nice uppercut. Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Crow misses. Crow checks a low kick from Reilly. Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Crow throws a half hearted mid kick. An attempted straight right counter from Reilly misses the target. Crow blocks a head kick by Reilly.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride. Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crow doesn't seem bothered though. Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Reilly. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reilly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Reilly! After winning the bout, Frank Reilly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Stormy Crow spoke after the fight, saying 'c'mon release me from your roster sir'.
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Event:
HFC 266 Army Of Fiends
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Pu misses with a hook. Catchmaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pu.
Pu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Pu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchmaer moves away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Pu closes the distance and clinches. Pu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Catchmaer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pu's efforts to push away. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pu. Catchmaer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pu avoids the elbow strike from Catchmaer, against the cage.
A short right from Pu. Pu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pu avoids a wild elbow strike from Catchmaer. Pu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A head punch on the inside from Pu fails to land. Pu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchmaer's elbow. Pu avoids a wild elbow strike from Catchmaer. Pu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1# Catchmaer working aggressively here.
Pu is working Catchmaer over against the cage. Pu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Catchmaer. Pu lands a hook to the side of the head. Pu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Catchmaer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards. Pu stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pu. A head punch on the inside from Pu fails to land. Pu swings wildly with an uppercut but Catchmaer uses good head movement to avoid it. Pu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Catchmaer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Catchmaer tries to throw a body punch but Pu avoids it by throwing Catchmaer back against the cage. Pu blocking some punches.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.
Catchmaer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Catchmaer misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pu. Catchmaer tries to break free but Pu pushes him back against the cage. Catchmaer throws a head punch that misses. Pu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Catchmaer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pu's brow. Catchmaer blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Pu breaks from the clinch.
Pu thows a left - swing and a miss! Pu throws a nice looking combination but Catchmaer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fight stays on the outside here - Catchmaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Catchmaer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Pu counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Catchmaer! #T3# Pu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Catchmaer is trying to stand back up but Pu is controlling him
Pu trying to control the action but Catchmaer is working from the bottom. Pu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Catchmaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pu wants to control but Catchmaer is keeping him busy. Well, if Pu 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.
Catchmaer is trying to maintain the position but Pu is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Catchmaer moves away from the strike by Pu. Pu takes one to the chin there. Catchmaer keeps the fight on the outside. Pu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catchmaer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Catchmaer wants to counter with a clinch but Pu pushes him away. Catchmaer looks to throw the jab but Pu is out of range. Catchmaer misses with the combination.
Pu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Catchmaer gets a clinch. #BC# Pu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchmaer moves away. Catchmaer wants to clinch up but Pu keeps it at a distance. Pu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Catchmaer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pu takes a swing at Catchmaer's ribcage but misses. Pu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Catchmaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Pu dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Catchmaer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Pu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pu moves away from the strike by Catchmaer. Pu ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer. Pu lands a really nice looking cross but Catchmaer seems unphased.
Catchmaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pu misses with the combination.
Pu is looking to clinch but Catchmaer is avoiding it.
Rudy Pu is winning the standup battle so far. Pu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Catchmaer backs up against the cage.
Pu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catchmaer can do to turn this around? Pu darts in trying to clinch and Catchmaer counters with a stiff right hand. Catchmaer takes a swing at Pu's ribcage but misses. Pu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catchmaer throws out the jab. Catchmaer punishes Pu's body with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Catchmaer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1# Catchmaer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catchmaer.
A big left from Catchmaer misses. Catchmaer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pu, as that shot connected.
Pu throws a shot from downtown. Catchmaer moves away and avoids it. Catchmaer moves away from the strike by Pu. Pu lands a nice hook to Catchmaer's body. Catchmaer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catchmaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pu. Pu misses with a double jab
and Catchmaer counters with a nice uppercut. Left hook, right uppercut from Pu. Pu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Catchmaer misses. Catchmaer lands a two punch combo.
Pu throws a jab when Catchmaer was well out of range. Pu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Catchmaer. Catchmaer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2# Pu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Pu scores with a four punch combination! Catchmaer throws a hook to the side of Pu's head but Pu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A punch combination from Catchmaer misses. An inside leg kick from Pu misses. Catchmaer throws a sloppy head kick and Pu moves out of range easily. It looked like Pu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Good standup being displayed there by Pu as he connects with a hook.#ROC# Catchmaer is rocked! Pu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Catchmaer is still on wobbly legs! Can Pu finish him? Pu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Catchmaer to score with a decent uppercut. Catchmaer seems to have recovered his senses. Catchmaer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pu is able to avoid easily. Pu moves away from the strike by Catchmaer. Pu lands with an overhand left. Pu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Catchmaer's head backwards. Pu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Catchmaer! Pu dives in looking to finish! Catchmaer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Pu! A less than humble Rudy Pu 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:
Island combat three
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1# La Starza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Holworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Holworth darts in looking for a takedown but La Starza gets double underhooks and turns Holworth into the cage. The fight stays on the outside here - La Starza looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Holworth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Holworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Starza sprawls well. La Starza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holworth gets slowly back to his feet. Roland La Starza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Holworth tries to keep at a distance but La Starza has taken the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. La Starza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Starza lands an elbow inside that Holworth shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Ulrich Holworth has been cut. La Starza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. La Starza lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2# Ulrich Holworth's cut is getting worse.#T1# La Starza lands an elbow just above Holworth 's eye. La Starza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Starza lands a nice elbow. #CUT2# Ulrich Holworth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ulrich Holworth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roland La Starza! After winning the bout, Roland La Starza 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:
Swifty Promotions 4
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1# De Souza scores with a punch to the head. De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Crazy, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes Crazy against the cage but Crazy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. De Souza has his takedown stuffed#TD2# so Crazy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. De Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crazy controls the pace.#SUB# De Souza is looking for a triangle but Crazy pushes his legs off easily.
