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Event:
kilo 16 Nym V Putin
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Banana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Socrates's guard.#SUB2#
Banana sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Socrates doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Banana paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Socrates - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates 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.
The defeated Molly Banana had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Kilo 13 ??
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Ingram avoids the head kick by Socrates.
Socrates misses with a double jab
and Ingram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Socrates misses with an uppercut
and Ingram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Ingram.
Socrates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ingram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Ingram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ingram has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Socrates is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Socrates gets caught napping as Ingram dives in and scores a takedown. Socrates manages to retain guard.
Socrates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Socrates wants to control but Ingram passes easily into half guard.
Ingram prevents Socrates from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Socrates'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.
Socrates trying to control but Ingram postures up.
#T1##SU2#
Ingram stands up out of the half guard.
Ingram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ingram throws a looping overhand right but Socrates ducks down to avoid it.
As Ingram backs away, Socrates returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Socrates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ingram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Socrates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ingram circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Ingram decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ingram not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Socrates trying to control from the bottom.
Socrates is staying active underneath Ingram, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ingram is controlling the pace.
Socrates is refusing to be controlled, as Ingram sits in half guard. #T2#
Ingram working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Socrates manages to get to full guard.
Ingram forces his way into half guard.
Ingram wants to control but Socrates is keeping him busy.
Socrates desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Socrates gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Socrates is trying to keep Ingram in close.
#SUB#
Ingram got a little sloppy there for a moment and Socrates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ingram has managed to get both his arms back between Socrates's legs - danger averted.
Socrates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Socrates looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ingram puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ingram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Socrates defends it well. #SUB2#
Ingram is looking for a kimura but Socrates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ingram to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ingram is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socrates regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Ingram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ingram stopping the sweep attempt from Socrates.#SUB#
Socrates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Socrates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ingram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ingram manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ingram drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Socrates dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kizeal Ingram 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#
Socrates misses with a body kick.
Ingram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socrates to score with a decent uppercut.
Socrates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Socrates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ingram.
Ingram changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Socrates throws a right hand that Ingram ducks under and follows up with a left that Ingram also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Ingram closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Socrates's guard.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Socrates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Socrates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Socrates has a closed guard, preventing Ingram from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ingram tries to free his leg and advance position but Socrates is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Socrates is looking for a triangle but Ingram pushes his legs off easily.
Ingram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socrates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ingram stopping the sweep attempt from Socrates.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socrates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socrates misses with a wild combination.
Ingram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingram jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Ingram slips under a jab.#TD2#
Ingram feints and as Socrates raises his hands in defense, Ingram changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Socrates is working an open guard so Ingram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Socrates misses with a right hand
and Ingram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Socrates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingram manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ingram shoots in and bounces Socrates off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ingram pushes down on Socrates's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Ingram stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Socrates to get 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!
Socrates works over Ingram's head and body with a nice combination.#T3##TD2#
Ingram darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Socrates flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ingram wants to stand up but Socrates is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Ingram is working for a submission of some sort.
Socrates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ingram is working away from the top position though.
Ingram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ingram seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Socrates is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kizeal Ingram!
Kizeal Ingram thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Georgio Socrates had this to say: 'Tough loss. Big shoutout to SnapNapTap.wordpress.com for shining a light on what we do!'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 82
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Socrates lands a jab to the head.
Barnaoui feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Socrates's calf.
Socrates connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnaoui throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnaoui avoids a kick to the body.
Socrates has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Socrates slips under a jab.#TD2#
Socrates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Socrates not doing much here.
Socrates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Socrates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnaoui wants to improve his position but Socrates is controlling well.
#T1#
Socrates lands strikes from half guard.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep. Socrates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barnaoui is defending against the submission attempts here by Socrates.
Socrates is pressing down on Barnaoui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnaoui is holding on for now.
Socrates is taking a breather. Barnaoui 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.
Barnaoui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socrates scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnaoui defends it well.
