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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
McDaniels slips a straight right by Johnson.
McDaniels shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDaniels.
Johnson cracks McDaniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels.
McDaniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
McDaniels is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson throws a right and a left that McDaniels avoids nicely.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McDaniels shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDaniels stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T1#
McDaniels slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. McDaniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDaniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDaniels. #SUB2#
McDaniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McDaniels is looking for submissions but instead, Johnson has regained full guard.
McDaniels passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniels.
#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniels.
#SUB2#
McDaniels looking for a submission but Johnson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDaniels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McDaniels is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but McDaniels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T3#
McDaniels is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDaniels looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but McDaniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDaniels is looking for a sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position but McDaniels is working away.
McDaniels is looking for a sweep.
McDaniels is still trying to improve position.#T4#
McDaniels keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons McDaniels to his feet.
McDaniels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and McDaniels ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
McDaniels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDaniels fails with the takedown.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDaniels looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Horatius McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
McDaniels looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but McDaniels drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDaniels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDaniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CJ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
McDaniels working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
McDaniels has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels is trying to improve his position.#T1#
McDaniels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
McDaniels actively working from the bottom here.
McDaniels wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
McDaniels is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
McDaniels is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
McDaniels tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back! #SUB#
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDaniels tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDaniels knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDaniels for a finish.
Johnson controls the action.
McDaniels tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson is trying to stick to McDaniels's back but McDaniels is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDaniels.
McDaniels passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDaniels pulls his head out easily. #ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McDaniels is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
McDaniels lands a body shot.
McDaniels working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards. #T3#
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniels.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
McDaniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniels can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a right hand.
McDaniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as McDaniels controls his hands.
McDaniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from McDaniels fails to land.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDaniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
#T4#
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniels.
A big right from Johnson misses.
McDaniels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels.#TD2#
McDaniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Johnson has his feet on McDaniels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDaniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
McDaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by McDaniels.
McDaniels has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
McDaniels ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
McDaniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from McDaniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels.
Johnson is looking to slow McDaniels down with leg kicks.
McDaniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables McDaniels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Johnson kicks McDaniels off and gets to his feet.
McDaniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Horatius McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws an overhand right that has McDaniels reeling! Johnson follows up with more punches and McDaniels is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson 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:
RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Visigoth tries to clinch up.
Visigoth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Visigoth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Visigoth wants to clinch#TD2#
and Tatum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Visigoth won't be happy with that.
Tatum is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Visigoth looking for a sweep but Tatum has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tatum content just to control the position here.
Visigoth is squirming around, avoiding Tatum's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Tatum has control of Visigoth's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Visigoth regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Visigoth is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Visigoth gets back to half guard.
Tatum stalling.
Visigoth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Visigoth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Visigoth wants to sweep but Tatum has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Tatum tries for a kimura but Visigoth is defending well.
Visigoth looks to move to half guard but instead Tatum has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Tatum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Visigoth is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatum is landing with some decent strikes but Visigoth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tatum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Visigoth 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.
Visigoth is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Tatum trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visigoth tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Tatum is trying to control the action in half guard but Visigoth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tatum wants to work for an arm triangle but Visigoth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Visigoth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatum is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tatum is trying to control. Visigoth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Visigoth is pressing down on Tatum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Visigoth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Visigoth is looking to pass into half guard but Tatum pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tatum is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Visigoth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tatum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tatum pushing down on Visigoth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tatum passes to side control.
Tatum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Visigoth!
Tatum trying to control but Visigoth is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Visigoth is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A cross from Tatum lands.#CL2#
Visigoth gets tackled into the cage by Tatum. Tatum maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Visigoth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Visigoth is looking for a takedown.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
Visigoth blocking some punches.
Visigoth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tatum after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alaric Visigoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visigoth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Visigoth wants a takedown.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Visigoth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tatum in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Visigoth can't get the takedown.
Tatum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Visigoth avoiding damage as Tatum throws knees to the body.
Tatum lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visigoth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Visigoth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Visigoth tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
Visigoth wants a takedown but no success here.
Visigoth goes for a takedown attempt but Tatum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Visigoth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Alaric Visigoth has been cut.#CL2#
Tatum closes the distance and pushes Visigoth back into the cage.
Visigoth blocks an uppercut.
Tatum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Visigoth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tatum.
Visigoth tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Visigoth is rocked!
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Visigoth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatum misses with some punches.
#T2#
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Visigoth blocking some punches.
Jayson Tatum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tatum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Tatum pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Visigoth! Tatum unloads with more strikes and Visigoth sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
A very excited looking Jayson Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Alaric Visigoth stepped up to the mic, saying 'I know this is loss and my opponent was better today, but I would still like to thank both my sponsors Evil Empire Nutrition and Phantom Fight Wear who make my training possible and have faith in my skill. '.
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Event:
RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into Under The Sea's torso.
Under The Sea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Sullivan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sullivan. That's going to slow Under The Sea down.
Sullivan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Under The Sea counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Under The Sea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan is pulling down on Under The Sea's head to control his posture.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Under The Sea controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan pulls Under The Sea in close to his closed guard and prevents Under The Sea from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Under The Sea is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Under The Sea looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Under The Sea 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Under The Sea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan is controlling Under The Sea's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sullivan controls Under The Sea momentarily but Under The Sea frees himself.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Under The Sea advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Under The Sea trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Under The Sea frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Under The Sea pushes him away.
Sullivan stops Under The Sea from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sullivan is trying to escape the mount.
Under The Sea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sullivan stops Under The Sea from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Under The Sea is working for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan frees his head quite easily.
#T3##SUB#
Under The Sea looking for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan wants to control but Under The Sea is having none of it.#SUB#
Sullivan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Under The Sea.
Under The Sea wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely.
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Under The Sea fails to take his opponent's back.
Sullivan wants to hold on but Under The Sea pushes him away.
Under The Sea with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Sullivan is trying to reverse the position but instead Under The Sea has taken his back - oops!
Under The Sea is trying to stick to Sullivan's back but Sullivan is turning into Under The Sea. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Under The Sea's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sullivan.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Under The Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Under The Sea wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up. #SUB#
Under The Sea is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sullivan has his hands clasped together but Under The Sea extends and breaks Sullivan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Under The Sea.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
During a confident post fight interview, Crock O Snake Under The Sea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Wius scores with a takedown into Albber's guard.
Wius postures up and lands a big shot to Albber's brow.
Wius won't allow Albber to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Wius'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.
Wius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Albber wants to stand but Wius is controlling the position.
Albber keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wius wants to control from the top but Albber keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wius prevents Albber from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Albber wriggles free and stands up.
Wius dives in for a single leg takedown but Albber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wius walks into a stiff left hand from Albber.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wius swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Albber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wius prevents Albber from getting back to his feet.
Wius throws a big elbow that misses.
Wius prevents Albber from getting back to his feet.
Wius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Albber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wius throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Albber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wius is working Albber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albber wants to stand but Wius is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wius postures up in Albber's guard and throws a big left but Albber blocks it.
Wius landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Albber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Albber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wius throws a hook to the side of Albber's head but Albber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Albber, right into the meat.
#T3#
Albber ducks under a wild hook from Wius.
Good leg kick by Albber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius moves out of range.
Wius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albber on the side of the head.
