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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrestling is looking for a takedown.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wrestling takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
October landing knees to the head.
Wrestling takes a knee right on the jaw!
October throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrestling is looking to take this one to the mat.
October gets underhooks to prevent Wrestling's takedown attempt.
David October has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
October lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
October lands a right hand.
October has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
October is pressed up against the cage. Wrestling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag October down to the mat. October avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - October looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrestling looks to land a left hand but October moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Wrestling gets a double leg takedown into October's guard.
October controls Wrestling momentarily but Wrestling frees himself. #T1##SUB#
October looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
October has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrestling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
October escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrestling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
October is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrestling defends well.
Wrestling trying to control but October is working from the bottom. #SUB#
October working for a triangle but Wrestling defends it easily.
Wrestling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
October is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrestling is aware though and is defending well.
Wrestling won't allow October to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wrestling is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but October has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wrestling is looking to defend but October has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wrestling! October pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wrestling taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David October!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt - October sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
October connects with a body shot that sends Pablo's belly button to the back.#CL2#
October gets in close and instigates a clinch.
October stalling in the clinch.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables October to keep the fight standing.
October content to slow the pace in the clinch.
October pushes Pablo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
October misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from October.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
October is looking for a takedown.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
October with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
October has Pablo pressed against the cage.
October tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Pablo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo fails to pull guard.
October lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Daniello Pablo has been cut.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
October lands a knee to the head.
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
October doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
October misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pablo blocks a body shot from October.
October misses with a knee strike.
October tries a knee to the head but Pablo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
October works on Pablo's body with a couple of short punches.
October misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
October looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
October tries a knee to the head but Pablo blocks it.
October lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
October lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on October - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
October with an attempt at a knee that misses.
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
October throws an elbow that misses.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Pablo fails to pull guard.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
October stalling the fight.
October stalling the fight.
October lands with a light punch inside.
October lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
October scores with a knee to the head.
October connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David October dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniello Pablo's cut.
That's time! Pablo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pablo tries to clinch but October is having none of it.
Pablo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pablo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but October sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
October throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
October swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
October has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pablo checks a low kick from October.
October fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pablo avoids it really well and circles away.#KD2#
October lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pablo sprawling to the canvas. October follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pablo hang on? #ROC2#
Pablo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo is trying to stand back up but October is controlling him
Oh Pablo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pablo is defending against the submission attempts here by October.
Pablo seems to have got his legs back now.
Pablo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from October. #T1#
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
Pablo taking some punishment here, with October in his half guard. #SUB2#
October is working for a kimura but Pablo is defending it quite comfortably.
Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
October is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pablo defends it well.
October sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Pablo pushes October off looking to stand but October dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
October is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pablo defends it well. #SUB2#
October 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.
October not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
October is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time October.
October not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pablo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
October looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2#
October is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
October not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pablo is trying to stand up here but October is controlling him well.
October thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pablo's head. #SUB2#
October is looking for a kimura here.
October 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.
Pablo is trying to stand back up but October is controlling him
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
October winds up and cracks Pablo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
October is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
October is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pablo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pablo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but October scores with a couple of nice shots.
October prevents Pablo from standing back up.
Pablo taking some punishment here, with October in his half guard.
Pablo tries to kick October off but October keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pablo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from October.
October wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
October is trying to work for a kimura but Pablo is defending well.
Pablo tries to kick October off but October keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David October showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniello Pablo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pablo darts in looking for a takedown but October gets double underhooks and turns Pablo into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
October rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pablo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
October closes the distance and clinches.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
October tries to pull guard but Pablo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
October is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
David October seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
October with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October presses Pablo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
October misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
October misses with a punch to the body.
October tries to land knees in the clinch but Pablo avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for October.
October misses with a hook to the ribs.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from October - that landed with a thud.
October with a knee to the head.
October using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
October will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pablo up against the cage.
October misses with a shot to the kidneys.
October landing knees to the head.
October doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
October connects with a knee to the head.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
October misses with a body punch.