Barnaoui tries to get to full guard but Socrates has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Socrates pulls his head out easily.
Socrates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at World Combat Sports Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaoui gets full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnaoui throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Socrates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Socrates lands a couple of elbows.
Socrates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barnaoui manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Socrates tries to work over Barnaoui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Socrates trying to land knees to the body.
Socrates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnaoui dodges an elbow strike from Socrates.
#T4#
Socrates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnaoui fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Barnaoui darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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!
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Socrates is having none of it. #SUB2#
Socrates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Georgio Socrates will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Socrates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnaoui ducks under a wild hook from Socrates.
Barnaoui changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Socrates gets caught napping as Barnaoui dives in and scores a takedown. Socrates manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barnaoui drops back, looking for a kneebar! Socrates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Socrates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Socrates! #REVB##SUB2#
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Socrates seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Socrates working away.
Barnaoui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep.
Barnaoui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Socrates working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Socrates trying to control the action but Barnaoui is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Socrates are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Socrates throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnaoui sneaks back into half guard.
Barnaoui keeping hold of Socrates's head, controlling as best he can.
Socrates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnaoui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socrates scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnaoui gets back to full guard.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates postures up and lands a big shot to Barnaoui's brow.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Socrates is working Barnaoui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Barnaoui working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Socrates has passed into half guard!
Barnaoui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Socrates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnaoui trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnaoui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Socrates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Socrates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position but Socrates postures up.
Socrates cracks Barnaoui with a solid left hand.
Socrates wants to pass the guard but Barnaoui is keeping the position.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnaoui has an active guard here but Socrates has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnaoui wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Socrates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnaoui to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Socrates looking for a sweep. Not yet Socrates, not yet.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnaoui trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Barnaoui is fighting to break Socrates's control of his arms but Socrates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnaoui pushing down on Socrates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnaoui trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Socrates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Socrates has a closed guard, preventing Barnaoui from standing up.
Barnaoui throws a big right hand that misses.
Socrates controlling Barnaoui's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnaoui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mansour Barnaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Socrates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnaoui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socrates connects with a leg kick. Barnaoui looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socrates scores with a jab. Barnaoui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnaoui listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Socrates throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Socrates misses with an uppercut.
Socrates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Barnaoui feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Socrates's calf.
Socrates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnaoui manages to avoid it.#TD#
Barnaoui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Socrates wants to control but Barnaoui is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but Socrates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnaoui to get the leverage.
Barnaoui wants to control but Socrates is keeping him busy.
Barnaoui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Barnaoui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Socrates manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Socrates tries to strike from the bottom.
Socrates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnaoui postures up and lands a big shot to Socrates's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnaoui's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates has momentary wrist control but Barnaoui slips an elbow through the middle.
Socrates controlling Barnaoui's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mansour Barnaoui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Socrates has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
In his post fight interview, Georgio Socrates started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
HFC 271 Break The Code
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Socrates lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sharp throws a combination that misses
and Socrates counters with a straight right hand.
Socrates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socrates slips a jab from Sharp.#CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Socrates digs a right hand into Sharp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharp's gas tank.
Socrates is stalling here.
#TD2#
Sharp gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Socrates regains guard.
Socrates pulls Sharp in close to prevent any damage.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Socrates is keeping the position.
Socrates is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Socrates wants to sweep here but Sharp controlling him for the moment.
Socrates being controlled here, momentarily.
Socrates is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sharp controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Socrates and move into the clinch position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Socrates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sharp is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socrates keeps working.
Sharp wants to stand but Socrates has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Socrates is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sharp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharp controlling the action here.
Socrates is trying to control but can't.
Sharp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Socrates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sharp misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Socrates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Socrates stays in close to Sharp's body and controls the position.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Socrates sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sharp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates postures up and lands a big shot to Sharp's brow.
Sharp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Socrates's guard. #REVB#
Socrates is trying to keep Sharp in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asa Sharp will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Socrates.#TD#
Socrates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sharp did well to prevent Socrates getting side control.