Albber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wius scores with a jab. Albber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wius lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Wius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wius takes a swing at Albber's ribcage but misses.
Wius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Albber's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Wius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber swings for the body but Wius moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albber.
Tyrone Albber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albber ducks under a wild hook from Wius.
Wius misses with a few strikes there.
Albber defending well as Wius loads up on a big left hand.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albber moves away.#T4#
Albber dodges the punch combination from Wius.
Wius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albber circles away quickly and effectively.
Albber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wius manages to avoid it.
Wius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albber.
Tyrone Albber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albber feints and then cracks Wius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wius down.
Albber wants to clinch up but Wius keeps it at a distance.
Albber looks to throw the jab but Wius is out of range.
Wius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wius looks to land a body kick but Albber moved away.
Albber lands a nice looking body shot.
Wius lands a slapping body shot.
Wius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Wius finds it's target.
Wius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albber scores with a one two! Wius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Wius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wius throws the left hand but Albber avoids the punch easily.
Wius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albber.
Albber is looking to chop away at Wius's legs.
Albber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albber throws a nice looking combination but Wius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wius keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wius was well out of range. Poor timing from Albber.
Albber misses with a leg kick.
Albber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Albber does no damage.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albber checks a leg kick.
Albber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albber moves out of range of the strikes.
Wius swings for the body but Albber moves out of range.
Albber lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius throws a jab when Albber was well out of range.#T1#
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius moves out of range.
Wius scores with a nice body kick.
Wius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albber.
Albber throws a series of punches but Wius moves out of range.
Albber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wius rather than just go for the knockout.
Wius throws a body shot but no joy.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Wius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Albber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wius is in Albber's guard.#ES2#
Albber has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wius off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wius tries to work over Albber's front leg with a kick but Albber checks it.
Albber tries a low kick but Wius avoids it.
Albber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius missing with a left hand there. Albber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Albber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wius.
Albber is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Wius misses with a hook.
Albber looks to land a combination. Wius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Wius misses with an uppercut. Albber saw that one coming.
Albber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Albber tries to land a leg kick but Wius saw it coming and moves away.
Wius connects with a right hand. Albber shakes it off.
Wius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Albber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius is having none of it.
Wius keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber tries to clinch up but Wius circles away and keeps his distance.
Wius misses with a straight right.
Albber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wius defends it well.
Wius throws a jab when Albber was well out of range.#TD#
Wius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Albber!#ES2#
Albber sneaks out the side door and pushes Wius away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Albber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Wius.#T3#
Wius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albber cracks the inside of Wius's front leg.
Albber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius is having none of it.
Albber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wius counters with a left and a right that stings Albber.
Albber tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Wius.
A big left from Wius misses.
Wius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albber on the side of the head.
Wius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wius lunges at Albber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albber's hand.
Wius lunges at Albber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albber's hand.
Albber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wius is out of range and Albber settles back down.
Albber slips under a jab from Wius.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albber scoring well with a low kick there.
Wius looks to land a right hand but Albber moved out of range.#T4#
Albber throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wius throwing shots but Albber is blocking nicely.
Wius stops Albber from getting back to his feet.
Albber is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Wius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Albber sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Albber has one foot on Wius's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Albber is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Albber moves into range and clinches up with Wius.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Wius avoids the damage to the body.
Albber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wius's elbow.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Wius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrone Albber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albber wants to get back to his feet.
Craig Wius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Wius is looking for a kimura but Albber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wius to get the leverage.
Albber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wius stops Albber from getting back to his feet.
Wius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albber is trying to stand back up but Wius is controlling him
Albber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Albber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wius lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Albber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Wius missing with a left hand there. Albber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wius defends it well.
Albber throws a leg kick but Wius checks it.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wius throws out a powerful jab.
Albber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wius.
Albber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber looks to clinch
letting Wius counter with a right hand.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albber moves away.
Albber moves to clinch but Wius breaks away
and Wius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Craig Wius is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wius misses the target. #TD#
Wius looking to score a takedown here. Albber is defending well but Wius drives through and ends up in Albber's guard.#T2#
Wius stops Albber from standing up.
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wius won't allow Albber to get back to his feet.
Albber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Albber is rocked!#ES2#
Albber kicks Wius off and gets to his feet.
Albber is still on wobbly legs! Can Wius finish him?#TD#
Wius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Albber is trying to defend but Wius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Albber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius is having none of it. #CL2#
Albber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wius, pushing him back against the cage.
Albber missing with knees to the body.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albber seems to have recovered his senses.
Albber has a couple of punches blocked by Wius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albber.
Albber keeps control of Wius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wius backwards.
Albber throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Albber crunches a lovely knee into Wius's ribcage.
Wius leaning against his opponent.
Wius managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Wius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albber.
Albber keeps control of Wius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albber throws a punch but it's blocked by Wius.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wius is defending well for now.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Wius blocks a body shot from Albber.
Albber lands a good knee to the midsection. Wius won't want to take too many of those.
Albber gets underhooks to prevent Wius's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albber misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Wius avoids a wild elbow strike from Albber.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albber lands an elbow just above Wius 's eye.
Wius stalling.
Wius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albber pushes off an throws an elbow but Wius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Albber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albber stops a takedown attempt from Wius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albber pushes Wius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrone Albber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Albber.
I think Wius 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Craig Wius!
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Event:
BDAY WRESTLEMANIA
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yarny Trueblood (ranked 4443 p4p, 33 weight class) and Nickey OQuinn (ranked 2728 p4p, 24 weight class). OQuinn has chosen YG - Stop Snitchin as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yarny Trueblood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nickey OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
OQuinn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trueblood (0) vs (2) OQuinn
Trueblood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
OQuinn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trueblood tries to get to full guard but OQuinn has control of the leg.
OQuinn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trueblood wants to control but OQuinn is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like OQuinn 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.
OQuinn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Trueblood is looking to control OQuinn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trueblood avoid being mounted?
Trueblood tries to roll over but OQuinn keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trueblood is trying to get back to full guard.
OQuinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trueblood is looking to control OQuinn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trueblood avoid being mounted?
Trueblood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trueblood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trueblood working a defensive guard here.
OQuinn stopping the sweep attempt from Trueblood.
Trueblood seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trueblood pulls OQuinn in close to his closed guard and prevents OQuinn from doing any damage or advancing position.
OQuinn postures up.
OQuinn being controlled here momentarily.
OQuinn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trueblood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trueblood working a defensive guard here.
Trueblood is really struggling to control OQuinn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood can't keep his opponent in guard - OQuinn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trueblood wants to control but OQuinn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OQuinn content to control rather than advance.
OQuinn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trueblood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OQuinn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trueblood! Score +3 for passing guard: Trueblood (0) vs (5) OQuinn
Trueblood is looking to improve his position but OQuinn isn't that keen on the idea.
Trueblood tries to hold on but OQuinn postures up.
OQuinn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trueblood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trueblood gets back to half guard.
Trueblood trying to control from the bottom.
OQuinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood wants to improve his position but OQuinn is controlling well.
OQuinn controlling the pace.
Trueblood tries to get to full guard but OQuinn has control of the leg.
OQuinn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that OQuinn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trueblood is trying to control but can't.
OQuinn wants to pass the guard but Trueblood is defending well.