Crazy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Souza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1# De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Crazy wants to control but De Souza is keeping busy.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crazy keeps working. De Souza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Crazy desperately trying to maintain half guard. De Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Crazy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Crazy tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control. Crazy looks winded! Crazy gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Souza trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crazy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Crazy's legs - danger averted. De Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Crazy has a closed guard, preventing De Souza from standing up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. De Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crazy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Crazy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. De Souza shoots in but Crazy avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# De Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crazy is trying to defend but De Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Crazy wants to get back to full guard.#T4# De Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. De Souza passes the guard and advances to mount! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Souza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crazy tries to hold on but De Souza postures up. Crazy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. De Souza seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel De Souza dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# De Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Crazy keeps the fight on the outside. Crazy moves forwards but De Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab. De Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Crazy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Crazy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Crazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. No luck for Crazy with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crazy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Crazy is breathing heavily. Crazy fails with the takedown and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Crazy. Daniel De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Crazy.#T1# De Souza is looking to clinch but Crazy is avoiding it.
#CL# De Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# De Souza is trying to trip Crazy. He has hold of a leg but Crazy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. De Souza persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Crazy is looking to stand back up but De Souza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Crazy. De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. De Souza throwing shots but Crazy is blocking nicely. De Souza is trying to control. Crazy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. De Souza slips a nice elbow through Crazy's hands, connecting with Crazy's forehead.#T2# Crazy moves into full guard.
De Souza wants to stand but Crazy is controlling his posture from full guard. De Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Crazy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Crazy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. De Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crazy's guard.#T3##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Crazy misses with a head kick.
#CL# De Souza forces Crazy back against the cage and clinches. Come on De Souza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD# De Souza jumps guard and drags Crazy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Crazy stopping the sweep attempt from De Souza. Daniel De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Crazy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crazy has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Crazy manages to pass to side control! A lull in the action here. De Souza wants to control but Crazy postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Crazy decides to take the fight back to the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel De Souza dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# De Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crazy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Souza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crazy is keeping busy. Crazy trying to land knees to the body.
De Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crazy just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Crazy pulls guard effortlessly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Souza won't allow Crazy to sweep him here. De Souza wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving. Crazy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Crazy trying to keep a closed guard but De Souza is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# De Souza wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving. De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy swivels though and keeps the full guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. We've been informed that Crazy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Crazy trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. De Souza is looking to clinch. #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. De Souza has a takedown stuffed. De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Crazy tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crazy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Crazy has managed to clinch.
De Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crazy smiles and moves away.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2# De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Crazy has taken the fight into the clinch. De Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Crazy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Souza looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Crazy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. De Souza is looking to control Crazy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Souza avoid being mounted? De Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Souza trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Crazy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Souza! De Souza tries to hold on but Crazy postures up. De Souza can't escape the position.
Crazy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crazy controlling the pace for now. De Souza manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jonny Crazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daniel De Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crazy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Crazy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think De Souza 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel De Souza! Daniel De Souza retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Swifty Promotions 4
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard. Jones stays in close to Peters's body and controls the position. Jones works over Peters with some ground and pound from guard. Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though. Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB# Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones works his way into side control. Jones working the ground and pound from side control. Peters wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2# Peters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow. #SUB# Peters wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Jones seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Peters is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Billy Jones! Billy Jones retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
Swifty Promotions 4
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1# A Rod misses with a takedown and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A Rod avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stone throws a right and a left that both miss. Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but A Rod moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone throws out a loose jab but A Rod uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Stone takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A Rod tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# A Rod gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Stone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. A Rod keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##TD2# A Rod gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stone regains guard.
A Rod is standing up over Stone. Stone looks to escape but A Rod dives into side control.
#REVR# A Rod is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Stone is looking to advance position but A Rod won't allow it. Stone passes the guard and advances to mount! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stone controlling from the full mount. #T2# Stone prevents A Rod from getting the reversal. A Rod is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action. A Rod is working to get back to half guard.