Socrates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Socrates. #ES2#
Sharp manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Socrates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socrates misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Socrates tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sharp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Socrates's brow. #TD2#
Sharp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sharp is pressing down on Socrates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Socrates is holding on for now.
Sharp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Sharp is trying to control. Socrates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sharp is looking for a kimura here.
Sharp throwing shots but Socrates is blocking nicely.
Socrates wants to control but Sharp is keeping busy.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp is looking to advance position but Socrates won't allow it.
Socrates wants to improve his position but Sharp is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sharp has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sharp looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Socrates has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sharp's lack of action.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Socrates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Socrates tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.#T3#
Socrates is working hard here to advance position.
Sharp is nestled in close to Socrates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sharp trying to control the action but Socrates is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Sharp stands up from half guard.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sharp drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Socrates is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Socrates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Socrates is proving a slippery customer.
Socrates landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Socrates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Socrates chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sharp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Socrates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sharp is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Socrates turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sharp struggling a bit here.
Socrates is chipping away with strikes.
Socrates working the head with strikes.
Socrates working the ground and pound from side control.
Sharp is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Socrates trying to control the position but Sharp is working away.
Socrates cracks Sharp with a big elbow. #T1#
Socrates tries to move to mount but Sharp blocks the move with his legs.
Sharp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Socrates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Socrates trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Socrates is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharp is defending well.
Socrates postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharp is looking to reverse the position.
Socrates creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sharp regains half guard, as Socrates was trying to land strikes.
Socrates is looking to take a break and control but Sharp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sharp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Socrates 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.
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Socrates.
Socrates stands up over Sharp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Socrates throws a big right hand that misses.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates stands up over Sharp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Socrates preventing the sweep.
Socrates wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Georgio Socrates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Socrates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
An out of breath Asa Sharp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Georgio Socrates had this to say: 'Tough loss. Big shoutout to SnapNapTap.wordpress.com for shining a light on what we do!'.
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Event:
UPG 33 Prelims
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Socrates lunges at Pahlm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pahlm's hand.
Socrates misses with a looping left.
Pahlm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pahlm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
Pahlm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Socrates is out of range and Pahlm settles back down.
A nice side step and Socrates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Socrates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Socrates throws a series of punches but Pahlm moves out of range.
Socrates jabs Pahlm right on the nose. Pahlm blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Socrates scores with a four punch combination!
Socrates misses with an uppercut. Pahlm saw that one coming.
Socrates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socrates scores with a nice right hand.
Pahlm scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Pahlm thumps Socrates with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Socrates.
Socrates misses with the combination.
Pahlm is looking for a counter combo.
Pahlm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socrates.
Socrates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pahlm defends it nicely.
Socrates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socrates tries to land a leg kick but Pahlm saw it coming and moves away.
Pahlm throws a counter high kick but Socrates was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pahlm tries to land a leg kick but Socrates saw it coming and moves away.
Socrates explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Socrates blocks a leg kick.
Socrates finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Socrates motions for Pahlm to come forward. Socrates throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Socrates with a hook.
Pahlm wants to clinch.
Pahlm throws a head kick that misses.
Pahlm throws a sloppy head kick and Socrates moves out of range easily.
Socrates throws the left hand but Pahlm avoids the punch easily.
Pahlm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pahlm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Georgio Socrates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pahlm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socrates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pahlm.#T3#
Pahlm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Socrates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johan Pahlm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socrates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Socrates misses with a hook. Pahlm ducked under it nicely.
Pahlm thows a leg kick but Socrates checks it
and Socrates counters with a nice uppercut.
Socrates throws a combination. Pahlm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pahlm sprawls well. Pahlm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Socrates gets slowly back to his feet.
Pahlm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pahlm.
Pahlm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Pahlm connects with a high kick.
Socrates avoids the head kick by Pahlm.
