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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Vandam blocks a head kick by Abilio.
#TD#
Vandam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abilio was covering up waiting for the punch and Vandam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abilio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vandam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vandam taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abilio is looking to regain half guard here but Vandam keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Vandam just content to control the position.
Abilio is looking to regain half guard here but Vandam keeps moving and retains side control.
Abilio can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Vandam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abilio is letting Vandam control him for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Vandam is trying to get an arm triangle but Abilio is defending well.
Abilio is looking for a sweep.
Abilio wants to control but Vandam postures up.
Abilio is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Vandam stalls from top position.#T3#
Vandam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abilio tries to buck Vandam off but Vandam is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Abilio's face as Vandam controls the position.
Further stalling from Vandam.
Vandam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vandam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Vandam stalls from top position.
Vandam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abilio for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Vandam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Abilio throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Vandam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abilio's guard.
Vandam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vandam stopping the sweep attempt from Abilio.
Abilio being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abilio trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam stays in close to Abilio's body and controls the position.
Abilio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vandam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Abilio is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Vandam stalling.
Vandam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vandam content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Abilio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vandam is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T2#
Abilio prevents Vandam from taking his back.#SUB#
Vandam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vandam controlling from the full mount.
Abilio tries to hold on but Vandam pushes him away.
Vandam controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Abilio tries to reverse the position but Vandam maintains control.
Abilio wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vandam controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vandam.
Abilio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vandam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abilio tries to lock up and control but Vandam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vandam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Abilio is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vandam controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Vandam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vandam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abilio tries to get to full guard but Vandam has control of the leg.
Abilio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abilio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vandam jumps into side control!
Vandam in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Abilio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vandam is taking a breather. Abilio 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abilio tries to roll over but Vandam keeps him under control.
Billy Vandam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vandam wants to free his trapped foot but Abilio is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Vandam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abilio is just riding it out for now. Vandam eventually gives up the hold.
Vandam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vandam continues to stall.#T3#
Abilio trying to get back to full guard but Vandam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abilio is desperately trying to improve his position but Vandam has a good base and remains in mount.
Vandam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abilio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vandam controlling his opponent.
Vandam prevents Abilio from getting the reversal.#T4#
Vandam controlling from mount. #SUB#
Abilio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vandam.
Abilio tries to reverse the position but Vandam maintains control.
Vandam avoids the attempt from Abilio to control.
Vandam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abilio can do to turn this around?
Vandam content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Methodius Abilio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Vandam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vandam, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Vandam!
Billy Vandam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Vandam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munson circles away.#CL2#
Munson gets tackled into the ropes by Vandam. Vandam maintains the clinch.
Vandam tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vandam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandam digs a right hand into Munson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munson's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vandam throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vandam's face.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped Vandam in his tracks for a moment.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vandam.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vandam's defenses.
Munson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vandam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandam backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Munson obliges.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Munson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vandam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Munson to keep the fight standing.
Munson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vandam misses with some punches.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vandam blocking some punches.
Vandam takes a shot to the head.
Vandam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vandam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vandam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vandam throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Vandam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandam misses with a body punch.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vandam.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandam.
Vandam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A short right from Munson on the inside.
Vandam blocks an uppercut.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson lands a nice elbow.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munson works on Vandam's body with a couple of short punches.
Vandam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Munson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munson lands a body punch.
Vandam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson presses Vandam against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vandam dodges an elbow strike from Munson.
Munson pushes off an throws an elbow but Vandam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Munson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
Vandam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munson blocks an elbow strike from Vandam.
A nice left hand lands by Vandam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson 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##CL2#
Vandam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vandam tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Munson gets through Vandam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vandam throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Vandam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Vandam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow.
Munson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munson.
Munson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Munson lands a right hand.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Vandam is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vandam.
Munson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munson looking to throw knees to the head but Vandam is blocking nicely.
Munson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Vandam is trying to maintain a safe position but Munson gets an underhook and turns Vandam into the ropes.
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munson.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vandam backwards.
Munson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Munson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandam backwards.
Munson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Vandam is rocked!
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vandam backwards.
Vandam is still on wobbly legs! Can Munson finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Munson.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandam blocks an elbow strike.
Vandam seems to have recovered his senses.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.
Vandam takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vandam.#T2#
Munson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Munson lands a right hand.
Munson gets through Vandam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munson lands a left hand.
Vandam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vandam to his knees! Munson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Munson!
Robert Munson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3452 p4p, 367 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 7222 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vandam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vandam (0) vs (4) Aoki
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Vandam tries to break free.
Aoki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vandam.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Vandam from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Aoki looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vandam taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinya Aoki !
A very excited looking Shinya Aoki 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. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3415 p4p, 359 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13039 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds instigates a clinch.
Vandam jumps guard and drags Deeds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Vandam looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandam is pulling down on Deeds's head. It's preventing any offense from Deeds, at least for the moment.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Vandam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandam is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Deeds 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.
Deeds 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.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vandam keeps moving.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds passes Vandam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Vandam won't allow it.
Well, if Deeds 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.
Vandam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Vandam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Vandam is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
Vandam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vandam's guard.
Deeds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vandam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vandam is in trouble now - Deeds has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (3) Deeds
Vandam is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
Deeds controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vandam is holding on tight.
Vandam is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vandam manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vandam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Vandam tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Deeds looking to control but Vandam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling his opponent.
