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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Average stuffs the takedown.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Average as he avoids it easily.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hearts as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Average gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hearts to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Hearts
Average working a defensive guard here.
Average can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hearts controls the pace.
It looks like Hearts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts passes Average's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hearts wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Hearts is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Let's hope that Hearts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Average wants to control but Hearts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hearts controlling the action here.#T2#
Hearts wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Hearts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Hearts slips nicely into half guard.
Hearts wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Hearts is taking a breather. Average says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hearts is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Hearts prevents Average from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average looking to control.
Hearts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Average pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
Hearts controlling from the top position.
Hearts passes Average's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Average is defending well.
Hearts is looking to pass Average's guard but actually Average recovers to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hearts content to stall in guard here.
Average looking to control.
Hearts controlling from the top position.
Hearts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Average is adopting a defensive guard.
Hearts 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.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Hearts#T6#
Average wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Average is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hearts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.
Hearts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Average thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hearts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (4) Hearts
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average working a defensive guard here.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hearts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Average keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
Average keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Hearts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Average looking to control.
Hearts being controlled here momentarily.
Hearts trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #T9#
Average pulls Hearts in close to his closed guard and prevents Hearts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts is looking to pass into half guard but Average pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Average is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (4) vs (4) Hearts
Hearts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearts trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Average controlling from the top position. #T10##SUB2#
Hearts looking for subs off his back but Average has passed one foot through into half guard.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hearts wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
Hearts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Average's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Average's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (4) vs (8) Hearts
Average tries to break free.
Hearts controls the action.
Average tries to escape but Hearts has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Average is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hearts controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Hearts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Average defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Average defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Hearts is looking for the choke from the back position but Average is controlling his hands well.
Hearts wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Hearts controls the action.
Hearts trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hearts controlling the position well here. Average rolled but Hearts kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Well,Average is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Average can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hearts patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Average trying to control the position but Hearts manages to sink in the hooks.
Average can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hearts's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Hearts tightening his grip on Average, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Average fending off the submission attempt from Hearts. #T13##SUB2#
Average fending off the submission attempt from Hearts.
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Hearts gets his hands free.
Hearts is riding his opponent, not letting Average buck him off. #SUB2#
Hearts working for a choke but Average is defending well.
Average breaks Hearts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (6) vs (8) Hearts
Hearts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Hearts keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Hearts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Hearts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Average defends well.
Hearts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hearts can't keep his opponent in guard - Average advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts wants to get back to full guard but Average has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (9) vs (8) Hearts
Average seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hearts is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, Joe Average 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:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 2051 p4p, 240 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3865 p4p, 372 weight class). Aloysius Martin Thesz 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts closes the distance and pushes Thesz back into the cage.
Thesz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hearts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thesz wants a takedown.
Thesz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearts after a bit of a struggle.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloysius Martin Thesz.
Hearts wants a takedown but no success here.
Thesz stops a takedown attempt from Hearts.
Thesz is pressed up against the cage. Hearts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thesz down to the mat. Thesz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hearts rushes Thesz and presses him up against the cage.
Hearts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thesz.
Thesz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hearts slaps away a takedown attempt from Thesz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hearts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hearts is looking to clinch.
Thesz tries to keep at a distance but Hearts has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking for a takedown.
Hearts wants a takedown.
Thesz tightens his grip and picks Hearts up, before dumping him to the ground. Hearts manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hearts (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Thesz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (0) vs (5) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hearts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hearts prevents Thesz from improving position.
Thesz trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (0) vs (7) Thesz
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz takes Hearts's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (0) vs (10) Thesz
Hearts fending off the submission attempt from Thesz.
Thesz 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, Hearts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hearts is having to fend off submission attempts from Thesz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Thesz doesn't have the hooks in though and Hearts manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (10) Thesz
Thesz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Thesz has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thesz controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Thesz 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: Hearts (2) vs (12) Thesz
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
Thesz tries to pass to full mount but Hearts defends it.
Hearts wants to get back to full guard.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to work for an arm triangle but Hearts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thesz trying to control from Hearts's half guard. Hearts has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (15) Thesz
Thesz trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thesz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hearts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thesz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (18) Thesz
Hearts wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is controlling an arm, preventing Thesz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hearts has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Thesz's lack of action.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hearts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thesz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (21) Thesz
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hearts regains half guard.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (24) Thesz
Hearts stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
Hearts tries to hold on but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Hearts is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz fails to move to back control.
Thesz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (2) vs (27) Thesz
Thesz tries to keep control of the position but Hearts is staying busy.
Thesz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hearts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is thwarting Hearts's attempts to control the position.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
Thesz keeps trying to improve his position.
Thesz is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
Hearts tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Hearts is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hearts's thigh. Hearts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thesz passes Hearts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thesz trying to mount his opponent but Hearts defends it.
Thesz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (30) Thesz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thesz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (2) vs (33) Thesz
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 33 to 2.
Aloysius Martin Thesz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2810 p4p, 285 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 1997 p4p, 220 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teló might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hearts pushes Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearts has clasped his hands together around Teló's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Teló (0) vs (4) Hearts
Hearts trying to control the position but Teló is working away.
Teló tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Teló struggling a bit here.
Teló is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (0) vs (6) Hearts
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts looking to control but Teló is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló tries to hold on but Hearts pushes him away.
Teló is desperately trying to improve his position but Hearts has a good base and remains in mount.
Hearts wants to control but instead Teló manages to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Teló'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló 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: Teló (2) vs (6) Hearts
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Teló is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hearts has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is staying active underneath Teló, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teló controlling the pace.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hearts is refusing to be controlled, as Teló sits in half guard.
Teló is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hearts is trying to maintain the position but Teló is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
Hearts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teló content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hearts tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló is pressing down on Hearts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hearts is holding on for now.
We've been informed that Hearts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hearts is looking to control Teló's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hearts avoid being mounted?
Teló is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teló slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Teló wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Hearts is trying to keep Teló in close.
Teló wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teló looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Hearts
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts pushes down on Teló's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Teló is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teló has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hearts is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts moves into full mount! Teló won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (2) vs (11) Hearts
Hearts avoids the attempt from Teló to control.
Teló looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Teló (2) vs (14) Hearts
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Teló is trying to break free.