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!
Pahlm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Pahlm tenderised Socrates's leg. Socrates is trying to keep his angry face on.
Socrates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pahlm. Pahlm obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Socrates finds it's target.
Socrates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pahlm. #TD2#
Socrates shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pahlm wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Socrates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pahlm throws a leg kick but Socrates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Socrates feints the counter takedown.
Socrates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pahlm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Socrates. #TD2#
Socrates feints and as Pahlm raises his hands in defense, Socrates changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pahlm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates throws a big right hand that misses.
Pahlm wants to sweep here but Socrates controlling him for the moment.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Pahlm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Socrates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pahlm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Socrates.
Pahlm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates won't allow Pahlm to sweep him here.
Pahlm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pahlm is taking a breather. Socrates 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.
Socrates wants to get back to full guard but Pahlm has passed into side control.#T2#
Socrates tries to buck Pahlm off but Pahlm is having none of it.
Pahlm controls the position.
Pahlm trying to control the position but Socrates is working away.
Socrates wants to control but Pahlm postures up.
Socrates tries to bench press Pahlm off him but Pahlm keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Socrates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Pahlm is looking to take a break and control but Socrates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socrates scores with a nice head shot.
Socrates blocks a low kick nicely.
Socrates appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Socrates misses with a double jab.
As Socrates backs away, Pahlm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Socrates getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Socrates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Socrates connects with a right hand. Pahlm shakes it off.
Socrates cracks the inside of Pahlm's front leg.
Socrates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Socrates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pahlm throws a low kick but his opponent is 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!
Socrates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Socrates throws a counter combo.
Socrates scores with a jab to the body.
Pahlm blocks a head kick by Socrates.
A good leg kick by Pahlm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates dives in for a single leg takedown but Pahlm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Pahlm misses its target.
Socrates blocks a low kick nicely.
Pahlm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Socrates throws a wild body kick that Pahlm sees coming a mile off.
Socrates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pahlm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Socrates somewhat.
Pahlm misses with a low kick.
Georgio Socrates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Pahlm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Socrates tries to bum rush Pahlm with a series of wild strikes but Pahlm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pahlm dodges the punch combination from Socrates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pahlm wants to land a leg kick but Socrates is out of range.
Socrates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Pahlm.
Socrates throws a right and a left that Pahlm avoids nicely. #T1#
Socrates misses the shot to the body.
Socrates throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Socrates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Socrates works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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.
The ground and pound from Socrates seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pahlm gets back to half guard.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pahlm taking some punishment here, with Socrates in his half guard.
Socrates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pahlm tries to roll over but Socrates keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Socrates is looking for a kimura but Pahlm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Socrates to get the leverage.
Johan Pahlm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Socrates is looking for a kimura but Pahlm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Socrates to get the leverage.
Socrates is trying to control the action in half guard but Pahlm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pahlm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Socrates. #SUB2#
Pahlm is defending against the submission attempts here by Socrates.
Socrates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pahlm wants to get back to full guard.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pahlm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pahlm is looking for a sweep. Socrates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pahlm is looking to chop away at Socrates's legs.
A big left from Socrates misses.
Pahlm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Socrates. That did some damage!
Socrates throws a hook but Pahlm avoids it easily.
Socrates cracks Pahlm with an open hand slap.
Georgio Socrates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pahlm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pahlm blocks a leg kick.
Socrates blocks a head kick by Pahlm.
Socrates tries to bum rush Pahlm with a series of wild strikes but Pahlm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Pahlm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Socrates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Socrates throws a sloppy head kick and Pahlm moves out of range easily.
Socrates scores with a jab.
Pahlm throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Socrates misses
and Pahlm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Socrates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pahlm throws out a leg kick but Socrates moves out of range and Pahlm only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pahlm slips a jab and a cross from Socrates.
Socrates misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Socrates 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UPG 29
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Socrates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Socrates swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Socrates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanner.