October misses with a body punch.
#T3#
October is struggling to control the position.
October misses with a knee strike.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
October tries a knee to the head but Pablo blocks it.
October keeps control of Pablo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniello Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo is trying to pull guard but October turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo takes a knee right on the jaw!
October tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
October tries a knee to the head but Pablo blocks it.
October goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
David October is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pablo fails to land.
October cracks Pablo with a nice body shot.
Pablo tries to pull guard but October won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on October - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
October slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on October's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David October comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well October 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David October!
In defeat, Daniello Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 14: Insanity
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexander feints and then cracks October's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow October down.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
October is looking to clinch.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
October catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
October takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from October.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but October manages to avoid it.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt October.
Alexander throws a hook but October blocks it.
October throws an overhand right that drops Alexander like a sack of potatoes! October dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David October!
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Event:
Madness MMA 10: Apocolypse
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Fett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fett is looking to score with low kicks.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE in the buildup to the fight.
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped October in his tracks.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
October darts in trying to clinch
and Fett counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Fett clinches up with October and pushes him back against the cage.
October misses with a knee strike.
Fett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. October avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fett tries to work over October's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett pushes October back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, October creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
October prevents a body shot from Fett.
October is looking to control Fett's arms but Fett gets an underhook and turns him. Now October has his back to the cage.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but October avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett lands a left hand.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
October ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. October no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but October is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
October is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.
October working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
October looking for a guillotine here but Fett defends easily.
#SUB2#
October working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.
Fett distracts October with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fett's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.#SUB2#
October escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
October has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fett lands a couple of digs.
Fett working some strikes from top position.
Fett landing with the ground and pound.
October keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
October can't keep his opponent in guard - Fett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fett connects with a nice short shot to October's temple.
Fett is nestled in close to October, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
October actively working from the bottom here.
Fett 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.
Fett working October over with strikes. #T3#
Fett wants to take a breather but October is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Fett. #SUB2#
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but October is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
October actively working from the bottom here.
October trying to control here.
Fett is trying to control. October wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fett working over October with some ground and pound. October looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
October looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
October looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Fett. #T4##SUB#
Fett is trying to work for a kimura but October is defending well.
October 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.
Fett is keen to just control but October is a slippery customer.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but October is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
October looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
October looking for submissions off his back.
October is refusing to be controlled, as Fett sits in half guard. #SUB2#
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett 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#
Fett dips to his left and cracks October with an uppercut!
October connects with an inside leg kick.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from October.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that October can do to turn this around?
Fett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fett defending well as October loads up on a big left hand.
Fett throws a shot from downtown. October moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Fett.
October tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
October on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fett throws the left hand but October avoids the punch easily.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
October misses with a jab, cross combination.
October moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Fett blocks the low kick.#CL2#
October clinches up with Fett and pushes him back against the cage.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Fett.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
October blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but October uses good head movement to avoid it.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
October taking a breather.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
October with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett tries to work over October's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett lands a body shot.
October is breathing heavily.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
October prevents a takedown attempt there.
October misses with a knee strike.
Fett throws a head punch that misses.
October lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Fett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. October gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Fett is blocking nicely.
October is trying to maintain a safe position but Fett gets an underhook and turns October into the cage.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
October misses with a body punch.
Fett misses with some punches.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
A hook to the body from Fett.
Fett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but October is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jango Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of October backwards.
Fett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of October backwards.
October is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
Fett is looking to control October's arms but October gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fett has his back to the cage.
Fett digs a right hand underneath October's ribcage. October let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as October controls his hands.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fett misses with some punches.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
October lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. October fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Fett with that takedown attempt.
October throws a counter combo.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Fett shoots in but October avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from October.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut lands for October. That snapped Fett's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett lands a really nice looking cross but October seems unphased.
October bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fett's head.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
October doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
October misses with a low kick.
Fett connects with a leg kick. October looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fett slips a jab from October.