Trueblood is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn uses his free foot to push down on Trueblood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trueblood. Score +3 for passing guard: Trueblood (0) vs (8) OQuinn
Trueblood working to try and regain half guard.
OQuinn controlling the pace for now.
Trueblood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trueblood is working hard here to advance position.
Trueblood tries to lock up and control but OQuinn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trueblood is looking to improve his position but OQuinn isn't that keen on the idea.
OQuinn controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood tries to hold on but OQuinn postures up.
OQuinn looking to control and managing it successfully.
OQuinn prevents Trueblood from getting the reversal.
OQuinn controlling his opponent.
Trueblood regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trueblood trying to control from the bottom.
Trueblood is trying to get back to full guard.
OQuinn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trueblood is trying to control but can't.
OQuinn is looking to advance position but Trueblood won't allow it.
Trueblood wants to get back to full guard.
OQuinn wants to pass to mount but Trueblood is defending the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn controlling the action here.
Trueblood is looking to control OQuinn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trueblood avoid being mounted?
Trueblood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OQuinn slows the pace down in half guard.
Trueblood is trying to control but can't.
Trueblood tries to roll over but OQuinn keeps him under control.
OQuinn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn not doing much here.
Trueblood tries to get to full guard but OQuinn has control of the leg.
Trueblood trying to control from the bottom.
Trueblood tries to roll over but OQuinn keeps him under control.
OQuinn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OQuinn.
Trueblood is looking for a sweep. OQuinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OQuinn slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood wants to improve his position but OQuinn is controlling well.
OQuinn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trueblood is trying to get back to full guard.
OQuinn is taking a breather. Trueblood 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trueblood is trying to maintain the position but OQuinn is very close to passing his half guard.
OQuinn controlling the action here.
OQuinn tries to pass to full mount but Trueblood defends it.
Trueblood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn is thwarting Trueblood's attempts to control the position.
Trueblood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trueblood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OQuinn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OQuinn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trueblood (4) vs (8) OQuinn
OQuinn is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Trueblood is hanging on to OQuinn's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OQuinn is still trying to improve position.
OQuinn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Trueblood off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Trueblood controls the action.
Trueblood controlling well, preventing OQuinn from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
OQuinn wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
BDAY WRESTLEMANIA
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alcibiades Cleinias (ranked 3362 p4p, 26 weight class) and David Dennison (ranked 22335 p4p, 52 weight class). Cleinias comes to the cage accompanied by Zorba The Greek. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alcibiades Cleinias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cleinias clinches up against the cage.
Cleinias is looking for a takedown.
Cleinias gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cleinias (2) vs (0) Dennison
Cleinias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cleinias is fighting to break Dennison's control of his arms but Dennison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Cleinias'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.
Cleinias is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dennison holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleinias controlling from the top position.
Dennison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleinias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cleinias'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.
Cleinias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleinias postures up.
Cleinias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Cleinias.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cleinias.
Dennison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleinias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison trying to control the position.
Cleinias stays in close to Dennison's body and controls the position.
Cleinias continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleinias tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison is trying to keep Cleinias in close.
Cleinias sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleinias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cleinias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleinias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dennison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cleinias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cleinias (5) vs (0) Dennison
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cleinias is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias works to advance to full mount. Dennison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cleinias (7) vs (0) Dennison
Cleinias controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dennison can't escape the position.
Cleinias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias continues to stall.
Dennison wants to control but Cleinias is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Cleinias.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dennison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleinias controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is trying to escape the mount.
Cleinias controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleinias takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
After the fight, Alcibiades Cleinias was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BDAY WRESTLEMANIA
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Laxa Tiv (ranked 2740 p4p, 336 weight class) and Gilberto Da Souza (ranked 2883 p4p, 352 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tiv might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I have a bad case of Diarrhea - Japanese learning English. Gilberto Da Souza acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Laxa Tiv! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gilberto Da Souza!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tiv drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tiv (2) vs (0) Souza
Tiv 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.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Tiv advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tiv is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza wants to improve his position but Tiv is controlling well.
Tiv is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiv is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiv is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Tiv has control of the leg.
Tiv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiv is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Tiv has control of the leg.
Tiv is working for a submission of some sort.
Tiv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Tiv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiv wants to work for an arm triangle but Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiv seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Tiv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
Tiv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tiv seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Souza moves into full guard.
Tiv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tiv advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tiv (5) vs (0) Souza
Tiv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tiv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tiv wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiv looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tiv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tiv thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tiv looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Souza sneaks back into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiv is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.
Tiv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiv.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tiv seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tiv seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Souza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Laxa Tiv!
Laxa Tiv decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 95 LHW v James
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Fon needs to keep his hands up - Hauweg had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Hauweg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fon pushes Hauweg off looking to stand but Hauweg dives back in and keeps control.
Hauweg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hauweg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hauweg stops Fon from getting back to his feet.
Hauweg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fon taking some punishment here, with Hauweg in his half guard. #T1#
Hauweg winds up and cracks Fon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hauweg 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.
Fon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hauweg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hauweg thows a huge punch but Fon dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauweg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fon is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauweg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hauweg thows a huge punch but Fon dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Hauweg. #ROC#
Fon is rocked!
Hauweg stops Fon from getting back to his feet.
Fon is still in real trouble! Can Hauweg finish him?
Fon seems to have recovered his senses.
Hauweg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fon tries to kick Hauweg off but Hauweg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hauweg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fon's head.
Ground and pound from Hauweg.
Hauweg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hauweg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hauweg! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Hauweg!
Bob Hauweg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 83
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Banchamek moves out of range of the leg kick from Schlong.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Schlong.
Schlong lands a leg kick that knocks Banchamek off balance momentarily.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Schlong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Banchamek blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Banchamek takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Schlong breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Banchamek darts in and clinches Schlong up against the ropes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Banchamek has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Banchamek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Schlong.
Schlong misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong managing to block the knees to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlong or not.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Schlong 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Long Schlong has been cut.
Schlong lands an uppercut.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Schlong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banchamek.
Schlong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek avoiding damage as Schlong throws knees to the body.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Schlong has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Schlong jumps guard.
#SUB#
Schlong has his foot on Banchamek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banchamek works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Banchamek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schlong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schlong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Banchamek working for a triangle but Schlong defends it easily.
#T2#
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Banchamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banchamek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schlong is aware though and is defending well.
Schlong passes Banchamek's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Banchamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Schlong is keen to just control but Banchamek is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Schlong is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Schlong seems to be working for a kimura but Banchamek defends the submission attempt.
Banchamek wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Banchamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banchamek keeps working.
Banchamek is looking to get back to full guard here but Schlong has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schlong controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Schlong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banchamek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banchamek is trying to get back to half guard.
Banchamek keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Schlong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Schlong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banchamek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banchamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
#SUB2#
Banchamek looking for a kimura from the bottom but Schlong passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Schlong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Banchamek closes the distance but Schlong moves to the side
and Schlong counters with a nice uppercut.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Schlong moves away
and Schlong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Schlong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlong attempts a counter takedown but Banchamek avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlong lands a nice shot that snaps Banchamek's head back.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Schlong is having none of it.
Banchamek looks to clinch #TD#
and Schlong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position.#SUB#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banchamek sees it coming and defends easily.