Socrates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Socrates connects with a body shot.
Socrates fails with the takedown
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Socrates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Socrates is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Socrates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Socrates trying to land knees to the body.
Socrates tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Socrates back against the cage.
Socrates tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Socrates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Socrates missing with knees to the body.
Socrates avoiding damage.
Socrates tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from Socrates.
#TD#
Socrates gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Socrates wants to pass to mount but Tanner is defending the position.
Socrates prevents Tanner from improving his position.
Socrates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Socrates wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy.
Tanner wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy.
Socrates winds up and cracks Tanner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Socrates is looking to stall here but Tanner recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Socrates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Tanner stands and steps away. Socrates gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Tanner clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Socrates looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner cracks Socrates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Socrates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Socrates saw that one coming.
Tanner connects with a right hand. Socrates shakes it off.
Socrates tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socrates misses with a shot to the body
and Socrates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socrates misses with a shot to the body
letting Tanner counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tanner pushes Socrates up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Socrates's defenses.
Socrates taking a breather.
Socrates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Socrates lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanner wants to counter with a clinch but Socrates pushes him away.
Tanner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Socrates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Tanner rushes Socrates and presses him up against the cage.
Socrates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socrates trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tanner 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#
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tanner clinches.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Socrates.
Tanner taking a breather.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Socrates looking to slow down the pace here.
Socrates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Socrates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Socrates throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Tanner takes one to the side of the head.
Tanner scores with a jab. Socrates acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Socrates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Socrates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Socrates tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socrates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner slips a jab and a cross from Socrates.
A head kick by Socrates misses
letting Tanner counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tanner drives through and clinches with Socrates against the cage.
Socrates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socrates misses with a body punch.
Socrates is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Socrates wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Tanner moves out of range as Socrates strikes.
Tanner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Socrates misses with a straight right.
Tanner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Tanner drives through and clinches with Socrates against the cage.
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!
Socrates can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Socrates wants a takedown.
Socrates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner lands a good knee to the midsection. Socrates won't want to take too many of those.
Dick Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Socrates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Socrates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanner is keeping busy.#T3#
Socrates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tanner has Socrates pressed against the cage.
Tanner avoiding damage as Socrates throws knees to the body.
Socrates missing with knees to the body.
Tanner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Socrates lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Socrates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanner to the mat! Tanner manages to get full guard.
Tanner seems keen to control Socrates's posture.
Socrates looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner wants to sweep here but Socrates controlling him for the moment.
Tanner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Socrates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Socrates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Tanner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Tanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanner defending well as Socrates loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner misses with a hook.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Socrates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Socrates misses with a head kick.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
Socrates throws a series of punches but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner swings for the body but Socrates moves out of range.
Socrates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Socrates throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Tanner blocks the low kick.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Georgio Socrates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner scores with a nice strike.
Socrates tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanner scores with a hook.#T1#
Socrates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Socrates somewhat.
Tanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Socrates counters with an inside leg kick.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Socrates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Socrates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner tries to clinch but Socrates is having none of it.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socrates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Socrates walks into a straight right hand from Tanner.#T2#
Socrates misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Socrates is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Socrates.
A body shot lands from Socrates.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Socrates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanner is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socrates shoots for a takedown but Tanner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Tanner tries to clinch up but Socrates circles away and keeps his distance.
Socrates looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Socrates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner lands with an uppercut that bounces Socrates off the cage and back into range.
Socrates throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
A punch combination from Socrates misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Tanner instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Tanner leaves Socrates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Socrates lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Socrates's sensitive parts.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Socrates takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Socrates swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Georgio Socrates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tanner lands the left hand.
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!
Tanner clobbers Socrates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Socrates can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Socrates is trying to drag Tanner to the mat but Tanner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socrates throws out the jab.
Socrates shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanner sprawls well. He's pushed Socrates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Socrates throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanner 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Tanner!