Fett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
October connects with a leg kick. Fett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
October throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David October will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Fett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jango Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but October moves away.
Fett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fett checks the leg kick.
Fett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Fett does it's job there.
October jabbing away but nothing is landing.
October tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
October throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Fett.
October misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow October down.
October misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett moves out of range as October strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
October takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
October on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
October blocks a jab.
October throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
October throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
October on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
October tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it.
October misses the jab.
October with a jab.
A jab from Fett misses.
Fett thumps October with a low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Jango Fett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fett works on October's body with a couple of short punches.
October lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
October throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett blocks a body shot from October. #T2#
October slows down the pace here.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
October tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of October backwards.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fett blocks it with crossed arms.
October is looking to control Fett's arms but Fett gets an underhook and turns him. Now October has his back to the cage.
October takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
October prevents a body shot from Fett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, October creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with October's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
October tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow. #T3#
October misses with a knee to the head.
October stalling in the clinch.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
October's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A body shot lands from Fett.
October is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
October misses with a knee strike.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as October controls his hands.
Fett lands a shoulder strike.
October is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
October blocks a body shot from Fett.
October blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
October trying to land knees to the body.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
Good body shot from Fett.
Fett lands a body shot.
October doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but October uses good head movement to avoid it.
October with an attempt at a knee that misses.
October misses with a knee to the head.
October struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
October is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
October trying to control the position but instead, Fett has worked for underhooks and has pushed October into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fett, right into the meat.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts October, as that shot connected.
Fett scores with a leg kick.
October looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
October tries for a takedown but Fett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but October just manages to avoid it.
A combination from October does no damage.
Fett digs a good body shot into October's ribs.
A big right from Fett misses.
October's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! October scrambles back to his feet.
October wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October misses with a straight right.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett lands a nice leg kick that just misses October's sensitive parts.
Fett sizes up October with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. October sees it coming and avoids it easily.
October looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
October is looking to clinch.
Fett cracks October with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but October avoids it really well and circles away.
Fett misses with a takedown attempt - October sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
October has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but October is keeping busy.
October is leaning against Fett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
Fett is trying to drag October to the mat but October just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jango Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
October digs a right hand underneath Fett's ribcage. Fett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fett wants to take the fight to the mat but October manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fett lands a body shot in the clinch.
October tries a knee to the head but Fett blocks it.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by October.
October misses with a knee strike.
October lands a knee to the head.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with October's elbow. #T3#
October can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Fett scores with a shot to the side of October's head.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with October's elbow.
October blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
October prevents a body shot from Fett.
Fett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett is stalling here.
A short left from October.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fett blocks it with crossed arms.
Fett is leaning against October and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
October blocks a body shot from Fett. #T4#
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
October lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fett lands a body punch in the clinch.
October is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fett lands a body punch.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Nice body punch from October.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fett.
October taking a breather.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
October controlling the action here for a moment.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but October avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett tries a body shot but October blocks it.
October tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett had his way with David October in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
October tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
October tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
October shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
October misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - October coming out on top.
October tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
October fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fett slips a jab from October.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
October tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Fett gets tackled into the cage by October. October maintains the clinch. #TD#
Fett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, October regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett wants to control from the top but October keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
October looking for subs off his back but Fett has passed one foot through into half guard.
October is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
October actively working from the bottom here.
Fett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
October is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fett's back!
Jango Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
October is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
October is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fett reverses the position brilliantly into October's guard!
#SUB2#
October is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jango Fett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
October looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fett got a little sloppy there for a moment and October has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fett has managed to get both his arms back between October's legs - danger averted.
Fett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
October is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
October is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
October looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
October is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
October working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David October has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
October stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
October tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
October throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it.
October misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett lets loose with a powerful body kick. October will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by October.
A little jabbing left from October on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fett slips a straight right by October.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jango Fett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jango Fett!
Jango Fett retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jango Fett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PLMMA 35
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
October lands a big shot that drops Machado! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Machado is rocked!#SUB2#
October drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and October jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
October drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and October jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
October drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now October has Machado in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
October looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machado passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
October tries to get back to half guard but can't.