Hearts not allowing Teló to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hearts avoiding Teló 's attempts to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control momentarily.
Hearts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Teló defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hearts avoiding Teló 's attempts to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló turns into Hearts and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (4) vs (14) Hearts
Teló controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 14 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 1992 p4p, 219 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 1699 p4p, 193 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Shifter drops back down to his feet.
Hearts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shifter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hearts (4) vs (0) Shifter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts looking to break Shifter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shifter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hearts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shifter tries to escape but Hearts has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shifter breaks Hearts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (4) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Hearts wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Hearts pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Hearts'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.
Shifter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hearts dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (6) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Hearts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to control.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hearts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shifter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (6) vs (4) Shifter
Hearts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (8) vs (4) Shifter
Shifter has his foot on Hearts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hearts works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to sweep but instead, Hearts has passed into half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter gets back to full guard.
Shifter working a defensive guard here.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shifter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is continuing to stall.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hearts being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter wants to control but Hearts passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (11) vs (4) Shifter
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hearts's best efforts.
Hearts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Hearts seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Shifter looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifter, not yet.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hearts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Hearts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hearts wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Shifter is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
TJ Hearts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 1962 p4p, 214 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4623 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
Grundy pulls Hearts into guard.
Grundy is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Grundy is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Hearts is stalling in the full guard.
Hearts postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Grundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.
Grundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy wants to improve his position but instead Hearts has moved into half guard.
Grundy tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Grundy actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Grundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hearts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hearts's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hearts (0) vs (4) Grundy
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hearts tries to escape the position.
Hearts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
What can Hearts do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grundy working for a choke but Hearts reverses nicely into Grundy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy wants to control the position but Hearts says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Hearts prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Hearts is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Hearts tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Grundy is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Grundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Grundy is trying to control but Hearts manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (5) vs (4) Grundy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to improve his position but instead Hearts has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (8) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy tries to break free.
Grundy wants to control his opponent's hands but Hearts gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy turns into Hearts and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (8) vs (6) Grundy
Grundy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grundy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is controlling Grundy's posture.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Hearts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hearts controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Grundy 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.
Grundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts wants to sweep here but Grundy controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hearts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Hearts being controlled here, momentarily.
Hearts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (10) vs (6) Grundy
Grundy is controlling Hearts's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Grundy is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up.
Hearts stands and throws Grundy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (13) vs (6) Grundy
Hearts working away.
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grundy tries to control but Hearts manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (16) vs (6) Grundy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the action but Hearts just sinks the hooks in.
Grundy tries to roll but Hearts sticks to his back.
Grundy breaks Hearts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (16) vs (8) Grundy
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Hearts 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: Hearts (18) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hearts is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy gets back to full guard.
Grundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into half guard.
Grundy is controlling Hearts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep but Hearts has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (21) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grundy struggling a bit here.
Hearts is staying tight to Grundy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hearts trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Grundy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hearts easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (23) vs (8) Grundy
Hearts avoids the attempt from Grundy to control.
Grundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grundy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hearts prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hearts is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grundy is trying to control but Hearts manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (26) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grundy tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grundy tries to improve his position but instead Hearts has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (29) vs (8) Grundy
Hearts keeps control of the position as Grundy tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grundy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hearts is trying to stick to Grundy's back but Grundy is turning into Hearts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hearts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grundy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (29) vs (10) Grundy
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearts, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy controlling from the top position.
Grundy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts takes the fight on points by 29 to 10.
TJ Hearts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AFC #12 : Ring Master
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Tropical.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts walks into a straight right hand from Tropical.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hearts moves away from the strike by Tropical.
Hearts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tropical misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tropical misses with a looping right.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Tropical walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hearts connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropical throws a shot from downtown. Hearts moves away and avoids it.
Hearts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tropical has time to react.
Tropical misses with the combination.
Hearts lands with a right hand. #T1#
Hearts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hearts cracks Tropical with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A lazy left from Hearts finds it's target.
Hearts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tropical checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Hearts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearts clobbers Tropical with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tropical drops his hands momentarily and Hearts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
TJ Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical misses with a looping right.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Tropical lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearts circles away quickly and effectively.
Hearts throws a right hand that misses
and Tropical counters with a left and a right that stings Hearts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tropical shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Tropical closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Hearts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tropical just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hearts's brow.
Tropical is looking to break free of the clinch but Hearts has double underhooks.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hearts fails to land.
Hearts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Tropical wants to break free but Hearts has control.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Hearts.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
#BC#
Tropical breaks the clinch.
Hearts works the jab nicely.
Tropical blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hearts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tropical manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Tropical looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearts prevents Tropical from getting back to his feet.
Tropical keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts throws an elbow that misses. Tropical uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearts's guard. Nice move by Tropical!#REVR#
Tropical trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hearts's guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tropical 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.
Hearts has control of Tropical's left arm, preventing Tropical from doing any damage.
Hearts is trying to control the position but Tropical postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearts throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TJ Hearts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts'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#
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical stalks Hearts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hearts's face. Hearts staggers backwards, shaken.
Tropical takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts lands with a straight right. Tropical didn't see that one coming.
Tropical misses with a hook.
Tropical ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropical moves away.
Pollo Tropical is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hearts blocks a jab.
Hearts digs a good body shot into Tropical's ribs.
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Hearts catches Tropical right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts misses with a left hand
enabling Tropical to counter with a crisp jab.
Hearts scores with a jab.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearts.
Nice defenses there by Tropical.#T1#
Hearts misses with a few strikes there.
Hearts has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tropical to counter with a crisp jab.
Tropical slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Hearts is rocked!
Tropical lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearts circles away quickly and effectively.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Tropical was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hearts.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts lands a nice shot to the body.
Tropical scores with the left hand. Hearts knows he should have avoided that one.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Hearts.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tropical.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Tropical misses.
A leg kick checked by Tropical.
Tropical rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Tropical takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hearts shoots in but no luck this time.
Tropical on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tropical will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tropical has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tropical staying out of range there.
Tropical misses with a hook.
Tropical throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hearts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tropical moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tropical was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tropical scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hearts misses with a looping right.
Hearts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Tropical tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts lands a head shot.#T3#
A jab from Hearts finds it's way through Tropical's defenses.