Schlong tries to pass to full mount but Banchamek defends it.
Banchamek gets full guard.#SUB2#
Banchamek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Schlong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Schlong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banchamek gets back to half guard.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schlong is working for a submission of some sort.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Schlong is looking for a kimura but Banchamek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlong to get the leverage.
Schlong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banchamek manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Banchamek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schlong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schlong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Banchamek is looking to sweep but instead, Schlong has passed into half guard.
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Banchamek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schlong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Banchamek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schlong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schlong's back!#T3#
Schlong's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Banchamek's hands.#SUB2#
Schlong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banchamek's arms. #SUB2#
Schlong is having to fend off submission attempts from Banchamek, who is looking to sink in the choke. Banchamek doesn't have the hooks in though and Schlong manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Schlong stands and throws Banchamek's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Schlong is trying to get an arm triangle but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Banchamek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Banchamek tries to improve position but can't.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banchamek's legs.
Schlong advances to full mount.
Long Schlong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Schlong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schlong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Long Schlong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Banchamek clinches up with Schlong and pushes him back against the ropes.
Schlong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Schlong blocks with his arms.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Schlong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlong.
Banchamek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schlong.
Schlong gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schlong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banchamek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlong's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong blocks an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Schlong lands with a light punch inside.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Schlong jumps guard.
#SUB#
Schlong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banchamek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Banchamek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schlong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schlong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schlong! #REVR##T1#
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position. #SUB#
Schlong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banchamek is trying to improve his position.
Schlong controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Schlong is trying to get an arm triangle but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Schlong prevents Banchamek from improving his position.
Schlong trying to control the action but Banchamek is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schlong is trying to work for a kimura but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek tries to get to full guard but Schlong has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Banchamek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Banchamek is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Schlong wants to work for an arm triangle but Banchamek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banchamek is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Banchamek is staying active underneath Schlong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Schlong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banchamek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlong. #SUB#
Schlong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buakaw Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Schlong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banchamek defends it well.
Schlong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Banchamek missing with punches from the bottom.
Banchamek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Banchamek missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Banchamek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banchamek!
Banchamek working to try and regain half guard.
Schlong raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Schlong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Banchamek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Banchamek tries to reverse the position but Schlong maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong controlling from the full mount.
Schlong blocks Banchamek's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Schlong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schlong, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Long Schlong!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Long Schlong!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Long Schlong!
Long Schlong wins by unanimous decision!
Long Schlong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lingus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pong is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pong has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pong tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lingus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pong is trying to escape and Lingus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lingus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 24
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Vrienan moves out of range as McSulley strikes.
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from McSulley misses the target.
That kick from McSulley tenderised Vrienan's leg. Vrienan is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSulley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrienan.
McSulley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Zed Vrienan has been cut.
Vrienan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
McSulley lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McSulley throws a head kick that misses.
McSulley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
McSulley throws a solid leg kick but Vrienan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McSulley.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
McSulley lands a slapping body shot.
McSulley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley looks to land a left hand but Vrienan moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley wants to land a leg kick but Vrienan is out of range.
John McSulley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrienan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vrienan avoids a kick to the body.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McSulley. #T2#
McSulley swings for the body but Vrienan moves out of range.
Vrienan staying out of range there.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSulley. That's going to slow Vrienan down.
Vrienan blocks a low kick nicely.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley swings for the body but Vrienan moves out of range.
McSulley looks to throw the jab but Vrienan is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vrienan avoids the body shot from McSulley.
McSulley connects with a looping right hand.
McSulley connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McSulley.#T3#
McSulley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McSulley throws a hook but Vrienan blocks it.
McSulley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McSulley looks to land a left hand but Vrienan moved out of range nicely.
Vrienan staying out of range there.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley looks to throw a body kick
and Vrienan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vrienan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - McSulley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrienan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSulley.#T4#
A jab from McSulley misses.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
McSulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McSulley misses with a looping left.
Vrienan moves out of range as McSulley strikes.
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!
McSulley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McSulley throws a shot from downtown. Vrienan moves away and avoids it.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley throws a right hand that misses
and Vrienan counters with a two punch combo.
Vrienan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSulley throws out the jab.
McSulley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrienan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McSulley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zed Vrienan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy left from McSulley finds it's target.
McSulley missing with a left hand there. Vrienan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McSulley misses with a low kick.
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.
McSulley throws a front kick aimed at Vrienan's knee but Vrienan avoids it well.
McSulley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrienan manages to avoid it.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrienan can do to turn this around?
McSulley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vrienan is out of range and McSulley settles back down.
McSulley misses with a straight left.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by McSulley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McSulley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
McSulley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Vrienan blocks the low kick.
Vrienan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley lands with a hook. Vrienan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McSulley's corner calls for a 1-2. McSulley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vrienan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSulley throws out the jab.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John McSulley is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McSulley misses its intended target.
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.
Vrienan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
John McSulley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSulley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McSulley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McSulley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrienan.
McSulley throws a hook but Vrienan avoids it easily.
McSulley throws a series of punches but Vrienan moves out of range.
McSulley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrienan was well out of range. Poor timing from McSulley.
A big left from McSulley misses.
McSulley throws the kick towards the body but Vrienan avoids it.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from McSulley misses its intended target.
Vrienan blocks the body kick.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Vrienan drops his hands momentarily and McSulley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Vrienan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrienan checks a leg kick.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
A lazy left from McSulley finds it's target.
McSulley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vrienan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vrienan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSulley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrienan.
McSulley cracks the inside of Vrienan's front leg.
McSulley misses with a low kick.
#T4#
McSulley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vrienan counters with a two punch combo.
McSulley throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSulley throws out a leg kick but Vrienan moves out of range and McSulley only half commits.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
Vrienan moves out of range as McSulley strikes.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - McSulley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McSulley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley misses with a series of wild punches.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McSulley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zed Vrienan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McSulley scores with a body shot.
McSulley looks for the body kick but Vrienan saw that one coming.
Vrienan blocks a head kick by McSulley.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McSulley, right into the meat.
McSulley throws a leg kick but Vrienan checks it.
McSulley throws a front kick aimed at Vrienan's knee but Vrienan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - McSulley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McSulley lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Vrienan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSulley misses with a straight right.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley throws a body punch but Vrienan moves out of range.
McSulley loads up on a big right hand but Vrienan slips the punch.
McSulley throws a body punch but Vrienan moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley throws a lazy uppercut
and Vrienan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McSulley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McSulley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrienan manages to avoid it.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrienan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Vrienan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrienan drops his hands momentarily and McSulley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McSulley misses with a left hand
and Vrienan counters with a series of strikes. McSulley will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley swings for the body but Vrienan moves out of range.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
Vrienan blocks a jab.
McSulley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrienan checks a leg kick.
Vrienan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McSulley thuds his shin into the meat of Vrienan's side.#T3#
Vrienan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McSulley.
McSulley lands a head kick. Vrienan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vrienan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSulley throws out the jab.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley takes a swing at Vrienan's ribcage but misses.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vrienan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
McSulley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vrienan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McSulley has got the better of the exchanges.