October is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado lands strikes from half guard.
Machado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
October is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado working over October with some ground and pound. October looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
October wants to control but Machado is keeping busy.
October on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
October wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Machado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but October is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks October with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
October is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machado connects with a nice short shot to October's temple. #SUB2#
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of October's head.
October makes his way to full guard. A much better position for October.
Machado connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
October had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of October's head.
Machado distracts October with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
October working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
#T2#
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed October's guard. #SUB2#
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
October has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado 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.
Machado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado is keen to just control but October is a slippery customer.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks October with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks October with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
October actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Machado.
October works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
October throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
October taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Machado wants to control but October is keeping him busy.
Machado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
October is looking for a sweep.
Machado cracks October with a big elbow.
October takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machado lands a few punches from side control.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but October is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
October tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Machado working the ground and pound from side control.
October is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado grinds an elbow into October's temple. #T4#
Machado lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machado working the head with strikes.
October manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
October is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by October.
#SUB2#
October is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
October is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for October to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
October misses with a left hand #TD#
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into side control. October won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
October is looking for a sweep.
October is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
October is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Machado landing a few strikes.
October can't do much from the bottom here.
October is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Machado is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Machado preventing the rear naked choke attempt from October.
Machado looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Machado is in a bad position with October working for a choke. Machado manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T1#
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from October.#SUB2#
October escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that October can do to turn this around?
Machado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodrigo Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
October has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Machado doesn't defend quickly enough and October has managed to lock this one up! Can Machado escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to October on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David October!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa and David October. Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. On his way into the cage it seems that Masa Wasa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Masa Wasa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; David October!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) October
October is trying to control Wasa's posture but Wasa avoids it.
October prevents Wasa from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
October manages to get back to half guard.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (7) vs (0) October
October is trying to work for a sweep but Wasa has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (9) vs (0) October
Wasa tries to control but October wriggling away.
October tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa prevents October from getting the reversal.
October stops Wasa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
October tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (0) October
Wasa looking for the choke from the back.
October trying to control the action but Wasa just sinks the hooks in.
October defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
October tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa has his arm under October's chin here. Game over son! Wasa squeezes tightly and October is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Death Squad 316:Ashley v FLoyd
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Miletich circles away from the clinch attempt.
October tries to clinch but Miletich is having none of it.
Good exchange - Miletich coming out on top.
Miletich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
October swinging wildly here.
October pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up but October swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like October was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from October does it's job there.
October misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Miletich misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich throws a good cross that connects.
David October seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
October lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Breannain Miletich has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich lands a jab to the head.
Miletich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A head kick by October misses
and Miletich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
October lands with a nice body punch.
October lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miletich circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
October has Miletich up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Miletich.
October doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Miletich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miletich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miletich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miletich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miletich misses with a short punch on the inside.
October blocks a punch to the side of the head.
October struggles to land a body shot inside as Miletich controls his hands.
October tries a knee to the head but Miletich blocks it.
Miletich digs a right hand underneath October's ribcage. October let out a lung full of air as it connected.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
Miletich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
October misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
October blocks an elbow strike from Miletich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miletich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miletich lands a nice elbow.
October prevents a body shot from Miletich.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miletich throws an elbow but misses.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
October dodges an elbow strike from Miletich.
October scores with a knee to the head.
Miletich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
October tries a knee to the head but Miletich blocks it.
October stalling against the cage.
Miletich misses with some punches.
Miletich misses with an elbow over the top.
October prevents the takedown attempt.
October lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miletich swings wildly with an uppercut but October uses good head movement to avoid it.
October throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Miletich lands a shot to the body.
Miletich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with October's elbow.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miletich lands an elbow inside that October shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like David October has been cut.
Miletich lands a nice shot to the body.
October avoiding damage.
October looks to throw an elbow but misses.
October with a knee to the head.