Tropical throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearts scores with a nice head shot.
Hearts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hearts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hearts shoots and misses
and Tropical counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearts thinking.
Pollo Tropical has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Hearts.
Hearts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tropical was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearts.
An attempted straight right counter from Tropical misses the target.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts blocks a jab.
Hearts lands a two punch combo.
Tropical lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropical throws out a powerful jab.
Hearts is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
TJ Hearts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Hearts seems to have recovered his senses.
Hearts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Hearts manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Tropical gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Hearts's ribs.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Tropical.
Hearts throws a hook but Tropical blocks it.
Hearts scores with a punch to the head.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearts is just out of range.
A jab from Tropical misses.
Tropical misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts lands a nice hook to Tropical's body. Tropical takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tropical walks into a stiff left hand from Hearts.
Tropical throws a nice looking combination but Hearts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearts lands with a right hand.
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 Pollo Tropical will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hearts missing with a left hand there. Tropical was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
Tropical connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tropical rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropical moves away.
Tropical misses with a double jab.
A combination from Tropical does no damage.
Hearts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tropical takes a swing at Hearts's ribcage but misses.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hearts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hearts works Tropical's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hearts connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hearts does it's job there.
Hearts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical moves out of range as Hearts strikes.
Tropical swinging wildly here.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropical is just out of range.
A lazy left from Hearts finds it's target.
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts lands with a right hand.
Hearts slips a straight right by Tropical.
Tropical sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tropical dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
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!
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Tropical pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropical moves out of range as Hearts strikes.
A shot to the liver by Hearts. Beautiful body shot.
Tropical scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
That has opened up TJ Hearts's cut even more.#TD2#
Hearts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tropical manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tropical wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hearts is now in half guard.
Tropical is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Tropical has a hand on Hearts's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hearts takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Tropical is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tropical tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hearts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tropical keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hearts landing shots from mount. #T4#
Tropical wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Tropical wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts lands a big elbow.
Tropical is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tropical really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hearts has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tropical's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hearts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
An out of breath TJ Hearts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AFC #9 : Under Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hearts misses with a straight left.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hearts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanagan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan'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.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hearts is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
#T1#
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Hanagan swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearts throws out the jab.
Hanagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Hanagan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hearts on his heels. He'll look to pass Hearts's guard now, I'm sure.
Hearts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass. #T3#
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Hearts lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hanagan looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hanagan has momentary wrist control but Hearts slips an elbow through the middle.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up. #T4#
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hearts is posturing up here but Hanagan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hearts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hearts has to tap! Slick submission there by Hanagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC #5
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Hearts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Wijnbergen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hearts somewhat.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Hearts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
TJ Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but Hearts seems unphased.
#T1#
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hearts throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Hearts misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Wijnbergen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Wijnbergen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Hearts moves out of range easily.
Hearts throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts closes the distance and clinches up with Van Wijnbergen, looking for a takedown. Hearts pushes Van Wijnbergen against the cage but Van Wijnbergen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts misses with an uppercut.
Hearts's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hearts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Hearts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hearts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Hearts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hearts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts connects with a body shot that sends Van Wijnbergen's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
A shot to the liver by Hearts. Beautiful body shot.
Hearts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearts misses with a double jab.
Hearts dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Hearts.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Van Wijnbergen there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts thuds his shin into the meat of Van Wijnbergen's side.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hearts misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearts.
Hearts with a jab.
Hearts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danga de danga de dang - Hearts scores with a four punch combination!
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Hearts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearts.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearts misses with a left hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Hearts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Wijnbergen!
Van Wijnbergen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hearts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearts controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TJ Hearts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts'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#
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts lands a jab to the nose.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Hearts thuds a left hand into Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Hearts slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Hearts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Wijnbergen thuds his right hand into Hearts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hearts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hearts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Hearts moves out of range easily.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Hearts drives through with a takedown into Van Wijnbergen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Van Wijnbergen has his feet on Hearts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Hearts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Hearts moved out of range nicely.
Hearts blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Wijnbergen in his tracks.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Hearts feints and as Van Wijnbergen raises his hands in defense, Hearts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen managing to control the position.
Van Wijnbergen trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Wijnbergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to wear down Hearts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Hearts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Hearts blocks the low kick.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Hearts misses with a hook.
Hearts takes one to the chin there.
Hearts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts scores with a jab to the body.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Van Wijnbergen avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hearts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hearts digs a good hook to Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hearts. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Hearts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
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 Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts thuds a left hand into Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TJ Hearts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hearts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hearts throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hearts looks to land a combination. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wijnbergen scrambles back to his feet.
Hearts sizes up Van Wijnbergen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hearts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Hearts blocks it.
Hearts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hearts connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Hearts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
#T2#
Hearts misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a three punch combo!
Hearts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Wijnbergen's hands.
Hearts moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hearts scores with a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hearts moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearts dodges the punch combination from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen connects with the punch.
Hearts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a push kick.
Hearts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Wijnbergen takes a step back to recover.
Hearts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hearts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen motions for Hearts to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hearts swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Hearts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearts staying out of range there.
Hearts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Hearts blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Hearts.
Hearts works the jab nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
Hearts punishes Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hearts looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TJ Hearts.
Well Hearts 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
TJ Hearts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC #1 The First
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Hearts misses its intended target.
Hearts scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (11 Elite/$930) in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
Hearts slips under a jab.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hearts, right into the meat.
Hearts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hearts scores with a jab. Karlsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hearts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlsson lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hearts misses with a hook.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Hearts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hearts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hearts is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearts swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hearts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Hearts.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearts throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Hearts - just one landing.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hearts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Hearts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Hearts's head back.
#T3##TD2#
Karlsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hearts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hearts controlling from the top position.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearts works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Karlsson is trying to keep Hearts in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hearts lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Hearts.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Karlsson scores with a four punch combination!
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hearts throws a nice looking combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hearts slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karlsson's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hearts throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Hearts misses its intended target.
Hearts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson lands with a kick to the temple. Hearts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Hearts.
Hearts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Hearts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Hearts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up TJ Hearts's cut even more.
Hearts walks into a left hand.
Hearts is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hearts.
Karlsson misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearts.