A Rod tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. A nice elbow there by Stone. Stone wants to control but instead A Rod manages to regain half guard. Stone trying to control the action but A Rod is working from the bottom. #T3# A Rod throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
A Rod moves into full guard.
A Rod pulls Stone in close to prevent any damage. A Rod has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stone has passed into side control.
A Rod defending against the ground and pound. The ground and pound from Stone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. A Rod is looking for a sweep.#T4# Stone controlling from side mount. A Rod is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stone connects with a decent elbow. A Rod parries the strikes from Stone easily there. Stone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable A Rod to escape.
An elbow from Stone crashes against the mat.
A Rod tries to escape but Stone is in control. Stone in side control, throwing shots but A Rod defends. Stone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt A Rod will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Stone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. You can see the frustration on A Rod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stone dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A Rod doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
#TD2# A Rod shoots in and bounces Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. A Rod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. A Rod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stone lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A Rod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now. Stone looking to control.
A Rod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB2# A Rod thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. A Rod manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stone postures up and lands a big shot to A Rod's brow. Stone connects with a couple of short punches. A Rod tries to strike from the bottom.
Stone postures up in A Rod's guard and throws a big left but A Rod blocks it. Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but A Rod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stone is really struggling to control A Rod but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2# Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Stone drops back, looking for a kneebar! A Rod looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. A Rod looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from A Rod! #REVB# Stone is trying to control A Rod's posture but A Rod avoids it. A Rod tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Stone is trying to get back to half guard. Stone tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but A Rod presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3# BOOM! A Rod connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A Rod wants to get back to his feet but Stone is holding on tight.
A Rod tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. A Rod is looking to stand but Stone has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stone wants to control but A Rod is having none of it. Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that A Rod can do to turn this around? A Rod tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Stone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4# Stone tries to regain full guard. Instead though, A Rod has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Stone is trying to stand. Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A Rod content just to control the position here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stone regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis A Rod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Stone throws a hook but A Rod avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Stone. A Rod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone. Stone throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and A Rod decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stone's guard. A Rod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Stone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Stone distracts A Rod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A Rod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. A Rod defends it easily.#T1# A Rod wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as A Rod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# A Rod is sitting in close to Stone's body. Stone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! A Rod is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, A Rod is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Axel Stone! Axel Stone is the new light heavyweight champion! Axel Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Swifty Promotions 3
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Royal clinches up with Bremner and pushes him back against the cage. Bremner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Royal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bremner is trying to push Royal away but Royal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Royal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Royal motions for Bremner to come forward. Royal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bremner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royal is fending him off so far but Bremner persists. Nope, Royal circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Royal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bremner wants to stand back up but Royal manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bremner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Royal controlling the position from side mount. Bremner is looking to regain half guard here but Royal keeps moving and retains side control. Royal controlling from side mount. #SUB# Royal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. You can see the frustration on Bremner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Royal 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 Bremner's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB# Royal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Royal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB# Royal is trying to get an arm triangle but Bremner is defending well. Royal moves into full mount! Royal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Royal with a couple of short strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't. Royal lands a nice shot to the head. We've been hearing good reports from Royal'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. Royal trying to control but Bremner is having none of it. Royal controlling the pace for now. Bremner is looking to get to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Royal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Royal dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A head kick misses from Bremner. Royal avoids the head kick by Bremner.
Royal fails with the takedown. Royal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bremner can do to turn this around? Royal throws a head kick that misses. Bremner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Bremner dives in and grabs Royal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Royal pushes down on Bremner's head and hops out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bremner is defended easily by Royal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Royal misses with a combination
and Bremner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Royal avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Royal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bremner. James Royal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Bremner. Royal with a poor takedown and Bremner counters with a nice uppercut. Bremner shoots in but Royal avoids the takedown attempt easily. Royal goes for a double leg but Bremner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bremner continues to drive forward.#TD# Royal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bremner's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Royal wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.#T2# Bremner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner is looking to stand up but Royal isn't so interested in that idea. Royal passes easily into side control. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Royal taking a breather here. Royal tries to stand but Bremner is controlling his head. #T3# Royal is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bremner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Royal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bremner misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Bremner feints and as Royal raises his hands in defense, Bremner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bremner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Royal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Royal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bremner slips nicely into half guard. Royal is looking to improve his position.
Bremner wants to stand but Royal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Royal missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teddy Bremner will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Royal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Bremner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royal doesn't succeed with the takedown and Royal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Royal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bremner but Bremner pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Bremner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bremner is figuring out what he wants to do next. Bremner tries to stand but can't do so whilst Royal controls his leg. #T1# Bremner has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Royal works to full guard. Royal wants to sweep but no luck. Royal is pulling down on Bremner's head to control his posture. Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bremner tries to stand but Royal is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bremner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Royal is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bremner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bremner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Royal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Royal stuffs the takedown. Bremner throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Royal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Royal. A frustrated look appears on Bremner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Royal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bremner is defending well for now. Bremner is trying to break the clinch but Royal has him pressed against the cage. Royal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bremner is defending well. Bremner jumps guard but Royal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bremner fails to pull guard.