October dodges an elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich has a couple of punches blocked by October.
October has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miletich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if October can turn it around.
Miletich struggles to land a body shot inside as October controls his hands.
October effectively controlling the action here.
October takes a shot to the head.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Miletich blocks with his arms.
October prevents a body shot from Miletich.
October stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miletich throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
October avoids the elbow strike from Miletich, against the cage.
Miletich misses with a body punch.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miletich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
October avoids the elbow strike from Miletich, against the cage.
Miletich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Miletich.
October is looking to control Miletich's arms but Miletich gets an underhook and turns him. Now October has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for October.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miletich.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miletich.
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
October works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
Miletich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
October avoids a wild elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich throws an elbow that misses.
October trying to control the position but instead, Miletich has worked for underhooks and has pushed October into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Breannain Miletich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
October throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from October misses its intended target.
October fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
David October seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miletich scores with a shot to the body.
Miletich throws a right and a left that October avoids nicely.
Miletich works the jab nicely.
A head kick from October lands but Miletich takes it in his stride. #CL2#
October closes the distance and clinches.
Miletich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Miletich.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Miletich is blocking nicely.
October trying to control the position but instead, Miletich has worked for underhooks and has pushed October into the cage.
October misses with the head strike.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Breannain Miletich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
October blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Miletich takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miletich.
Miletich lands an elbow that stopped October in his tracks for a moment.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
October landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Miletich.
October scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
October takes an elbow to the forehead.
October misses with a knee strike.
October lands a body punch.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
October has Miletich pressed against the cage.
October with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miletich lands an elbow inside that October shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
October dodges an elbow strike from Miletich.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
October misses with a knee strike.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Miletich is blocking nicely.
October lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miletich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miletich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from October.
October is trying to maintain a safe position but Miletich gets an underhook and turns October into the cage.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Miletich.
Miletich lands an elbow just above October 's eye.
Miletich can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
#TD#
Miletich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Miletich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miletich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
October working for a triangle but Miletich defends it easily.
Miletich wants to control from the top but October keeps moving. #T3#
October trying to keep a closed guard but Miletich is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
October looking for a guillotine here but Miletich defends easily.
#SUB#
Miletich drops back looking for a leg! October is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and October manages to kick Miletich off! Miletich jumps back into October's guard. #SUB2#
October had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miletich defends it easily.
Miletich trying to control the position from guard on top but October is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
October throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miletich tries to stand but October is controlling from the bottom.
Miletich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miletich wants to control from the top but October keeps moving. #SUB2#
October is looking for a triangle but Miletich pushes his legs off easily.
October keeping moving, preventing Miletich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
October working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miletich has passed into half guard!
October slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
October is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miletich is aware though and is defending well.
October is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
October had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miletich defends it easily.
Miletich advances position into side control!
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 Breannain Miletich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
October throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
October looks to land a left hand but Miletich moved out of range nicely.
October misses with a double jab
and Miletich counters with a straight right hand.
Miletich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miletich looks to score with a jab to the body but October is just out of range.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miletich avoids the body shot from October.
A little feinted left hand from Miletich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
October scores with a jab to the jaw.
October wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
October staying out of range there.
Miletich looks to land a combination. October sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Miletich keeps the fight on the outside.
Miletich keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Miletich looks to land a right hand but October moved out of range.
Donk. October catches Miletich right on the button with a cross.
A big left from October misses.
October scores with the left hand. Miletich knows he should have avoided that one.
October misses with an uppercut
and October takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miletich throws a poor cross that misses
and October counters with a nice uppercut.
October connects with the punch.
October tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miletich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
October throws a low kick but Miletich moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Miletich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
October tries to clinch up
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##CL2#
October moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
October dodges an elbow strike from Miletich.
A shot in the inside from October.
Miletich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
October with a knee to the head.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Miletich is blocking nicely.
October blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Miletich is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miletich throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miletich.
October dodges an elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich lands an elbow just above October 's eye.