Hearts throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson works Hearts's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hearts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.
Hearts misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hearts is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Hearts slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hearts to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Karlsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Karlsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Karlsson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4142 p4p, 418 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 1865 p4p, 267 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hearts closes the distance and pushes Blake back into the cage.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Hearts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hearts has Blake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hearts has picked Blake up - he's going for a ride! Hearts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Hearts
Hearts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blake is trying is best to control the position here.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Blake is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts is working for a kimura but Blake is defending it quite comfortably.
Hearts is taking a breather. Blake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Blake 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.
Blake tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hearts has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Hearts
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake regains half guard.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Hearts trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blake still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blake 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: Blake (4) vs (5) Hearts
Blake taking a breather here.
Hearts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hearts, who protects the arm well.
Hearts is looking for a sweep.
Blake trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to get an arm triangle but Hearts is defending well.
Blake trying to control the position but Hearts is working away.
Hearts is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake laying and praying for a moment but Hearts takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hearts trying to control from the bottom.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
Hearts trying to control but Blake postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hearts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control here.
Hearts wants to improve his position but Blake is controlling well.
Hearts wants to control but Blake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hearts is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
Blake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (7) vs (5) Hearts
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to work his way around to Hearts's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Blake looking to control but Hearts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to take his opponent's back but Hearts doesn't allow it.
Blake moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Blake (10) vs (5) Hearts
Hearts trying to control the hands but Blake breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hearts defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake biding his time, controlling Hearts.
Blake keeps control of the position as Hearts tries to break free.
Blake is looking to control Hearts but Hearts is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to stick to Hearts's back but Hearts is turning into Blake. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blake's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hearts. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (10) vs (7) Hearts
Blake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hearts has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (10) vs (10) Hearts
Hearts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Hearts keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
Hearts tries for a kimura but Blake is defending well.
Blake looks to move to half guard but instead Hearts has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (10) vs (12) Hearts
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control the action but instead Blake gets a body lock and reverses into Hearts's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (12) vs (12) Hearts
Hearts wants to control but Blake passes easily into half guard.
Blake is thwarting Hearts's attempts to control the position.
Hearts wants to improve his position but Blake is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (15) vs (12) Hearts
Hearts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hearts tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
Our winner, Michael Blake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cian Cartwright (ranked 2340 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 1848 p4p, 262 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Engulfed by Darkness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cian Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Hearts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hearts sprawls well. Hearts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Hearts takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hearts escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (3) Hearts
Hearts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cartwright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (0) vs (5) Hearts
Cartwright sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is stalling here. Cartwright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hearts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cartwright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (5) Hearts
Hearts is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Hearts is defending well.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving position.
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hearts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Hearts. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (9) Hearts
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Hearts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (6) vs (9) Hearts
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hearts holds on and takes a little breather.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to sweep him here.
Cartwright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hearts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hearts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hearts! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (6) vs (13) Hearts
Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright gets full guard.
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (16) Hearts
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright looks to move to half guard but instead Hearts has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (18) Hearts
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Cartwright moves into full guard.
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (21) Hearts
Hearts wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Hearts trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (23) Hearts
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents Hearts from taking his back.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hearts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cartwright to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (6) vs (26) Hearts
Cartwright tries to roll but Hearts sticks to his back.
Cartwright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stalling.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
Hearts is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but Hearts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Hearts content to control rather than advance.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Hearts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cartwright. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (29) Hearts
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Hearts wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (31) Hearts
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 31 to 6.
After winning the bout, TJ Hearts 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 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 1828 p4p, 261 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 1785 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hearts closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hearts (0) vs (2) Hardy
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Hearts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hearts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Hardy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (2) Hardy
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Hearts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hearts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy is pulling down on Hearts's head to control his posture.
Our spies down at at LOD: BAD BOY MMA inform us that Hardy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Hearts is proving a slippery customer.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (4) Hardy
Hearts wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hearts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hearts can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hearts works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (4) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hearts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (7) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hearts just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
Hardy tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Hearts advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (9) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy stops Hearts from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hearts trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is still trying to improve position.
Hearts has isolated one of Hardy's arms. Hardy looking to fight him off but Hearts twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TJ Hearts!
Our winner, TJ Hearts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CEC 573
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Punchy scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Punchy. No joy for Hearts on that attempt.
And Punchy tries to counter it with a takedown but Hearts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Hearts - just one landing.
Punchy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hearts to score with a decent uppercut.
Hearts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punchy defends it nicely.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Hearts.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Punchy.
Hearts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Punchy misses with a looping right.
Hearts throws a jab when Punchy was well out of range.
A slow jab from Hearts misses its intended target.
Punchy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hearts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Punchy sprawls and moves away.#T1##TD2#
Punchy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hearts sprawls well initially but Punchy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hearts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Punchy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punchy preventing the sweep.
Punchy looking to pass the guard.
Hearts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Punchy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hearts 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.#SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Hearts working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Punchy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts controlling from the top position.
Punchy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Punchy scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punchy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearts has Punchy pulled in close to control his posture.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Hearts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Punchy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts wants to take a breather but Punchy is having none of it. #T4#
Hearts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hearts is taking a breather. Punchy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Punchy trying to control from the bottom.
Punchy has hold of Hearts's hands but Hearts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Hearts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Punchy defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that TJ Hearts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hearts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchy.
Hearts throws a big shot that misses.
Punchy throws out a counter right but Hearts avoids it with no problem.
Punchy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Hearts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hearts misses the jab.
Punchy throws a series of punches but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts looks to land a right hand but Punchy moved out of range.
Hearts throws a lazy uppercut
and Punchy counters with a series of strikes. Hearts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Punchy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Hearts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Punchy was covering up waiting for the punch and Hearts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hearts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchy struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hearts is putting a hurting on Punchy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hearts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Punchy to see if he's OK.
Punchy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Punchy manages to get back to half guard.
Punchy moves into full guard.
Hearts is working Punchy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Punchy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Punchy is looking for a triangle here but Hearts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Punchy is looking for a sweep.
Hearts working away.
Hearts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Punchy to see if he's OK.
Hearts scoring with punches from side control.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punchy keeps working.
Punchy wants to control but Hearts postures up.
Punchy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hearts scores with a couple of short elbows.