McSulley throws a wild body kick that Vrienan sees coming a mile off.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
McSulley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McSulley misses with a looping left.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zed Vrienan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vrienan checks a low kick from McSulley.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McSulley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vrienan if he has to take too many more of those.
McSulley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vrienan counters with a two punch combo.
McSulley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vrienan is out of range and McSulley settles back down.
John McSulley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSulley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vrienan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McSulley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vrienan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McSulley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - McSulley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McSulley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSulley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McSulley!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 83
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bielefeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bielefeld throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
Watson trying to strike off his back.
Watson is trying to keep Bielefeld in close.
Bielefeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bielefeld is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Bielefeld 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bielefeld lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Bielefeld fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
Watson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bielefeld lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.
Watson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bielefeld .
#T1#
Bielefeld sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Watson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Watson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld throws an elbow but Watson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bielefeld cracks Watson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Watson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arminia Bielefeld !
After the fight, Arminia Bielefeld was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 23
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Pleez tries to clinch but Finger is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.
Finger with a hook.
Pleez is looking to clinch.
Finger scores with a punch to the head.
Finger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pleez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pleez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finger fails with the takedown.
Pleez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pleez is looking to clinch but Finger is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Finger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pleez tries to clinch there but Finger circles away.
Pleez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleez tries to clinch up.
Finger throws out a counter right but Pleez avoids it with no problem.
Pleez moves in looking to clinch but Finger pushes him off.
Pleez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Pleez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finger, pushing him back against the cage.
Finger tries to land a knee to the head but Pleez blocks with his arms.
Pleez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finger blocks an elbow strike from Pleez.
Pleez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pleez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finger's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Five Finger has been cut.#BC2#
Finger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finger scores with a shot to the body.
Pleez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finger scores with a sloppy right hand. Pleez should have avoided that one.
Yez Pleez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pleez wants to clinch up but Finger keeps it at a distance.
Finger thuds a left hand into Pleez's body.
Finger cracks Pleez with an open hand slap.
Finger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pleez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Finger.
Finger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Pleez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finger blocks the elbow strike.
Pleez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finger stalling in the clinch but Pleez improves position.
A right hand to the body from Finger.
Pleez misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Finger breaks the clinch.
Finger lands a right hook to the body.
Pleez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pleez back to the cage. Finger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pleez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pleez avoids the body shot from Finger.
Pleez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pleez moves in looking to clinch but Finger pushes him off.
Pleez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Pleez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finger shoots in for a takedown but Pleez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yez Pleez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Five Finger.
Pleez takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finger!
#CL#
Pleez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finger blocks the elbow strike.
Pleez pushes off an throws an elbow but Finger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pleez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finger scores with a shot to the side of Pleez's head. #BC2#
Finger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finger misses with a takedown attempt - Pleez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finger digs a good body shot into Pleez's ribs.
Pleez is looking to clinch but Finger is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Finger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pleez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleez fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Pleez moves in looking to clinch but Finger pushes him off.
Pleez tries to clinch but Finger is having none of it.
Finger scores with a punch to the head.
Pleez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pleez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pleez tries to clinch up but Finger circles away and keeps his distance.
Finger feints a jab promting Pleez to slip. Finger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pleez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Finger cracks Pleez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finger misses with a takedown attempt - Pleez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finger swinging wildly here.
Finger throws a head kick but Pleez moves out of range.
Finger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pleez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Five Finger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Five Finger's cut.
That's time! Pleez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finger lands a slapping body shot.
Pleez moves in looking to clinch but Finger pushes him off.
Finger jabs at Pleez's body.#TD2#
Finger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pleez's half guard.
Finger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finger stops Pleez from getting back to his feet.
Finger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finger stops Pleez from getting back to his feet.
Finger is nestled in close to Pleez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finger trying to control from half guard but Pleez is working away.
Finger tries to pass to full mount but Pleez defends it.
Pleez is trying to stand back up but Finger is controlling him
#T1##ES#
Pleez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Finger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Finger lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Finger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pleez doesn't manage to clinch there - Finger circles away.
Finger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Finger.
Finger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finger lands with a straight right. Pleez didn't see that one coming.
Finger keeps the fight on the outside.
Finger keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Finger clinches up against the cage.
Finger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finger blocks the elbow strike.
Pleez pushes off an throws an elbow but Finger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pleez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finger's brow.
Finger presses Pleez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Finger. #T2#
Pleez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pleez lands an elbow inside.
Finger blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pleez fails to land. #BC2#
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Finger as he connects with a hook.
Finger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pleez. Pleez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pleez moves in looking to clinch but Finger pushes him off.
Pleez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Finger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finger circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Finger both land. Nice combination.
Pleez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finger keeps the fight on the outside.
Pleez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finger.#ROC2#
Pleez is rocked!
Finger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pleez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pleez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finger 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.
Finger dives in and grabs Pleez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pleez pushes down on Finger's head and hops out.#TD2#
Finger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finger showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pleez defending well though.
Pleez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Finger is trying to control. Pleez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pleez pushes Finger off looking to stand but Finger dives back in and keeps control.
Pleez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Finger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pleez defending well though.
Pleez tries to kick Finger off but Finger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Pleez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Finger is on him like a limpet, forcing Pleez back against the cage.
Finger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finger blocks an uppercut.
Finger avoids a wild elbow strike from Pleez.
Pleez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finger scores with a shoulder strike.
Finger lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finger lands a left hand.
Finger lands with a light punch inside.
Pleez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finger blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Five Finger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Five Finger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.
Finger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finger lunges at Pleez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pleez's hand.
Pleez tries to clinch up.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Pleez is looking to clinch.
Pleez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finger cracks Pleez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Pleez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pleez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pleez wants it to stay on the feet.
Pleez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pleez seems to have got his legs back now.
Yez Pleez 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.
Finger works Pleez's body with a nice hook.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pleez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Finger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pleez's head backwards.
Finger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pleez's head.
Finger lands with a good body shot.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pleez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finger tries for a takedown but Pleez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pleez tries to clinch up but Finger circles away and keeps his distance.
Finger lands with a shot to the body.
Finger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finger duly obliges.
Finger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleez doesn't manage to clinch there - Finger circles away.
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleez moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Pleez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Finger.
Pleez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yez Pleez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Finger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pleez tries to clinch up.
Finger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pleez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finger swats away the attempt to clinch by Pleez.
Pleez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pleez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pleez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pleez wants it to stay on the feet.
Yez Pleez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Five Finger.
Finger keeps the fight on the outside.
Finger misses the shot to the body.
Finger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Five Finger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pleez under the eye.
Finger cracks Pleez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finger scores with a jab. Pleez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finger sizes up Pleez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pleez tries to clinch but Finger moves out of range.
Pleez tries to clinch up.
A jab from Finger does it's job there.
Pleez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finger lands a jab to Pleez's midsection.
Pleez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finger lands with a good body shot.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger shoots and misses
and Pleez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Finger works over Pleez's head and body with a nice combination.
Pleez wants to clinch
and Finger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finger shoots in looking for a takedown but Pleez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Pleez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pleez takes one to the side of the head.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch but Finger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pleez takes one on the button.
Finger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finger moves out of range of the strikes.
Five Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger misses with a body shot.
Finger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finger dodges the punch combination from Pleez.
Finger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Five Finger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Five Finger!