Vandam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vandam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
Vandam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Vandam is defending well.
Vandam wants to get back to full guard.
Deeds moves into full mount! Vandam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (6) Deeds
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds fails to move to back control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vandam (0) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds is hanging on to Vandam's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Vandam right now.
Deeds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vandam has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vandam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vandam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Vandam from escaping the position.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vandam wants to escape the position.
Deeds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Deeds keeps control of the position as Vandam tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Deeds controlling the positon.
Deeds looking to break Vandam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vandam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deeds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Deeds is looking for the choke from the back position but Vandam is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Deeds on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vandam is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vandam is in bad spot here.
Vandam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
Vandam is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vandam turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Vandam from controlling successfully.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (11) Deeds
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Vandam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well,Vandam is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vandam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds stands and throws Vandam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (2) vs (14) Deeds
Deeds wants to control but Vandam is keeping him busy.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vandam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vandam seems comfortable defending it but Deeds has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vandam is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vandam is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Deeds couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3355 p4p, 349 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 16519 p4p, 597 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Henry 's choice of entrance music: knuck if you buck . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrew Henry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vandam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
Vandam seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vandam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (0) Henry
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is controlling Vandam's trapped leg to prevent Vandam from advancing to side control.
Henry 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.
Vandam wants to pass the guard but Henry is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vandam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Vandam trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (5) vs (0) Henry
Henry manages to get back to half guard.
Henry wants to control but Vandam is keeping busy.
Vandam trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Vandam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but Vandam is very close to passing his half guard.
Vandam is taking a breather. Henry 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.
Henry trying to control here.
Henry is not content to let Vandam control the position.
Henry is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vandam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (8) vs (0) Henry
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to control Vandam's posture but Vandam avoids it.
Henry is being controlled here.
Henry tries to buck Vandam off but Vandam is having none of it.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vandam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry tries to bench press Vandam off him but Vandam keeps the position.
Henry is trying to control Vandam's posture but Vandam avoids it.
The referee asks Vandam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vandam prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Vandam taking a breather here.
Vandam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vandam is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry holding on.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Vandam keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to control Vandam's posture but Vandam avoids it.
Henry is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vandam is staying active.
Vandam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vandam trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Vandam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry is just riding it out for now. Vandam eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to roll over but Vandam keeps him under control.
Henry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vandam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry has control of Vandam's left arm, preventing Vandam from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry being controlled here, momentarily.
Vandam is fighting to break Henry 's control of his arms but Henry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vandam wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Vandam is really struggling to control Henry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henry is trying to control the position but Vandam postures up.
Vandam is stalling in the full guard.
Henry looking to control but Vandam passes into half guard.
Vandam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vandam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry is positioning himself well to prevent Vandam advancing to mount.
Henry is pressing down on Vandam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vandam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vandam tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry is pulling down on Vandam's head. It's preventing any offense from Vandam, at least for the moment.
Henry looking to control but Vandam passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry is concentrating on defense, preventing Vandam from advancing position.
Henry tries to roll over but Vandam keeps him under control.
Henry has a hand on Vandam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vandam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (11) vs (0) Henry
Vandam controlling from mount.
Henry can't escape the position.
Vandam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry tries to hold on but Vandam postures up.
Vandam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten 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.
Henry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vandam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vandam working away.
Vandam trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Vandam taking a breather here.
Vandam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vandam is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vandam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry keeping control of the position.
Henry wants to improve his position but Vandam is controlling well.
Henry is positioning himself well to prevent Vandam advancing to mount.
Vandam controlling the action here.
Vandam is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vandam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry is looking to control Vandam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Henry controlling the position well.
Vandam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henry ! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (14) vs (0) Henry
Vandam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henry gets back to full guard.
Vandam controlling from the top position.
Henry controlling Vandam's posture.
Vandam controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vandam preventing the sweep.
Vandam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Vandam stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Vandam wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henry holds on and takes a little breather.
Vandam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Vandam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henry manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vandam takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Billy Vandam 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:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 12532 p4p, 601 weight class) and Billy Vandam (ranked 3323 p4p, 341 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Billy Vandam!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vandam rushes Vick and presses him up against the cage.
Vick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vick can't keep his opponent in guard - Vandam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ramirez School Of Excellence, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vick is looking to improve his position.
Vandam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vandam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam is working for a submission of some sort.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vandam pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick is trying to maintain the position but Vandam is very close to passing his half guard.
Vick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vandam is looking to pass Vick's guard but actually Vick recovers to full guard.
Vandam passes Vick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vandam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vandam trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick has his foot on Vandam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vandam works his way back into a safe position though.
Vandam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick is trying to keep Vandam in close.
Vick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vandam has his hands clasped together but Vick extends and breaks Vandam's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Vandam.
Vandam connects with a single shot there.
Gary Glenanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glenanagan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vandam thumps Glenanagan with a low kick.
Vandam scores with a jab to the body.
Vandam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glenanagan under the eye.#TD2#
Vandam drives through with a takedown into Glenanagan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Glenanagan looking for subs off his back but Vandam has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandam passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vandam dominating with strikes here.
Vandam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vandam controlling from mount. #T1#
Vandam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glenanagan working to try and regain half guard.
Vandam lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Glenanagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vandam with good strikes from the mount here!
Vandam drops a big elbow. That's hurt Glenanagan! More shots from Vandam and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Vandam!
After the fight, Billy Vandam 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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