Punchy can't do much from the bottom here.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hearts lands some shots froms side control.
Hearts lands an elbow.
Punchy taking a bit of punishment here - Hearts scoring with strikes.
Punchy can't do much from the bottom here.
Hearts has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Hearts moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Punchy has worked his arm free - good work by Punchy!
Punchy tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.#T4#
Hearts wants to control but Punchy is keeping him busy.
Punchy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hearts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Punchy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hearts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hearts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Punchy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hearts's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's time! Hearts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hearts throws a hook but Punchy avoids it easily.
Punchy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearts.
Hearts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punchy.
Punchy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hearts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punchy misses the body punch #TD#
and Hearts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punchy's guard.
Hearts lands a couple of elbows.
Punchy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hearts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Punchy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hearts passes Punchy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hearts is trying to control the action in half guard but Punchy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hearts working over Punchy with some ground and pound. Punchy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Punchy wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Punchy is working away.
Hearts trying to control the pace.
TJ Hearts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hearts 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.
Punchy is trying to maintain the position but Hearts is very close to passing his half guard.
Hearts sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Punchy darts in and clinches Hearts up against the cage.#T3#
Punchy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punchy lands a body shot.
Punchy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punchy. #TD#
Hearts is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Punchy can't fight it off and eventually Hearts manages to take the fight to the floor. Punchy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Punchy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hearts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Punchy's guard. #T4#
Punchy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hearts has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hearts controlling the pace for now.
Punchy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts tries to control but Punchy wriggling away.
Hearts content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hearts, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
After winning the bout, TJ Hearts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Trent Punchy was interviewed post fight and said 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Event:
CEC 568
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Wong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearts.
Hearts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
Hearts throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearts throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
A lazy left from Hearts finds it's target.
Hearts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wong. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hearts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.
Hearts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wong scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Wong there.
Hearts misses the jab.
Wong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearts.#T1#
Wong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearts.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hearts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wong lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wong scores with a nice strike.
Hearts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big right from Hearts misses.
Wong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hearts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot lands for Wong.
TJ Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hearts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hearts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
A lazy left from Hearts finds it's target.
Good exchange - Wong coming out on top.
Hearts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hearts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wong! But no joy.
Hearts misses with a body kick.
Wong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Wong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Wong.
Wong lands with a nice body kick.
Wong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hearts misses the body punch
and Wong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Wong.
Wong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wong!
#T3#
Hearts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hearts throws an off balance right hand
and Wong counters with a left to the body.
Hearts misses with a hook
and Wong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wong moves forwards but Hearts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
Hearts needs to keep his hands up - Wong had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Wong connects with a body shot that sends Hearts's belly button to the back.
Hearts takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hearts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong cracks Hearts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Hearts is rocked!
Wong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Hearts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts misses with a hook.
Hearts seems to have got his legs back now.
Wong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Hearts as he connects with a hook.
Hearts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Wong throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wong there.
A leg kick checked by Wong.
Wong takes one on the button.
Hearts 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.
Hearts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wong.
Hearts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wong lands with an uppercut that bounces Hearts off the cage and back into range.
Kaye Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wong at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts throws a right hand that misses
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearts misses with a lunging right hand
and Wong counters with a nice body shot.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Wong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hearts blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wong moves out of range of the strikes.
Wong thinks about the counter body kick.
Wong misses the shot to the body.
Wong looks to land a right hand but Hearts moved out of range.
Hearts throws a lazy uppercut
and Wong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Hearts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wong.
Wong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hearts if he has to take too many more of those.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts lands with a nice body kick.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wong counters with a nice leg kick.
Wong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hearts counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hearts misses.
Wong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts throws a big counter combination but Wong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hearts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hearts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hearts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wong throws a good cross that connects.
Wong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wong blocks a jab.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hearts misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Hearts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hearts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong lands a jab.
Wong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hearts misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wong.
Good exchange - Wong coming out on top.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hearts misses with a left hand
and Wong counters with a nice leg kick.
Wong checks a leg kick.
Hearts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wong. Wong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Hearts with a poor takedown
and Wong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hearts throws a right hand that misses
and Wong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hearts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hearts lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Wong.
Hearts throws a lazy right hand but Wong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Wong cracks Hearts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wong misses with a double jab.
Wong thuds his right hand into Hearts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Wong scores with a nice right hand.
Wong lands a leg kick that knocks Hearts off balance momentarily.
Hearts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wong is out of range.
Wong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wong throws a nice looking combination but Hearts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
Hearts throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
Hearts misses with a combination
and Wong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearts thinking.
Hearts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearts misses with a lunging right hand
and Wong counters with a nice leg kick.
Hearts misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wong.
Some wild striking there from Hearts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hearts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wong - the referee stops the clock and Hearts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wong. Hearts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Hearts.
Wong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wong jabs at Hearts's body.
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wong! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong staying out of range there.
Hearts takes one to the side of the head.
Hearts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wong! Hearts is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaye Wong!
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Event:
CEC 563
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Blazer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hearts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Blazer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blazer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hearts.
Blazer staying out of range there.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Blazer.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Hearts saw that one coming.#KD#
Blazer lands a big head kick that sends Hearts tumbling to the mat! Blazer takes a step backwards and waves Hearts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blazer.
A cross from Blazer lands.#ROC#
Hearts is rocked!
Hearts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Hearts. Those never looked like landing.
Hearts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazer.
Blazer is stalking Hearts. Hearts circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Blazer, and it's lights out! Hearts really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Blazer!
Ricky Blazer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 557
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Hearts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mingo misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hearts 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.
Mingo scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mingo clobbers Hearts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hearts shoots in for a double leg but Mingo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Mingo is just out of range.
Mingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mingo lands a nice shot that snaps Hearts's head back.
Mingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mingo misses with a wild body shot.
Mingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Hearts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mingo throws a jab when Hearts was well out of range.
Mingo walks into a stiff left hand from Hearts.
Mingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hearts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mingo if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD2#
Hearts lands a left and a right that sends Mingo crashing to the canvas! Hearts dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mingo! More shots from Hearts and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Hearts!
A very excited looking TJ Hearts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 550
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hearts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
Hearts circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tynkkynen won't be happy with that.
Hearts cracks Tynkkynen with a big right hand but Tynkkynen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hearts scoring with punches and elbows.