A victorious Five Finger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 80
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Allen throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Allen lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the ropes and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White blocking some punches.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White blocking some punches.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White takes a shot to the head.
Allen misses with some punches.
White looking for a takedown.
White blocking some punches.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
White is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White.
Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White blocks an uppercut.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
White tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White fails to pull guard.
White tries to pull guard but Allen won't allow it.
Allen blocking some punches.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. #T2#
Allen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
White takes a shot to the head.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen is pressed up against the ropes. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
White throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
White avoids the head kick by Allen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allen - that will leave a mark!
White scores with a nice right hand.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Allen pushes White up against the ropes in a clinch.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
White tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
White jumps guard but Allen stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
White blocks an uppercut.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Allen wants to clinch but White slips to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen throws a leg kick
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allen thuds his shin into the meat of White's side.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Jab by White.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Allen gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
White is looking to stand up but Allen won't let him.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White postures up.
#T1#
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Allen's guard.
White won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Allen is trying to keep White in close.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has White in his guard.#REVB#
White tries to stand but Allen is controlling from the bottom.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SU2#
White stands up and waves to Allen to follow him.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Allen wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.#SUB#
Allen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.#T3##SU2#
White gets to his feet - Allen follows without any prompting.
Allen tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White checks a leg kick.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White connects with a body shot.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from White.
Allen throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Allen tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Allen tries to clinch up
letting White counter with a right hand.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Allen lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Allen tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position.
Allen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
White wants to stand but Allen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michael Jai White has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
White has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Allen defend it? White steps over the head and cranks it - Allen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5504 p4p, 514 weight class) and Frando Delmar (ranked 23725 p4p, 598 weight class). Frando Delmar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frando Delmar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delmar shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodrizinho Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delmar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delmar.
Delmar looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delmar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delmar.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Delmar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delmar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Delmar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Delmar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delmar shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delmar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delmar is defended easily by Chai.
Chai is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Delmar misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delmar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delmar shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delmar manages to circle out of the way.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Delmar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delmar off to one side.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Delmar ends up having to push Chai into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delmar dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Delmar's head and hops out.
Delmar shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Delmar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delmar.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delmar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delmar shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delmar.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delmar manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrizinho Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull guard.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar holds him up against the ropes and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Delmar is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Delmar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar won't allow it.
Delmar is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Chai can't fight it off and eventually Delmar manages to take the fight to the floor. Chai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Delmar
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Delmar stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delmar is aware though and is defending well.
Delmar tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Delmar won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Delmar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chai has tightened it up now! Delmar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrizinho Chai!
Our winner, Rodrizinho Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AKT 10
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Samedov darts in and clinches Elizondo up against the ropes.
Samedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Samedov.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Samedov blocks it.
Elizondo misses with an elbow strike.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Samedov.
Samedov lands with a left to the head.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elizondo misses with an elbow over the top.
Elizondo is trying to push Samedov away but Samedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Samedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samedov has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Samedov throws an elbow but misses.
Samedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Elizondo avoids the damage to the body.
Samedov throws an elbow that misses.
Samedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo lands a left hand.
#T1#
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Samedov blocks it.
Samedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo avoids the elbow strike from Samedov, against the ropes.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Samedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elizondo can't break the clinch.
Elizondo avoids the elbow strike from Samedov, against the ropes.
A short left from Samedov.
Samedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Elizondo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gaizka Elizondo has been cut.
Samedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike from Samedov.
Samedov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Elizondo crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Elizondo face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Samedov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zabit Samedov!
Zabit Samedov gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Epirus moves into range and clinches up with Irvin.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irvin. #TD2#
Irvin pulls Epirus into guard.
Epirus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Irvin is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epirus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Epirus defends easily.
#SUB2#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epirus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Irvin is working an open guard so Epirus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Irvin.
Irvin won't allow Epirus to get back to his feet. #T1#
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irvin won't allow Epirus to get back to his feet.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epirus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Epirus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Epirus tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range. #CL#
Epirus moves into the clinch successfully.
Epirus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irvin avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
I was talking to Epirus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Irvin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Irvin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Epirus is keeping busy.
Irvin blocking some punches.
Irvin blocking some punches.
Epirus lands an elbow inside that Irvin shrugs off.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irvin scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Irvin's brow. #T2#
Irvin jumps guard but Epirus stands there with Irvin around his waist. Irvin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a triangle but Epirus pushes his legs off easily.
Epirus wanted to stand there but Irvin had control of the position. #SUB2#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Epirus is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Epirus stands up from Irvin's guard - Epirus perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Epirus moves into the clinch successfully.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epirus smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Epirus has closed the distance and engaged Irvin in a clinch.
#T3#
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.#TD2#
Irvin pulls Epirus into guard.
Epirus tries to stand but Irvin is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Epirus gets to his feet. Irvin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Epirus darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a single leg into guard. Epirus didn't expect that. #ES#
Epirus kicks Irvin off and gets to his feet.
Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Irvin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irvin feints the counter takedown.
Irvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epirus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Irvin sprawls and moves away.
Epirus avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irvin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4##CL#
Epirus moves into the clinch.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irvin blocks an uppercut.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irvin can't get the takedown.
A short right from Epirus.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epirus scores with a knee to the head.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Epirus gets to his feet - Irvin follows without any prompting.
Irvin misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Epirus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Irvin avoids the elbow strike from Epirus, against the cage.
Epirus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irvin tries to bum rush Epirus with a series of wild strikes but Epirus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epirus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?
Epirus tries to clinch up.#CL#
Epirus has closed the distance and engaged Irvin in a clinch.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Epirus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Irvin.
Irvin blocks the elbow strike.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Epirus to keep the fight standing.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin dodges an elbow strike from Epirus.
Irvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Epirus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Irvin is avoiding it.
Irvin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Epirus fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Epirus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Irvin fails to pull guard.
Pyrrhus Epirus has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Epirus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Epirus rushes Irvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irvin has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irvin.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Epirus.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside.
Irvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epirus smiles and moves away.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epirus moves in looking to clinch but Irvin pushes him off.
Epirus wants to clinch.#T2#
Epirus tries to clinch there but Irvin circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Irvin circles away.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus moves to clinch but Irvin breaks away #TD2#
and Irvin counters with a single leg into guard. Epirus didn't expect that.
Irvin wants to stand but Epirus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Irvin stops Epirus from standing up. #ES#
Epirus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus won't allow it.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Epirus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but Irvin blocks it.
Epirus lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but Irvin blocks with his arms.
Irvin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Epirus lands an elbow inside.
Irvin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Irvin jumps guard but Epirus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Epirus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Irvin fails to land.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Irvin blocks the elbow strike.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Irvin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Irvin manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epirus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Epirus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Epirus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irvin is breathing heavily.#T4#
Epirus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Epirus prevents Irvin from moving into mount.
Irvin prevents Epirus from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Epirus wants to get back to his feet.
Irvin wants to control but Epirus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Epirus has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Irvin swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
A nice combination there by Irvin.
Epirus tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Irvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Irvin is avoiding it.
Irvin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Irvin circles away.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epirus won't be happy with that. #ES#
Epirus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Epirus wants to clinch up but Irvin keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Epirus has Irvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irvin blocks an elbow strike.
Irvin is trying to break free.