Good body shot from October.
October tries to land a knee to the head but Miletich blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Miletich misses with an elbow strike.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
October prevents a body shot from Miletich.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Miletich scores with a nice short uppercut.
October takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miletich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
October blocks an elbow strike.
October blocks an elbow strike.
October pushes off an throws an elbow but Miletich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miletich lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
October is trying to trip Miletich. He has hold of a leg but Miletich is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. October persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Miletich has his feet on October's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miletich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
October cracks the inside of Miletich's front leg. #TD#
Miletich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Breannain Miletich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
October is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miletich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Miletich is controlling the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are battling for position here. October manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
David October has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miletich tries to free his leg and advance position but October is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Miletich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
October looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miletich wants to control from the top but October keeps moving.
Miletich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miletich looking to pass the guard.
Miletich slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Breannain Miletich.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miletich, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Breannain Miletich!
After winning the bout, Breannain Miletich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akira Ishikawa and David October. Ishikawa comes into the arena with mindshift genki sudo blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Akira Ishikawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David October!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
October moves into the clinch.
October gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that October has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ishikawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but October pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishikawa jumps guard and drags October to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
October drops back looking for a leg! Ishikawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishikawa manages to kick October off! October jumps back into Ishikawa's guard.
October drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ishikawa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishikawa (2) vs (0) October
October looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishikawa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishikawa defends well.
Ishikawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and October has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ishikawa has managed to get both his arms back between October's legs - danger averted.
October throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ishikawa escapes and throws October's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ishikawa (5) vs (0) October
Ishikawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ishikawa tries to advance to mount but October denies him.
October regains half guard.
October is looking to improve his position.
October looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ishikawa is looking to advance position but October won't allow it.
October trying to control from the bottom.
Ishikawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishikawa (8) vs (0) October
Ishikawa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ishikawa trying to control but October is having none of it.
October wants to hold on but Ishikawa pushes him away.
Ishikawa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishikawa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ishikawa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
October tries to lock up and control but Ishikawa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ishikawa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but October is holding on tight.
Ishikawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but October is surviving well by controlling Ishikawa's body position as best he can.
October tries to hold on but Ishikawa pushes him away.
October manages to regain half guard. Good work.
October has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishikawa is working away from the top position though.
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
October is looking for a sweep. Ishikawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
October looking for submissions off his back.
Ishikawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, October has managed to free his arm - good work.
October tries to get to full guard but Ishikawa has control of the leg.
Ishikawa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. October is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akira Ishikawa!
Akira Ishikawa made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David October and Lin Shui. Lin Shui told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David October! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that October has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shui jumps guard and drags October to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
October looking to pass the guard.
October has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
October drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and October jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
October is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shui has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: October (0) vs (2) Shui
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but October is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from October.
October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shui defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
October bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shui's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: October (2) vs (2) Shui
October stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
October stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.
Shui can't keep his opponent in guard - October advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
October seems to be looking for submissions.
Shui is looking for a sweep. October is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Shui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. October gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
October pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October drops back looking for a leg! Shui is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shui manages to kick October off! October jumps back into Shui's guard.
October pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
October is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
October is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time October.
October wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
October is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
October is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shui has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but October pulls his head out easily.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
October 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.
Shui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
October 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.
Shui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: October (2) vs (4) Shui
That's four minutes gone in the round.
October looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
October looking for submissions off his back.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, October has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
October is trying to control but can't.
October is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shui's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: October (6) vs (4) Shui
Shui tries to escape the position.
October is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui can't escape the position.
Shui keeps trying to improve his position.
October is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shui has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from October.
Shui just trying to survive but October is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shui can't escape the position.
October has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shui has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
October has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shui has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
October has the hooks in. Shui is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
October is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shui knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shui for a finish.
October has got one arm under Shui's chin. This could be trouble... Shui trying to control the other hand but October gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shui has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David October! |
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Event:
HFL #34
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano ducks right into an uppercut from October.