Tynkkynen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tynkkynen taking a bit of punishment here - Hearts scoring with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
Tynkkynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tynkkynen is working hard here to advance position.
Tynkkynen manages to get back to half guard.
Tynkkynen is pressing down on Hearts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tynkkynen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tynkkynen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Tynkkynen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tynkkynen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tynkkynen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hearts controlling Tynkkynen's posture.
Hearts has momentary wrist control but Tynkkynen slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.#T2##SUB#
Tynkkynen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hearts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hearts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hearts! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hearts working the ground and pound from side control.
Hearts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tynkkynen is looking to regain half guard here but Hearts keeps moving and retains side control.
Hearts landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hearts working the ground and pound from side control.
Hearts is putting a hurting on Tynkkynen here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tynkkynen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tynkkynen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hearts is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hearts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT2#
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rauno Tynkkynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). TJ Hearts!
TJ Hearts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 539
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hearts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hearts 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dall gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hearts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hearts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Dall keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself. #SUB2#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hearts is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hearts is aware though and is defending well.
Hearts stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hearts scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Hearts clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
A punch combination from Hearts misses.
Dall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hearts with a body shot.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Hearts moves away and avoids it.
Hearts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3##TD#
Hearts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dall.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hearts off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is hanging on to Hearts's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hearts defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dall gets his hands free as Hearts looks to control. #T4##SUB2#
Hearts tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Dall has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hearts is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hyryx Dall!
An out of breath Hyryx Dall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 536
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hearts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hearts misses with a body kick.
Gravity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hearts misses with a right hand
and Gravity counters with a nice uppercut.
Hearts throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravity.
Gravity scores with a jab. Hearts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hearts blocks a jab.
Gravity takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been hearing reports that Hearts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Gravity moves into the clinch.
Gravity lands a hook that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
Gravity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Gravity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Hearts struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravity controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravity.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravity. #T1#
Gravity prevents a body shot from Hearts.
Gravity scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Hearts.
Hearts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hearts.
Hearts cracks Gravity with a nice body shot.
Gravity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearts's elbow.
Hearts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravity misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravity.
Hearts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gravity prevents it.
Gravity lands a right hand. #TD2#
Gravity pulls guard effortlessly.
Gravity thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hearts preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Gravity is keeping the position.
Hearts is working hard here to advance position.
Gravity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hearts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hearts. Those never looked like landing.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
TJ Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gravity sprawls and moves away.
Gravity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
Hearts misses with an uppercut.
Gravity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hearts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gravity slips under a jab.
Hearts throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Hearts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gravity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hearts checks a low kick from Gravity.
Gravity wants to slow Hearts down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Gravity scores with the left hand. Hearts knows he should have avoided that one.
Hearts throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gravity counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target.
A jab from Gravity finds it's way through Hearts's defenses.
Hearts throws the left hand but Gravity avoids the punch easily.
Gravity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gravity lands a jab to the head.
Gravity lands with a nice body punch.
Hearts looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Hearts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Gravity closes the distance and clinches.
Gravity stops a takedown attempt from Hearts.
Hearts prevents a body shot from Gravity.
Gravity drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.
Gravity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hearts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gravity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gravity checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD2#
Gravity shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hearts's guard.
Gravity makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gravity throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gravity working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gravity's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gravity trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts is pulling down on Gravity's head. It's preventing any offense from Gravity, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Gravity throwing strikes but missing.
Hearts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Gravity tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gravity's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gravity trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts is pulling down on Gravity's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hearts wants to sweep here but Gravity controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gravity walks into a jab.
Hearts misses with an uppercut. Gravity saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Gravity there.
Hearts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gravity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravity slips a straight right by Hearts.
Hearts connects with a body shot that sends Gravity's belly button to the back.
Hearts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hearts throws a jab when Gravity was well out of range.
Gravity lunges at Hearts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hearts's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target. #T3#
Hearts slips a jab from Gravity.
Gravity throws a lazy right hand but Hearts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gravity throws a big shot that misses.
Gravity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Gravity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hearts throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Gravity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hearts throws out a leg kick but Gravity moves out of range and Hearts only half commits.
Gravity lands a head shot.
Gravity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravity slips under a jab from Hearts.
A big left from Gravity misses.
Hearts tries a low kick but Gravity avoids it.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Hearts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Gravity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hearts slips a jab from Gravity.
Gravity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hearts.
Gravity misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gravity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gravity. Gravity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gravity scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Gravity misses its intended target.
Hearts feinted with a counter takedown.
Hearts throws an overhand right that lands on Gravity's shoulder, as Gravity tries to avoid the shot.
Hearts lands a body shot.
Gravity cracks Hearts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearts.
Hearts throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hearts misses with a straight right.
Gravity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearts.#TD#
Hearts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gravity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gravity tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.#SUB#
Hearts tries for a kimura but Gravity is defending well.
Gravity takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity is looking for a sweep.
Gravity keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hearts scoring with punches and elbows.
Gravity is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hearts connects with a decent elbow.
Gravity struggling a bit here.
Hearts scoring with punches and elbows.
Gravity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hearts working away.
Gravity tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gravity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TJ Hearts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hearts throws an elbow but Gravity slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gravity tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Hearts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hearts working the ground and pound from side control.
Hearts landing a few strikes.
Hearts taking a breather here.
Hearts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gravity tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts controlling from side mount. #T3#
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Gravity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gravity tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gravity some visible discomfort.
Gravity is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Hearts is really struggling to control Gravity but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gary Gravity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hearts throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hearts lands some shots froms side control.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gravity keeps working. #SUB#
Hearts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hearts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hearts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravity is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gravity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Gravity!
Gary Gravity managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 528
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Odoacer misses with an uppercut. Hearts saw that one coming.
Odoacer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Odoacer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hearts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Odoacer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Odoacer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Hearts jabs at Odoacer's body.#TD#
Hearts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Odoacer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearts trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass. #T1#
Hearts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odoacer trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Odoacer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Hearts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odoacer. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts slips a jab from Odoacer.
A jab from Odoacer does it's job there.
Flavius Odoacer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Odoacer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts is looking to counter punch.