Royal slowing the pace effectively.#T3# Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Royal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bremner is defending well. Royal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Royal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bremner's efforts to push away. Royal just leaning against Bremner, taking a breather. Royal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bremner prevents it.
Royal is working for takedown but Bremner is calmly controlling the position for now. Bremner trying to land knees to the body.
Royal is trying to drag Bremner to the mat but Bremner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bremner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bremner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Bremner is trying to trip Royal. He has hold of a leg but Royal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bremner persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bremner wants to control from the top but Royal keeps moving. Bremner is looking to stand up but Royal won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Royal pulls Bremner in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Teddy Bremner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bremner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teddy Bremner! Teddy Bremner retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
Swifty Promotions 3
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1# Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crazy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Crazy thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Crazy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crazy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. #TD2# Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crazy! A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position. Jones lands some shots froms side control. Jones wants to stand but Crazy has his arm trapped. #SU2# Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crazy to his feet. #T1##TD2# Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crazy's half guard. Crazy is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
#SU2# Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Crazy get back to his feet. Crazy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimmy Crazy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crazy did well to prevent Jones getting side control. Crazy is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crazy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones controlling the position. #T2# Jones moves into full mount! Jones looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Crazy is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jones looking to control and managing it successfully. Crazy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#T4# Jones landing strikes from the mount and Crazy is in trouble! Jones controlling his opponent. Jones lands with some strikes.#SUB2# Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Crazy is having none of it. Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crazy's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crazy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones. Crazy bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back! Billy Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. Jones lands a shot to the body. Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Jones looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Crazy taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Jones! Billy Jones is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Swift Promotions 2
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Rinne moves into the clinch.#TD2# Rinne has hold of one of Swift's legs. Swift is fighting the takedown attempt but Rinne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB# Swift throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rinne uses it to pass to side control.
Rinne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Swift knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinne on the ground. Rinne has knee on belly and moves into mount. Rinne content just to control the position here. #SUB2# Rinne looking to isolate an arm here. Swift doesn't see it coming and as Rinne extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rinne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edvin Rinne!
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Event:
Swifty Promotions 1
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Bremner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A punch combination from Swift misses. Bremner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Swift fails with a takedown attempt. Good leg kick by Swift there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2# Swift clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Swift has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bremner uses from the top position. Swift has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bremner has passed into side control.
Bremner takes a little break here. Swift wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1# Swift wants to control but Bremner postures up. Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swift keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Bremner decides to take the fight back to the feet. A lazy body kick from Swift #TD# and Bremner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swift won't be happy with that. Swift is being controlled here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Swift wants to get back to his feet but Bremner is dominant here and he's now got Swift 's back!#T2# Swift prevents Bremner from getting a body triangle.#SUB# Bremner working for the choke. Swift just trying to survive but Bremner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Swift is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Swift looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bremner.
The referee is taking a good look at Swift as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bremner!
#SUB# Bremner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Swift defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB# Swift is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bremner gets his way!
Swift just trying to survive but Bremner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Bremner misses with a punch to the head. Bremner avoiding Swift 's attempts to control his hands. Swift is keeping busy.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Bremner working for the choke. What can Swift do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB# Bremner 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, Swift has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bremner is hanging on to Swift 's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bremner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Swift misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bremner is defended easily by Swift . Teddy Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Swift tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Swift lands a front kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bremner is defended easily by Swift . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bremner gets a takedown into half guard.#T1# Swift holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2# Swift looking for submissions off his back. Swift moves into full guard.
Bremner is in close to Swift 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Swift tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bremner postures up in Swift 's guard and throws a big left but Swift blocks it. Swift keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully. Bremner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bremner advances to half guard. Bremner blocks the strikes from Swift .
Swift trying to control from the bottom.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swift does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bremner uses his free foot to push down on Swift 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swift . #T3# Swift holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bremner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swift tries to hold on but Bremner pushes him away. #SUB# Bremner wants to finish this one by submission but Swift is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bremner. Bremner looking to control but Swift is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Swift working to try and regain half guard.
Swift 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.#T4##SUB# Swift is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
Swift has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bremner is working away from the top position though. Bremner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swift can do to turn this around? Swift blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bremner. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bremner dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Swift digs a good hook to Bremner's body.
Nice takedown defense from Bremner. No joy for Swift on that attempt. #CL2# Swift closes the distance and pushes Bremner back into the cage. Bremner prevents the takedown attempt.
Bremner is trying to break the clinch but Swift has him pressed against the cage. The referee calls for Swift to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bremner pulls guard successfully.
Bremner controls Swift momentarily but Swift frees himself. #SUB# Bremner looking for a guillotine here but Swift defends easily.