David October seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
October fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
October throws a right hand that misses
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Takano lands with an uppercut that bounces October off the cage and back into range.
October swings and misses with a hook to the body.
October moves in looking to clinch but Takano pushes him off.
A jab from October misses.
October wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that October has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takano lands a nice hook to October's body. October takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from October misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano misses with a body kick.
October looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
October misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from October misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Takano misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takano, right into the meat.
October tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
October just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano connects with a good right hand that stumbles October. October circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of October 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
October gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from October misses
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
October avoids the body shot from Takano.
Takano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
October misses with a lunging right hand
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
October checks a low kick from Takano.
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
October looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
October wants to clinch
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
October moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuki Takano has been cut.
October tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from October.
Takano thumps October with a low kick.
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!
Takano throws a solid leg kick but October takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takano.
Takano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from October.
Takano scores with a head kick.
#T2#
October blocks a jab.
October was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
October looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Takano moves away from the strike by October.
Takano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
October throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Takano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
October misses with a hook.
October ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
October throws a series of punches but Takano moves out of range.
Takano cracks the inside of October's front leg.
October misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takano tries to clinch but October moves out of range. #CL#
Takano rushes October and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
October looking to throw knees to the head but Takano is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Takano.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Takano.
October misses with a knee to the head.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
October tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takano misses with a combination
and Takano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
October throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takano.
It looked like Takano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
October stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Takano.#T4#
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Takano.
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!
October throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
October looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.#CL2#
October pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takano.
Takano leaning against his opponent.
October is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takano is defending well for now.
October misses with a knee strike.
October taking a breather.
Takano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt October or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takano has October up against the cage in a clinch.
October tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takano's elbow.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Takano's cut.
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#
Takano scores with a nice head shot.
October on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yuki Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano tries to score with a low kick but October moves his leg out of the way.
Jab from October.#CL2#
October forces Takano back against the cage and clinches.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
#BC#
Takano breaks the clinch.
October missing with a left hand there. Takano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from October finds it's target.
Takano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takano misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from October.
October's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
October misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind October 's knee.
October throws a body kick that misses.
October checks a leg kick.#T1#
October throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that October can do to turn this around?
Takano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yuki Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
October closes the distance but Takano moves to the side
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
October looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
October scores with a jab.
October rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Takano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takano.
Takano sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
October looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
October is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Takano has his hands clasped together but October extends and breaks Takano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by October.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David October!
David October is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alpo Wednesday and David October. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alpo Wednesday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David October!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wednesday clinches.
Wednesday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. October avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
October has hold of one of Wednesday's legs. Wednesday is fighting the takedown attempt but October gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wednesday (0) vs (2) October
October drops back looking for a leg! Wednesday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wednesday manages to kick October off! October jumps back into Wednesday's guard.
Wednesday keeping full guard, as October tries to pass.
October drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wednesday dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wednesday (2) vs (2) October
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wednesday got a little sloppy there for a moment and October has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wednesday has managed to get both his arms back between October's legs - danger averted.
October keeping full guard, as Wednesday tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October working for a triangle but Wednesday defends it easily.
Wednesday wants to pass the guard but October is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday trying to control the position from guard on top but October is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
October has his foot on Wednesday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wednesday works his way back into a safe position though.
October is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Wednesday'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.
Wednesday passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wednesday (5) vs (2) October
Wednesday works to advance to full mount. October defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wednesday (7) vs (2) October
October is trying desperately to improve position.
Wednesday has hold of October's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and October manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wednesday looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wednesday wants to take his opponent's back but October doesn't allow it.
October defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wednesday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October working to try and regain half guard.
Wednesday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
October wants to hold on but Wednesday pushes him away.
Wednesday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
October tries to hold on but Wednesday postures up.
Wednesday is looking to work his way around to October's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
October is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wednesday is going oldschool here, as he tries to force October to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so October shrugs it off.
Wednesday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wednesday looking to control but October is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
October wants to control but Wednesday is having none of it.