A very excited looking Dick Tanner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Georgio Socrates was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough loss. Big shoutout to SnapNapTap.wordpress.com for shining a light on what we do!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Socrates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Socrates trying to control but Aubin Mercier is working from the bottom.
Socrates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Socrates postures up in Aubin Mercier's guard and throws a big left but Aubin Mercier blocks it.
Aubin Mercier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aubin Mercier wants to sweep here but Socrates controlling him for the moment.
Socrates throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubin Mercier working a defensive guard but Socrates manages to pass into side control anyway.
Socrates in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Socrates misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Socrates 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.
Socrates looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aubin Mercier is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aubin Mercier wants to control but Socrates postures up.
Socrates creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aubin Mercier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Socrates tries for a kimura but Aubin Mercier is defending well.
Socrates tries to move to mount but Aubin Mercier blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Socrates crashes against the mat.
Aubin Mercier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Socrates throws a strike aimed at the side of Aubin Mercier's head but Aubin Mercier avoids it well.
Socrates staying calm.
Socrates 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.
Socrates throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Socrates.
The strikes coming from Socrates are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Socrates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Socrates lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aubin Mercier dodges the ground and pound from Socrates.
Socrates trying to control the action but Aubin Mercier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Socrates is trying to get an arm triangle but Aubin Mercier is defending well.
Socrates lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Aubin Mercier is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
The strikes coming from Socrates are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Socrates wants to control but Aubin Mercier is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Socrates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates tries to score with some ground and pound. Aubin Mercier controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Socrates throws a right hand that Aubin Mercier ducks under and follows up with a left that Aubin Mercier also avoids with ease.
Georgio Socrates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Socrates drives through and clinches with Aubin Mercier against the cage.
Socrates lands a hook that snaps the head of Aubin Mercier backwards.
Socrates tries to work over Aubin Mercier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Aubin Mercier pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Socrates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Socrates wants to pass the guard but Aubin Mercier is keeping the position.
Socrates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aubin Mercier can do to turn this around?
Socrates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubin Mercier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Socrates throws a strike but Aubin Mercier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aubin Mercier won't allow Socrates to sweep him here. #SUB#
Socrates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aubin Mercier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aubin Mercier is fighting to break Socrates's control of his arms but Socrates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aubin Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Socrates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Socrates is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Socrates working a defensive guard here.
Georgio Socrates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Aubin Mercier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Socrates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aubin Mercier has managed to get both his arms back between Socrates's legs - danger averted.
Aubin Mercier stopping the sweep attempt from Socrates.
Socrates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aubin Mercier's guard. #REVR#
Socrates wants to control from the top but Aubin Mercier keeps moving. #T3#
Aubin Mercier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aubin Mercier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aubin Mercier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Socrates lands a nice hook to Aubin Mercier's body. Aubin Mercier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Aubin Mercier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aubin Mercier trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Aubin Mercier being controlled here momentarily.
Socrates looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Aubin Mercier from controlling successfully.
Aubin Mercier won't allow Socrates to sweep him here.
Socrates controls Aubin Mercier momentarily but Aubin Mercier frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aubin Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Socrates 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Aubin Mercier gets a takedown into half guard.
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 Georgio Socrates will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Aubin Mercier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Socrates trying to control but Aubin Mercier postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aubin Mercier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Socrates has his hands clasped together around Aubin Mercier's back. He's all about the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Socrates wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Aubin Mercier tries to keep at a distance but Socrates has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Socrates turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Aubin Mercier defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
The ground and pound from Socrates seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Socrates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aubin Mercier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Socrates.
Socrates trying to control the action but Aubin Mercier is working from the bottom.
Socrates fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aubin Mercier struggling a bit here.
Aubin Mercier is not content to let Socrates control the position.
Aubin Mercier struggling a bit here.
Socrates tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Socrates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aubin Mercier has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Socrates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aubin Mercier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aubin Mercier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Socrates.