#T1# Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Swift with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bremner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swift controls the pace.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Swift drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bremner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swift has Bremner in his guard.#REVR##SU# Bremner stands and steps away. Swift gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bremner misses with a body punch
#CL2# and Swift counters by moving into the clinch. Bremner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swift pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Bremner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Swift is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Bremner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swift defending well though. #SUB2# Swift looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bremner is trying to control. Swift wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Swift tries to kick Bremner off but Bremner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Swift is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily. Bremner trying to pass the guard but Swift defending well. Swift pushes Bremner off looking to stand but Bremner dives back in and keeps control.
Teddy Bremner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Swift tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bremner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Swift throws a half hearted mid kick. Bremner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD# Bremner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swift did well to prevent Bremner getting side control. Bremner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bremner trying to control from half guard but Swift is working away. Swift moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Teddy Bremner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Sloppy strikes from Bremner. Those never looked like landing. Swift looks for a takedown but Bremner sprawls well.#CL2# Bremner tries to keep at a distance but Swift has taken the fight into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Swift tries to pull guard but Bremner holds him up against the cage and eventually Swift drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bremner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swift walks away with a smile on his face. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1# Swift lands with a nice body punch. Swift misses with a head kick.
Bremner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bremner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Swift stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swift wants it to stay on the feet. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Swift avoids the head kick by Bremner.
Swift is looking to clinch but Bremner is avoiding it.
Bremner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swift . Bremner leaves Swift with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bremner is looking for a counter combo. Teddy Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Swift . Bremner moves away from the strike by Swift . Bremner has a takedown stuffed.#T2# Swift throws a right and a left that Bremner avoids nicely. Bremner fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Swift throws a counter combo.#CL2# Swift takes the fight into the clinch. Swift is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bremner pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bremner has Swift pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swift manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Swift gets control of Bremner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Swift will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bremner stands up out of Swift 's guard for a moment - Swift manages to land a nice upkick.#T3# Swift looking to control.
#SUB2# Swift working for a triangle but Bremner defends it easily.
Swift looking for a sweep. Not yet Swift , not yet. Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bremner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A jab from Swift finds it's way through Bremner's defenses. Tom Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bremner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Swift fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Swift with that takedown attempt. Bremner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Swift dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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. #R5# Swift looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# Swift has closed the distance and engaged Bremner in a clinch.
Bremner wants a takedown but no success here.
Swift is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bremner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bremner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Swift holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bremner jumps guard but Swift turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bremner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swift drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bremner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swift tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Bremner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Swift is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bremner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Swift has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bremner is trying to keep an underhook but Swift manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES# Bremner kicks off Swift and gets to his feet. #TD2# Swift gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Bremner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bremner slaps away a takedown attempt from Swift , before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# Swift showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bremner.
Swift feints the counter takedown. Swift moves in looking to clinch but Bremner pushes him off. Bremner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bremner shoots in but Swift avoids the takedown attempt easily. Swift is looking for the big counter here. Bremner leaves Swift with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Swift or perhaps it was just good defense by Bremner, which made it look bad. #TD# Swift gets caught napping as Bremner dives in and scores a takedown. Swift manages to retain guard.#T3# Bremner wants to pass the guard but Swift is keeping the position. Bremner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bremner postures up.
Swift might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Bremner is in close to Swift 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Bremner 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. #SUB2# Swift has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bremner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Bremner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2# Swift makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight! Tom Swift comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bremner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:48 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teddy Bremner! Teddy Bremner is the new welterweight champion!
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Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Ragnarsson. No joy for Crazy on that attempt. Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Ragnarsson clinches. Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Crazy tries to pull guard but Ragnarsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Crazy jumps guard but Ragnarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Crazy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson is working Crazy over against the cage. Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Crazy tries to keep at a distance but Ragnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch. Crazy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Ragnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Crazy is breathing heavily. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crazy or not. Ragnarsson lands a body punch. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crazy takes a shot to the head. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body. Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body. Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson presses Crazy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head. Ragnarsson lands an uppercut. Crazy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Crazy wants a takedown but no success here.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
A short right from Ragnarsson. Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.#T4# Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson stuns Crazy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Crazy's belly button to the back. Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson cracks Crazy with a nice body shot. Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Crazy's ribcage. Crazy let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ragnarsson lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ragnarsson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Crazy walks into a left hand. #CUT2# It looks like Jimmy Crazy has been cut.#CL2# Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head. Ragnarsson is leaning against Crazy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson. Crazy throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside. #ROC2# Crazy is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Crazy jumps guard but Ragnarsson stands there with Crazy around his waist. Crazy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
#T1# Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head. Oh Crazy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Crazy seems to have got his legs back now. Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crazy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson. Maximus Ragnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head. Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Crazy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. Ragnarsson pushes Crazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarsson lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson is working Crazy over against the cage. Ragnarsson lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a right hand. Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
#BC2# Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Maximus Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Ragnarsson pushes Crazy up against the cage in a clinch. Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Crazy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. Ragnarsson is working Crazy over against the cage.#T4# Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head. Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jimmy Crazy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Ragnarsson moves into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarsson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ragnarsson lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jimmy Crazy's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Crazy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2# Ragnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head. Ragnarsson is working Crazy over against the cage. Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ragnarsson taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson works on Crazy's body with a couple of short punches. Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crazy or not. Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ragnarsson gets through Crazy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head. Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch. Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. Ragnarsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Crazy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ragnarsson is unloading with more strikes now! Crazy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Ragnarsson!