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus won't allow it.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epirus with a knee to the head.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Epirus gets to his feet. Irvin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Irvin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irvin with the counter takedown but Epirus avoids it easily.#T2#
Irvin keeps the fight on the outside.
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!#CL#
Epirus clinches with his opponent.
Epirus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Epirus lands a nice uppercut.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Irvin pulls guard successfully.
Epirus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Irvin is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Epirus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Irvin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Irvin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epirus wants to clinch.#T3#
Epirus looks to clinch #TD2#
and Irvin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Epirus throws Irvin to one side and escapes!#CL#
Epirus clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irvin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Epirus misses with some punches.
Irvin working hard to break the clinch.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epirus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvins head.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Nice elbow from Epirus.
Irvin avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
Irvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Epirus has him pressed against the cage.
Epirus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Irvin.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epirus smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Epirus clinches up against the cage.
Irvin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Epirus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Epirus lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Epirus throws an elbow but misses.
Paul Irvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyrrhus Epirus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irvin goes for a takedown attempt but Epirus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyrrhus Epirus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epirus, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyrrhus Epirus!
Pyrrhus Epirus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EFC Hepple vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Pichushkin cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a combination
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Pichushkin counters with a body kick that stops Steel in his tracks momentarily.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Pichushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin throws a nice head kick!
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pichushkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to circle away but Pichushkin has him pinned against the cage.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Steel.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Steel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steel postures up.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet. #SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pichushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pichushkin's guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Pichushkin has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Steel content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Pichushkin tries to improve his position but Steel has taken his back! Steel has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pichushkin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel pushes Pichushkin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
An intense looking James Steel took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.
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Event:
EFC Hepple vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Whitaker tries to sprawl but Bellatoo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whitaker trying to control the position.
Whitaker keeping full guard, as Bellatoo tries to pass. #SUB#
Bellatoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellatoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellatoo slips nicely into half guard.
Whitaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bellatoo drops back looking for a leg! Whitaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitaker manages to kick Bellatoo off! Bellatoo jumps back into Whitaker's guard.
Whitaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Whitaker is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Bellatoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellatoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bellatoo drops back looking for a leg! Whitaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitaker manages to kick Bellatoo off! Bellatoo jumps back into Whitaker's guard.
Whitaker striking from the bottom.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Whitaker slips nicely into half guard.
Bellatoo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CrossFit Sydney, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Whitaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellatoo defending well though.
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Bellatoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitaker.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Whitaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellatoo defending well though.
Bellatoo wants to get back to full guard.
Whitaker is pressing down on Bellatoo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bellatoo is holding on for now.
Whitaker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whitaker is taking a breather. Bellatoo 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.
Bellatoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whitaker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bellatoo won't allow Whitaker to pass to mount.
Bellatoo is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bellatoo avoid being mounted?
Whitaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellatoo keeps working.
Bellatoo is looking for a sweep. Whitaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellatoo is not content to let Whitaker control the position.
Bellatoo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitaker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bellatoo won't allow Whitaker to pass to mount. #T3#
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bellatoo is trying to control but can't.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bellatoo wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Bellatoo is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Whitaker.
Bellatoo has hold of Whitaker's hands but Whitaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bellatoo is trying to control but can't.
Bellatoo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bellatoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whitaker lands a nice short elbow.
Whitaker wants to free his trapped foot but Bellatoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker throwing shots but Bellatoo is blocking nicely. #T4#
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Whitaker prevents Bellatoo from improving his position.
Whitaker is thwarting Bellatoo's attempts to control the position.
Whitaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whitaker dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellatoo regains half guard.
Whitaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellatoo keeps working.
Whitaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bellatoo has hold of Whitaker's hands but Whitaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Bellatoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bellatoo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Whitaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bellatoo's guard! Nice work there by Whitaker!
Whitaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellatoo's head.
Bellatoo is trying to control the position but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker looking to pass the guard.
Bellatoo looking to control.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Bellatoo.
Whitaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bellatoo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whitaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker is thwarting Bellatoo's attempts to control the position.
Whitaker is keen to just control but Bellatoo is a slippery customer.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bellatoo is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bellatoo avoid being mounted?
Bellatoo tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg. #T1#
Whitaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whitaker working over Bellatoo with some ground and pound. Bellatoo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whitaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bellatoo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellatoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whitaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bellatoo keeping full guard, as Whitaker tries to pass.
Whitaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eric Whitaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bellatoo keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Bellatoo trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
Whitaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bellatoo controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellatoo is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Bellatoo working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellatoo keeping full guard, as Whitaker tries to pass.
Bellatoo keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bellatoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker.#TD#
Bellatoo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellatoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Whitaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bellatoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellatoo won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Bellatoo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bellatoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whitaker sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whitaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whitaker pulls Bellatoo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bellatoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whitaker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bellatoo has Whitaker in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Whitaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellatoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellatoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
Bellatoo controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
Whitaker is pushing down on Bellatoo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bellatoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Whitaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bellatoo tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker throwing shots but Bellatoo is blocking nicely.
Whitaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker controlling the action here.
Bellatoo has hold of Whitaker's hands but Whitaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Bellatoo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Bellatoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker wants to control but Bellatoo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bellatoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whitaker is just riding it out for now. Bellatoo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Whitaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellatoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bellatoo is working for a kimura but Whitaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bellatoo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Bellatoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whitaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bellatoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bellatoo's back!
Whitaker is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bellatoo trying to control the hands but Whitaker won't let him.
Whitaker is landing with strikes. Bellatoo can't take much more of this.
Whitaker looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Whitaker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bellatoo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitaker connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bellatoo to escape the position.
Whitaker punishes Bellatoo with strikes from the back mount.
Cassius Bellatoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bellatoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bellatoo trying to control the hands but Whitaker breaks the grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bellatoo's head.
Bellatoo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bellatoo wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Bellatoo is defending well.
Whitaker working the head and body with strikes.
Whitaker wants to free his trapped foot but Bellatoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whitaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bellatoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bellatoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bellatoo.
Bellatoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Bellatoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker, not yet.
Bellatoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bellatoo.
Whitaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whitaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellatoo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bellatoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Bellatoo keeps moving.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellatoo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bellatoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eric Whitaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Whitaker content to stall in guard here.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Whitaker controlling from the top position.
Whitaker won't allow Bellatoo to sweep him here.
Whitaker advances position into side control!
Bellatoo is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Whitaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whitaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Whitaker!
An out of breath Eric Whitaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 92 Hammerfall v Akodo
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Saki tries to clinch up.
Saki lands a head kick. Moker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moker blocks a head kick by Saki.
Moker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Saki tries to sprawl but Moker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moker throwing shots but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki wants to get back to his feet.
Moker is nestled in close to Saki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moker working over Saki with some ground and pound. Saki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saki wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Saki kicks Moker off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saki staying out of range there.
Saki is looking to clinch.
Saki tries to bum rush Moker with a series of wild strikes but Moker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saki throws a nice looking combination but Moker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Moker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moker throws the left hand but Saki avoids the punch easily.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saki tries to clinch there but Moker circles away.
#T1#
Saki throws a head kick but Moker moves out of range.
Saki walks into a left hand.
Saki throws a lazy head kick
enabling Moker to counter with a crisp jab.
Saki closes the distance but Moker moves to the side
and Moker counters with a two punch combo.