Odoacer stuffs the takedown.
Odoacer cracks Hearts with a good jab.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Odoacer.
Odoacer misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Hearts as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hearts.
Hearts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Odoacer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hearts quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odoacer is looking to clinch.
Odoacer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odoacer counters with a straight right hand.
Odoacer throws a big shot that misses.
Odoacer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Odoacer misses the shot to the body.
Odoacer misses with a body shot
and Hearts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Odoacer thinking.
Hearts shoots for a double leg takedown but Odoacer sprawls well. He's pushed Hearts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Odoacer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hearts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odoacer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hearts slips a straight right by Odoacer.
Hearts tries to counter with a takedown but Odoacer is quick to defend against it.
Odoacer misses with a two punch combination.
Odoacer throws a series of punches but Hearts avoids them all with ease.
Hearts scores with a hook to the body. Odoacer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Odoacer throws a lazy right hand but Hearts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odoacer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target.
Hearts moves out of range as Odoacer strikes.
Odoacer throws a jab when Hearts was well out of range.
Hearts feints and then cracks Odoacer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Odoacer down. #T4#
Odoacer works Hearts's body with a nice hook.
Odoacer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Odoacer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hearts scrambles back to his feet.
Hearts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Odoacer's waist but Odoacer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hearts off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odoacer throws a hook but Hearts avoids it easily.
Odoacer swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
#TD#
Hearts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hearts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hearts cracks Odoacer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hearts trying to control the position but Odoacer is working away.
Hearts lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Odoacer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Odoacer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Odoacer sprawls and moves away.
Odoacer stalks Hearts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hearts's face. Hearts staggers backwards, shaken.
Good standup being displayed there by Hearts as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hearts.
Odoacer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts. #TD#
Odoacer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Odoacer looking to control.
Hearts stays in close to Odoacer's body and controls the position.
Hearts won't allow Odoacer to sweep him here. #T1#
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Hearts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hearts postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Odoacer misses with a hook. Hearts ducked under it nicely.
Hearts misses with a left hand
and Odoacer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Odoacer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Odoacer.
#T2#
Odoacer throws a looping overhand right but Hearts ducks down to avoid it.
Odoacer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odoacer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Hearts misses the target.
A jab from Odoacer misses.
Hearts digs a good hook to Odoacer's body.
Hearts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Odoacer.
A cross from Odoacer lands.
Odoacer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Odoacer leaves Hearts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Odoacer moves away from the strike by Hearts.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odoacer sprawls well. Odoacer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hearts gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Odoacer connects with a body shot that sends Hearts's belly button to the back.
Odoacer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Odoacer.
Hearts walks into a straight right hand from Odoacer.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Odoacer throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control.
Hearts misses with the ground and pound.
Odoacer is trying to control Hearts's posture but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Odoacer is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Odoacer tries to improve position but can't.
Odoacer can't do much from the bottom here.
Hearts working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Odoacer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Hearts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hearts throws an elbow but Odoacer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Odoacer tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
Odoacer defending against the ground and pound.
Hearts wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
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 TJ Hearts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Odoacer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Odoacer.
Hearts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odoacer.
Hearts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Odoacer misses the target.
Odoacer misses with a looping right.
Hearts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Odoacer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odoacer missing with a left hand there. Hearts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearts feinted with a counter takedown.
Hearts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hearts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hearts misses with an uppercut. Odoacer saw that one coming.
Odoacer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts moves away from the strike by Odoacer.
Hearts attempts a counter takedown but Odoacer avoids it well and moves away.
Hearts slips a jab from Odoacer.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odoacer swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Odoacer.#T1#
Odoacer scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Odoacer.
Hearts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Hearts coming out on top.
Odoacer throws a body shot but no joy.
Odoacer lands a really nice looking cross but Hearts seems unphased.
Hearts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Odoacer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hearts backs up against the cage.
Hearts throws out a powerful jab.
Odoacer lunges at Hearts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hearts's hand.
Odoacer throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hearts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odoacer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Odoacer.
Hearts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Hearts misses with a right hand
and Odoacer counters with a straight right hand.
Odoacer misses with an uppercut.
Odoacer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Odoacer looks to land a combination but Hearts avoids it well.
Odoacer throws a jab when Hearts was well out of range.
Hearts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Odoacer.
Good standup being displayed there by Hearts as he connects with a hook.
Odoacer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Odoacer throws the left hand but Hearts avoids the punch easily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hearts! Odoacer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Hearts!
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Flavius Odoacer was interviewed post fight and said 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'.
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Event:
OMEGA 34 The War in Montreal
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Biggs connects with a body shot.
Hearts looks to land a left hand but Biggs moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Biggs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hearts has time to react.
Hearts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hearts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearts.
Biggs takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Biggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Biggs.
Hearts throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Biggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Hearts.#CUT#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
A low kick from Biggs misses #TD#
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hearts prevents Biggs from standing back up.
#T1#
Hearts stalling away here and it's allowed Biggs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hearts trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Hearts'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.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Hearts lands a couple of digs.
Hearts won't allow Biggs to get back to his feet.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts.
Hearts cracks Biggs with a solid left hand.
Hearts throws an elbow that misses. Biggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearts's guard. Nice move by Biggs!#REVB#
Hearts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearts is working hard here to advance position.
Hearts 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.
Biggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biggs is looking to stand up but Hearts won't let him.
Biggs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Biggs preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hearts defending well as Biggs loads up on a big left hand.
Hearts swings for the body but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biggs drops his hands momentarily and Hearts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Biggs scores with a nice strike.
Biggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Hearts's head.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Biggs.
Nice straight punches there by Hearts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hearts.#T4#
Hearts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biggs defends well and Hearts ends up having to push Biggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biggs scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs thumps Hearts with a low kick.
Hearts throws a big shot that misses.
Hearts misses with a hook
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggs cracks the inside of Hearts's front leg.
Hearts misses with a low kick as Biggs jumps back.
Biggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearts lands a jab to Biggs's midsection.
Hearts lands a lovely overhand right.
Hearts cracks a nice hook into Biggs's ribs.
Hearts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Biggs defending well as Hearts loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Hearts.