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Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Peters doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Christian counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Christian gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Christian lands a couple of decent looking shots. Peters is striking but Christian is not phased and passes to half guard. Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Christian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2# Peters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Christian pushes past his half guard into mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1# Christian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Christian 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. Christian unloading with bombs! Christian is landing with some decent strikes but Peters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Christian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Christian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Peters tries to hold on but Christian pushes him away. Christian landing shots from mount. Peters tries to reverse the position but Christian maintains control. Christian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peters can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2# Christian controlling the pace for now. Christian with shots to the head and body - Peters looks very uncomfortable down there. Peters is desperately trying to improve his position but Christian has a good base and remains in mount. Christian controlling from the full mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Christian with good strikes from the mount here! Christian with the ground and pound from mount. Peters wants to control but Christian is having none of it. Christian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Christian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peters looks a forlorn figure.
#T3##SUB# Christian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peters is surviving well by controlling Christian's body position as best he can. Christian lands a heavy elbow. Christian lands a big shot there that rocks Peters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB# Christian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peters shrugs it off. #T4# Christian content just to control the position here. Christian looking to finish Peters with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peters! Christian dominating with strikes here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Christian working the ground and pound effectively.
Christian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Christian is landing with some decent strikes but Peters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Christian dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Peters throws a solid leg kick but Christian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peters. Peters tries for a takedown but Christian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Christian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Peters has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Christian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Christian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Peters wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving. Peters wants to stand and escape but instead Christian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Christian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Peters is looking to sweep but instead, Christian has passed into half guard.
#T1# Peters is looking to improve his position.
Christian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christian lands a nice short elbow. Christian 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. Christian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Christian'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# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Christian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Peters is trying to stand.
Christian slips a nice elbow through Peters's hands, connecting with Peters's forehead. Peters has hold of Christian's hands but Christian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Peters has a hand on Christian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Christian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Christian controlling from mount. Christian unloading with bombs!#T3# Christian lands a heavy elbow. Christian punishing his opponent with strikes. Peters has given up his back here. Will Christian look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB# Peters has hold of Christian's leg, trying to break free but it's let Christian lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Peters is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Christian throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alberto Christian!
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Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Crazy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crazy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rutledge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazy has him pressed against the cage. Crazy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutledge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A bit of stalling here from Crazy.
Crazy leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Crazy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Rutledge tries to circle away but Crazy has him pinned against the cage. Rutledge is trying to break the clinch but Crazy has him pressed against the cage. Rutledge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rutledge working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Crazy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crazy manages to end up in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lull in the action here.#T1# Crazy working the ground and pound. Rutledge prevents Crazy from moving into mount. Crazy controls the position from side control.#SUB2# Crazy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutledge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Crazy taking a breather here. #T2# Rutledge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rutledge struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crazy 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. Rutledge can't do much from the bottom here. Rutledge tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Crazy easily slips into full mount! #T3# Crazy content just to control the position here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Crazy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rutledge is looking to get to half guard. Crazy controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2# Crazy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4# Rutledge is looking to clinch but Crazy is avoiding it.
No luck for Rutledge with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crazy throws a body kick that misses and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2# Crazy shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutledge's guard. Crazy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rutledge wants to control but Crazy postures up. Rutledge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crazy on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crazy controlling from side mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Crazy dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Crazy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutledge on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutledge's guard now, I'm sure. Crazy passes Rutledge's left leg - he's now in half guard. It looks like Crazy is going to stand back up.
Crazy is taking a breather. Rutledge 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crazy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rutledge controls his leg. #T1# Rutledge keeps control of the position for the meantime. Crazy controlling the action here. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Crazy looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Crazy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rutledge is trying to control but Crazy passes into side control!
Crazy working the ground and pound. #ROC2# Rutledge is rocked!#SUB2# Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Oh Rutledge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jonny Crazy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Crazy controls the position.#SUB2# Crazy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Crazy is working Rutledge over with some ground and pound from side control. Crazy scoring with punches from side control. A big shot lands for Crazy! That's hurt Rutledge! Will he recover? Crazy fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Crazy!