Saki moves in looking to clinch but Moker pushes him off.#TD#
Moker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saki did well to prevent Moker getting side control.#ES2#
Saki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saki misses with some punches.
Saki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moker tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Moker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saki pushes Moker off looking to stand but Moker dives back in and keeps control.
Moker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saki is trying to stand back up but Moker is controlling him
#T2#
Moker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saki defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Saki manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Saki closes the distance and clinches.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Moker breaks the clinch.
Moker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saki.#CL2#
Saki clinches with his opponent.
Moker avoiding damage as Saki throws knees to the body.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Moker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moker manages to end up in side control.
Saki pushes Moker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Moker working the ground and pound.
Moker working the head and body with strikes.
Saki tries to escape but Moker is in control.
Moker takes a little break here. Saki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Saki is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moker landing strikes.
Saki pushes Moker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Saki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saki to see if he's OK.#T4#
Saki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Moker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moker working the head and body with strikes.
Saki is pushing Moker's head away, looking to escape. Moker manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Saki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A head kick misses from Saki.
Moker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Saki moves into range and clinches up with Moker.#BC#
Moker breaks from the clinch.
Saki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki misses with a right hand
and Moker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saki.
Moker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saki's waist but Saki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moker off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Moker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gokhan Saki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saki scores with a head kick. Moker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Decent striking displayed by Moker there.
A swing and a miss from Saki.#TD#
Moker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Saki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
A punch combination from Saki misses.
Saki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moker counters with a nice uppercut.
Moker lands an overhand right.
Saki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saki throws a leg kick but Moker checks it.
Moker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saki thows a leg kick but Moker checks it
and Moker counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD#
Moker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moker wants to control but Saki is keeping him busy.
Saki is pushing Moker's head away, looking to escape. Moker manages to hold on to the position though.
Moker lands an elbow.
Moker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saki is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Saki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Moker misses with a takedown attempt - Saki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Saki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Moker misses its target.#TD#
Moker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saki did well to prevent Moker getting side control.
Saki pushes Moker off looking to stand but Moker dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Moker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES2#
Saki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gokhan Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Moker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Saki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Saki trying to land knees to the body.
Moker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Saki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saki to the mat. Saki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saki wants to stand up but Moker is controlling him.
Moker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saki's head.
Moker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saki's head.
Moker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saki's head.
Moker wants to stand but Saki has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Saki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saki being controlled here, momentarily.
Saki wants to stand up but Moker is controlling him.
Moker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saki wants to stand up but Moker is controlling him.
Moker landing some decent shots from guard.
Saki is looking to stand up but Moker isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moker with a nice head shot there.
Moker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moker stops Saki from standing up.
Saki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moker controls the pace.
Moker wants to control from the top but Saki keeps moving. #ES2#
Saki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gokhan Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moker avoids the head kick by Saki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moker's calf.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saki throws a sloppy head kick and Moker moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gokhan Saki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Moker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saki throws a series of punches but Moker avoids them all with ease.
Moker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saki.
Saki closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Moker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saki is trying to stand back up but Moker is controlling him
Moker throwing shots but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki has hold of Moker's hands but Moker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Moker.
Moker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brendan Moker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moker trying to control the action but Saki is working from the bottom.
Saki is trying to stand up here but Moker is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saki defending well though.
Saki is trying to stand.
#T1#
Moker slips a nice elbow through Saki's hands, connecting with Saki's forehead.#ES2#
Saki kicks Moker off and gets back to his feet.
Gokhan Saki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Moker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moker is in Saki's guard.
Moker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moker is controlling him. #ES2#
Saki kicks Moker off and gets to his feet.
Moker keeps the fight on the outside.
Saki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moker cracks Saki with a good jab.#TD#
Moker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ROC#
Saki is rocked!
Moker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saki is still in real trouble! Can Moker finish him?
Saki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Moker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Saki looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Moker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Moker!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 78
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from Epirus misses
and Kostrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Kostrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Epirus darts in and clinches Kostrov up against the ropes.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Kostrov is looking to control Epirus's arms but Epirus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostrov has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Kostrov breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Epirus down.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Epirus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Epirus moves in looking to clinch but Kostrov pushes him off.
Kostrov is looking for the big counter here.
Epirus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
Epirus wants to clinch.
Kostrov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1##CL#
Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Kostrov lands a body shot.
Kostrov lands a right hand.
Kostrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epirus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and Epirus moves out of range easily.
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Epirus avoids it with no problem.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epirus wants to clinch.#T2#
Epirus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostrov.
Epirus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kostrov tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Epirus blocks it.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Epirus blocks it.
Kostrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Epirus blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kostrov manages to break the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Epirus forces Kostrov back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Epirus does no damage.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Epirus avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Epirus lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Kostrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epirus misses with a straight right.
Epirus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kostrov throws a shot to the body.
Epirus wants to clinch but Kostrov slips to the side
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Kostrov is avoiding it.
Epirus moves in looking to clinch but Kostrov pushes him off.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Epirus moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Epirus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epirus darts in trying to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Epirus down.
Kostrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kostrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Epirus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.
Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Epirus is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
That's time! Epirus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostrov! But no joy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kostrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epirus throws a right hand that Kostrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostrov also avoids with ease.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
Epirus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kostrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Kostrov.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Epirus slips the punch.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus throws a lazy head kick
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostrov lands a jab to the head.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov is looking for the big counter here.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Epirus steps away.#T1#
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epirus moves to clinch but Kostrov breaks away
and Kostrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epirus wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kostrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epirus moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epirus is out of range and Kostrov settles back down.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epirus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epirus wants to clinch
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostrov.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Kostrov throws a big counter head kick but Epirus avoids it with no problem.
Epirus tries to clinch up
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kostrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Kostrov is avoiding it.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Kostrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Epirus steps away.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Epirus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epirus tries to clinch up
and Kostrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epirus wants to clinch.
Epirus moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
A jab from Kostrov finds it's way through Epirus's defenses.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epirus. That's going to slow Kostrov down. #T4#
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Epirus is blocking nicely.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
Epirus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epirus pushes Kostrov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pyrrhus Epirus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kostrov blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kostrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epirus throws an off balance right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostrov, as that shot connected.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
As Kostrov looks to move away, Epirus throws a big counter combo but Kostrov just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epirus moves to clinch but Kostrov breaks away
and Kostrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epirus's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kostrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kostrov lands with a right hand.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Epirus checks it.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epirus tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostrov, as that shot connected.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus looks to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Epirus momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Epirus moves out of range.
#T1#
Epirus looks to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epirus misses with a body shot.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kostrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epirus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Epirus looks to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epirus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kostrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epirus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Epirus jumps back.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Epirus clinches up against the ropes.
Epirus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Epirus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Epirus blocks it.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kostrov manages to break the clinch.
Kostrov tries to work over Epirus's front leg with a kick but Epirus checks it.
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kostrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epirus thinking.
Epirus tries to move into range but Kostrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov lands with a nice body punch.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Epirus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Epirus rushes Kostrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
A knee to the head by Kostrov.
Kostrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus connects with a knee to the head.
Epirus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land. #T4#
Epirus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov blocking some punches.
Kostrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kostrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostrov pushes Epirus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov taking a breather.
Epirus misses with an elbow over the top.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Kostrov blocks an uppercut.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Sergey Kostrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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