Socrates tries to score with some ground and pound. Aubin Mercier controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aubin Mercier can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olivier Aubin Mercier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Socrates clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Socrates 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 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Big shoutout to SnapNapTap.wordpress.com for shining a light on what we do!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Socrates instigates a clinch.
Socrates missing with knees to the body.
Socrates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Socrates has hold of one of Dixon's legs. Dixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Socrates gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Socrates lands a couple of digs.
Socrates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but Socrates slips an elbow through the middle.
Socrates works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Dixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Socrates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Socrates lands a couple of elbows.
Socrates 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.
Dixon looks winded!
Socrates 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. #SUB#
Socrates drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Socrates as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dixon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Socrates! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Georgio Socrates!
Post fight, an emotional Georgio Socrates said 'Big shoutout to SnapNapTap.wordpress.com for shining a light on what we do!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from The Sublime Paralytic misses.
Socrates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from The Sublime Paralytic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socrates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Socrates fails with a takedown attempt.
The Sublime Paralytic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Sublime Paralytic throws a shot from downtown. Socrates moves away and avoids it.
Socrates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Sublime Paralytic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Sublime Paralytic wants it to stay on the feet.
The Sublime Paralytic slaps away a takedown attempt from Socrates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from The Sublime Paralytic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Socrates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sublime Paralytic stuffs the takedown attempt from Socrates. Socrates gets slowly back to his feet.
Socrates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socrates was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Socrates darts in trying to clinch
letting The Sublime Paralytic counter with a right hand. #T1#
Socrates misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Sublime Paralytic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socrates staying out of range there.
Socrates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Sublime Paralytic.
The Sublime Paralytic throws a series of punches but Socrates moves out of range.
It seemed like Socrates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown but The Sublime Paralytic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from The Sublime Paralytic misses the target.
The Sublime Paralytic looks to throw the jab but Socrates is out of range.
The Sublime Paralytic throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Socrates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Socrates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Sublime Paralytic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Socrates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2##CL2#
Socrates moves into the clinch.
Socrates taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Socrates is working for takedown but The Sublime Paralytic is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Sublime Paralytic can't break the clinch.
Socrates is trying to drag The Sublime Paralytic to the mat but The Sublime Paralytic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Sublime Paralytic prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Sublime Paralytic stops a takedown attempt from Socrates.
The Sublime Paralytic prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Sublime Paralytic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Socrates.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Sublime Paralytic. #TD2#
Socrates wants the takedown. The Sublime Paralytic is fighting it off but Socrates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Sublime Paralytic's guard against the cage.
The Sublime Paralytic is trying to keep Socrates in close.
The Sublime Paralytic managing to control the position.
Socrates wants to pass the guard but The Sublime Paralytic is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Sublime Paralytic is looking to sweep but instead, Socrates has passed into half guard.
#T4#
The Sublime Paralytic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Socrates jumps into side control!
The Sublime Paralytic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Sublime Paralytic tries to get out of the position.
Socrates working the ground and pound from side control.
The Sublime Paralytic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Socrates connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Socrates's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Sublime Paralytic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Socrates on the ground.
Socrates scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Sublime Paralytic to see if he's OK.
Socrates trying to control the action but The Sublime Paralytic is working from the bottom.
The Sublime Paralytic seems a little lost for a moment, as Socrates dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Socrates seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The Sublime Paralytic cracks Socrates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from The Sublime Paralytic misses.
The Sublime Paralytic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socrates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Sublime Paralytic misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Socrates counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Sublime Paralytic won't be happy with that.
The Sublime Paralytic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Socrates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Socrates has isolated one of The Sublime Paralytic's arms. The Sublime Paralytic looking to fight him off but Socrates twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Big shoutout to SnapNapTap.wordpress.com for shining a light on what we do!'.
The defeated Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic had this to say: 'i won! i won! i won! fck dat shit!'.
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