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Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Wyatt tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily and Swift counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Swift closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wyatt did well to prevent Swift getting side control.#ES# Wyatt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Swift is on him like a limpet, forcing Wyatt back against the cage.#TD2# Swift has clasped his hands together around Wyatt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Swift trying to control the action but Wyatt is working from the bottom. Wyatt is looking to regain half guard here but Swift keeps moving and retains side control. Wyatt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Wyatt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB# Swift has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wyatt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Swift is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wyatt pulls down on the head and he's put Swift to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Wyatt!
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Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing. Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joseph.#TD2# Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there. Joseph tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control. Joseph moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Thomas is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Joseph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas postures up.
Joseph trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joseph's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Joseph looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Thomas blocks the strikes from Joseph.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joseph does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Joseph looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Joseph defends it. Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Joseph 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. Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Joseph looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Joseph is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
#SUB2# Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Joseph trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Joseph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Joseph defends the submission attempt. Joseph gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Joseph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Joseph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Joseph is trying to keep Thomas in close.
#T3##SUB# Joseph looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Joseph trying to control the position.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joseph has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Joseph's legs - danger averted. Thomas throws a big right hand that misses. Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard. Joseph gets back to full guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard. #T4# Joseph keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Thomas is fighting to break Joseph's control of his arms but Joseph is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joseph is breathing heavily.#SUB# Joseph looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Joseph looking to control but Thomas passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joseph regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Thomas will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Thomas closes the distance and clinches. Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Joseph's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joseph pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt. Thomas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Julio Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Joseph thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1##CL2# Thomas clinches up against the cage. Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph. Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards. Joseph leaning against his opponent.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas. Joseph slowing the pace effectively. Thomas is stalling here.
Thomas has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Thomas tries for a takedown but Joseph manages to get underhooks.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Thomas is breathing heavily. The referee is keeping an eye on Joseph - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Joseph taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas. Joseph leaning his opponent against the cage. Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch. Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Joseph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Joseph throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Thomas throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range. Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Thomas gets a clinch. Joseph tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas lands with a left to the head. Joseph pressing his opponent against the cage. Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.#T4# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
#TD2# Thomas gets control of Joseph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Joseph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joseph tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joseph to the ground. Joseph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joseph as he jumps to the side. Joseph tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Julio Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas. Thomas swinging wildly here.
As Thomas looks to move away, Joseph throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joseph sprawls well. Joseph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD# Joseph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Joseph finishes the takedown easily into guard. Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Joseph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head. Joseph pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard. Joseph is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Joseph missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Thomas is trying to stand.
#ES2# Thomas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Joseph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.#T2# Thomas tries for a takedown but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph. Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Thomas gets a clinch. Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage. Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Joseph has Thomas pushed against the cage. Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. Joseph stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Joseph looking to stall.
Joseph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away. Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joseph pulls him back up using the underhooks. Joseph taking a breather.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Stalling in the clinch from Joseph.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Joseph for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside. Joseph looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling him. Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joseph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joseph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thomas up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joseph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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 Julio Joseph. I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Thomas!
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Event:
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Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Royal clinches up with Greer and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Royal decides to pull guard. Greer being controlled here momentarily. Greer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Royal is on top in guard.
#REVB# Royal throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely. Royal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Royal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Royal advances position into side control! Royal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Royal works to advance to full mount. Greer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Royal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Royal controlling the pace for now. Royal is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2# Royal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Royal lands a big shot there that rocks Greer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Royal controlling his opponent. Greer is looking to get to half guard. Royal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3# Greer wants to control but Royal is having none of it. Royal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greer's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Spencer Greer has been cut.#SUB2# Royal looking for a guillotine from mount but Greer is having none of it. Greer tries to control the position but Royal now has his back.
#SUB2# Greer is trying to defend against the choke here but Royal has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Royal Tightens the hold and Greer taps out furiously! Royal displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Royal!
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Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Stanley avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thornton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2# Thornton moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornton. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanley. Thornton can't get the takedown.
Stanley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Thornton manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thornton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanley.#CL2# Stanley gets tackled into the cage by Thornton. Thornton maintains the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stanley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thornton's brow. Stanley looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1##BC2# Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Thornton has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Thornton breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Stanley gets caught napping as Thornton dives in and scores a takedown. Stanley manages to retain guard.#SUB# Stanley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well. Thornton tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanley is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thornton throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Thornton is stalling in the full guard. #SU2# Thornton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Thornton fails with a takedown attempt. Landon Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Thornton. Thornton misses with the body kick and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Thornton clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Thornton manages to pull guard.
#T3# Stanley trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom. Thornton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thornton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thornton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Thornton has an active guard here but Stanley has managed to pass into half guard.