October is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday fails to advance to October's back.
Wednesday is working hard here to advance position.
October tries to hold on but Wednesday postures up.
Wednesday is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wednesday looking to control but October is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
October working to try and regain half guard.
Wednesday wants to control the pace but October is squirming around nicely.
October tries to hold on but Wednesday pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
October really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wednesday is looking to work his way around to October's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wednesday controlling from the full mount.
Wednesday avoids the attempt from October to control.
Wednesday looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wednesday wants to control the pace but October is squirming around nicely.
October is looking to improve his position but Wednesday isn't that keen on the idea.
October is controlling an arm, preventing Wednesday from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
October regains half guard.
Wednesday wants to free his trapped foot but October is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
October is positioning himself well to prevent Wednesday advancing to mount.
October is staying active underneath Wednesday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
October actively working from the bottom here.
Wednesday wants to lay and pray for a moment but October keeps working.
October is trying to get back to full guard.
Wednesday trying to control the action but October is working from the bottom.
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wednesday pulls his head out easily.
October trying to hold on to Wednesday's head to control him but Wednesday postures up.
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wednesday uses his free foot to push down on October's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for October. Score +3 for passing guard: Wednesday (10) vs (2) October
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday prevents October from getting the reversal.
October gets back to half guard.
October looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wednesday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, October has managed to free his arm - good work.
October actively working from the bottom here.
October wants to control but Wednesday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wednesday trying to mount his opponent but October defends it.
Wednesday moves into full mount! October won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wednesday (13) vs (2) October
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
October has given up his back here. Will Wednesday look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wednesday (16) vs (2) October
Wednesday looking to break October's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. October remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wednesday will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
October breaks Wednesday's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wednesday (16) vs (4) October
October drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wednesday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wednesday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wednesday! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wednesday (20) vs (4) October
October manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wednesday (20) vs (6) October
October is working for a submission of some sort.
Wednesday desperately trying to maintain half guard.
October looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
October is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
October is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wednesday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time October.
October prevents Wednesday from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
October is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wednesday still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wednesday has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wednesday (24) vs (6) October
Wednesday tries to move to mount but October blocks the move with his legs.
October is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wednesday's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
October actively working from the bottom here.
October actively working from the bottom here.
Wednesday tries to pass to full mount but October defends it.
October is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is pressing down on October's thigh, looking to free his foot. October is holding on for now.
October is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wednesday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wednesday's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wednesday (24) vs (10) October
October has got his arm under Wednesday's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Wednesday has spun round into October's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wednesday (26) vs (10) October
October working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wednesday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wednesday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wednesday tries to free his leg and advance position but October is retaining full guard.
October is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wednesday passes October's left leg - he's now in half guard.
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wednesday pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wednesday passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for October! Score +3 for passing guard: Wednesday (29) vs (10) October
October is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wednesday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as October is looking to escape.
Wednesday controlling his opponent.
October tries to lock up and control but Wednesday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
October working to try and regain half guard.
Wednesday avoids the attempt from October to control.
Wednesday wants to take October's back here but October is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
October is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday wants to control the pace but October is squirming around nicely.
October is desperately trying to improve his position but Wednesday has a good base and remains in mount.
October is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
October is still trying to improve position.
Wednesday with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wednesday prevents October from getting the reversal.
Wednesday controlling the position easily from mount.
Wednesday fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
October tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wednesday fails to advance to October's back.
October is working to get back to half guard.
Wednesday is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wednesday mounts October! Really nice guard pass there!
October prevents Wednesday from taking his back.
October keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wednesday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
October is in all sorts of trouble here.
October is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wednesday is trying to take his opponent's back.
October is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wednesday trying to control but October is having none of it.
October tries to get back to half guard but can't.
October tries to hold on but Wednesday postures up.
Wednesday looking to control but October is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wednesday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
October working to try and regain half guard.
October prevents Wednesday from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wednesday takes the fight on points by 29 to 10.
An out of breath Alpo Wednesday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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