Stanley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Thornton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Thornton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Stanley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Thornton is striking but Stanley is not phased and passes to half guard. Thornton punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thornton keeping control of the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Thornton dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Thornton misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Thornton has closed the distance and engaged Stanley in a clinch.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Stanley pulls guard. Thornton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Thornton slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanley's head. Thornton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SU2# Thornton gets to his feet - back to striking we go! James Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Thornton has closed the distance and engaged Stanley in a clinch.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Stanley holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Thornton manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Thornton forces Stanley back against the cage and clinches. Thornton avoids a wild elbow strike from Stanley. Stanley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Thornton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanley tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanley to the ground. Stanley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2# Thornton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stanley swivels and escapes. Landon Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Thornton. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thornton. Stanley throws a big counter combination but Thornton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Thornton tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Thornton is breathing heavily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanley is defended easily by Thornton. Thornton wants to counter with a clinch but Stanley pushes him away.#TD# Stanley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thornton to the mat! Thornton manages to get full guard. Thornton wants to get back to his feet but Stanley passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB# Thornton wants to control but Stanley is keeping busy and won't allow it. Thornton is trying to get back to full guard. Stanley is thwarting Thornton's attempts to control the position. Stanley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Thornton keeping control of the position. Thornton tries to get to full guard but Stanley has control of the leg. Thornton is doing well to control the position and prevent Stanley from advancing to side control.#ES2# Thornton has one foot on Stanley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Thornton gets a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Thornton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stanley defends well and Thornton ends up having to push Stanley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Thornton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanley's waist but Stanley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thornton off to one side. #CL2# Thornton moves into the clinch. Stanley looking for a takedown. Stanley is trying to drag Thornton to the mat but Thornton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Stanley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thornton smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him. A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thornton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanley but Stanley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanley as he jumps to the side. Thornton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thornton wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Thornton moves into the clinch. Thornton fails to pull guard.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stanley just stands there and leans against the cage. Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Thornton pulls guard successfully.
Thornton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Stanley throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Thornton has his foot on Stanley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stanley works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Stanley is in close to Thornton's body, working some short punches and elbows. Thornton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Thornton looking for subs off his back but Stanley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stanley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Stanley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Thornton trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Stanley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Stanley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Thornton tries to land a body kick and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.#TD# Stanley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thornton was covering up waiting for the punch and Stanley finishes the takedown easily into guard. Thornton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stanley manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB# Stanley 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.
#T4# Thornton throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Stanley manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Landon Stanley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Thornton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Thornton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Trevino blocks a head kick by Thomas .
Trevino shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Trevino is looking for a sweep. Trevino is being controlled here. Thomas wants to stand but Trevino is controlling his arm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Thomas lands an elbow. #T1# A lull in the action here as Thomas stalls from top position.#SUB2# Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trevino has escaped the position, nice work there. Thomas happy to just control the position for now. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Trevino is trying to control Thomas 's posture but Thomas avoids it. Thomas controls the position from side control.#T3# Trevino tries to buck Thomas off but Thomas is having none of it. Thomas takes a little break here. Trevino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Trevino tries to improve position but can't. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trevino quickly recovers to half guard. Trevino tries to kick Thomas off in order to stand up. Thomas Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thomas 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 Trevino's shoulder. That is not cool. Trevino tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position. Trevino wants to get back to his feet but Thomas drags him back down. Thomas 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 Trevino's shoulder. That is not cool. Thomas works to advance to full mount. Trevino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trevino is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thomas landing strikes, looking to finish! Thomas controlling from the full mount. It looks like Thomas 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Thomas dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trevino to the mat! Trevino manages to get full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Thomas 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. Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2# Trevino is rocked! Trevino can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trevino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Oh Trevino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Thomas lands a big elbow - Trevino is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Thomas !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Thomas !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 1
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Davydenko slips a jab and a cross from Swift .
Swift throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Swift . Davydenko is looking for a counter combo. Swift plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Davydenko scores with a jab. Swift acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Swift tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davydenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swift somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Davydenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davydenko. Swift just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Davydenko is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Swift clinches up with Davydenko and pushes him back against the cage. Swift wants a takedown.
Davydenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swift keeps control of Davydenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Swift has Davydenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davydenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Swift . Davydenko tries to break free but Swift pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Swift pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marko Davydenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good shot there by Davydenko. Davydenko scores with a jab to the jaw. Swift throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davydenko. Davydenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Davydenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Swift dives in for a single leg takedown but Davydenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Davydenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Swift with a lazy takedown attempt and Davydenko counters with a left to the body. Swift looks winded!#CL2# Swift moves into the clinch successfully.
Swift keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davydenko's efforts to push away.#BC2# Swift manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davydenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davydenko scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Davydenko misses. Davydenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davydenko wants it to stay on the feet. Swift with a lazy takedown attempt and Davydenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Swift is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davydenko.#ROC# Swift is rocked! Davydenko throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease. Davydenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Davydenko lands with a hook. Swift tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Swift is still on wobbly legs! Can Davydenko finish him? Davydenko throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Swift 's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Davydenko dives in looking to finish as Swift flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Davydenko's strikes! Davydenko is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Swift 's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Swift 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 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Davydenko!
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