Biggs motions for Hearts to come forward. Biggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts throws a big shot that misses.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
Hearts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Hearts with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Biggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearts moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearts throws a wild body kick that Biggs sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Hearts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hearts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hearts wants to take a breather but Biggs is having none of it.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hearts with the ground and pound but Biggs uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Biggs is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hearts throwing strikes but missing.
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hearts misses with a looping left.#TD#
Hearts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Biggs quickly recovers to half guard.
Hearts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Biggs to regain full guard.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving. #T3#
Biggs is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Hearts advances position into side control!
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggs keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hearts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Biggs's legs.
Biggs tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Biggs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Biggs down.
Hearts looks up at the clock and then as Biggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hearts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hearts with a nice cross.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearts is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Hearts.
Hearts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hearts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Justin Biggs's cut even more.
Biggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Biggs. #CUT2#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Biggs as Hearts shoots in.
Hearts fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
Biggs swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts fails to land the takedown.
Biggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hearts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hearts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hearts throws a leg kick
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
Hearts takes a swing at Biggs's ribcage but misses.
Biggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Hearts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Biggs.
Hearts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biggs at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearts throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Hearts shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hearts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hearts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearts throwing strikes but missing.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving. #T4#
Hearts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hearts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hearts pushing down on Biggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts working the head and body with strikes.
Hearts winds up and cracks Biggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 TJ Hearts.
I think Hearts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... TJ Hearts!
TJ Hearts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Hearts defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand.
Hearts has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearts throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Cobblepot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobblepot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hearts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts tests Cobblepot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobblepot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Cobblepot. Beautiful body shot.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearts circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobblepot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobblepot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hearts's sensitive parts.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hearts's head backwards.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot
and Hearts counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot jabs at Hearts's body.#T2#
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
A big right from Hearts misses.
Cobblepot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Hearts moved out of range.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobblepot.
Good shot there by Hearts.
Hearts slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Hearts both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Hearts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearts.
Hearts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobblepot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobblepot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hearts misses with the body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a good low kick that Hearts was not able to check.
Hearts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobblepot avoids it really well and circles away.
Hearts misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Hearts.
Cobblepot jabs at Hearts's body.
Nice cross by Hearts.#T4#
Cobblepot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobblepot connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hearts counter with a right hand.
A combination from Hearts does no damage.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hearts responds with a good body kick, but Cobblepot manages to step out the way in time.
Cobblepot jabs Hearts right on the nose. Hearts blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobblepot. That's going to slow Hearts down.
Nice jab there from Cobblepot.
Hearts connects with a nice looking jab.
Hearts moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's time! Cobblepot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot thows a leg kick but Hearts checks it #TD2#
and Hearts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hearts.
Hearts postures up.
Hearts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cobblepot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hearts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Cobblepot keeps moving.
Cobblepot has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Cobblepot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cobblepot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hearts throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hearts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobblepot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobblepot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Hearts misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearts lands a jab to Cobblepot's midsection.#T2#
Cobblepot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hearts cracks Cobblepot with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Cobblepot is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts misses with a low kick.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Hearts drops Cobblepot with a right and a left! Hearts comes rushing in but Cobblepot regains his composure and manages to keep Hearts in guard.
Oh Cobblepot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hearts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hearts trying to control but Cobblepot is working from the bottom.
Cobblepot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts. #T3#
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobblepot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobblepot seems to have got his legs back now.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearts stands up over Cobblepot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts looking to sit in guard and control but Cobblepot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cobblepot wants to stand but Hearts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hearts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobblepot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts pulls Cobblepot in close to his closed guard and prevents Cobblepot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cobblepot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hearts trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hearts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Hearts misses with a straight left.
As Hearts backs away, Cobblepot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobblepot swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown. Cobblepot fights it but they end up in guard.
Hearts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobblepot is adopting a defensive guard.
Cobblepot trying to keep a closed guard but Hearts is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts trying to control but Cobblepot is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
TJ Hearts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cobblepot is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Cobblepot misses its intended target.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot
and Hearts counters with a thumping low kick.
Hearts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts with the counter takedown but Cobblepot avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hearts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cobblepot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cobblepot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hearts. #T2#
Hearts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hearts in side control, throwing shots but Cobblepot defends.
Hearts working the ground and pound.
Cobblepot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hearts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts tries to move to full mount but Cobblepot actually manages to regain half guard.
Hearts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hearts.
Well, if Hearts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Cobblepot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Hearts seems content to control.
Hearts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cobblepot defending well though.
Cobblepot is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hearts passes to full mount!
Hearts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hearts looking to finish with strikes here!
Hearts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cobblepot?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hearts avoids the attempt from Cobblepot to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobblepot steps away.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Hearts misses with a left hand
and Hearts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobblepot connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobblepot lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot scores with a hook to the body. Hearts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Cobblepot throws a front kick that sends Hearts stumbling back into the cage.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Hearts ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Hearts scores with a body shot.
Hearts misses with the body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobblepot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hearts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hearts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobblepot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hearts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
#T2#
Cobblepot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobblepot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hearts, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearts.
Cobblepot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearts scores with a jab. Cobblepot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hearts looks for a takedown but Cobblepot sprawls well.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobblepot sprawls well. Cobblepot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hearts gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hearts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearts. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobblepot misses with a hook
and Hearts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Hearts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Cobblepot cracks Hearts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Hearts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hearts down.
A low kick from Cobblepot is predictable there
and Hearts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot scores with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hearts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hearts throws an overhand right that lands on Cobblepot's shoulder, as Cobblepot tries to avoid the shot.
Hearts slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Hearts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cobblepot defends it well.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobblepot drops his hands momentarily and Hearts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hearts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobblepot at a distance.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot had his way with TJ Hearts in that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A punch combination from Cobblepot misses.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hearts.
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Hearts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Hearts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hearts fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hearts tries for a takedown but Cobblepot circles away easily
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oswald Cobblepot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Hearts.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Cobblepot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobblepot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobblepot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hearts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Hearts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Cobblepot lands a body shot.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobblepot scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Cobblepot thuds his shin into the meat of Hearts's side.
Hearts lands a really nice looking cross but Cobblepot seems unphased.
A big right from Hearts misses.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Cobblepot thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Hearts's ribs.
Cobblepot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearts on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot looks for the body kick but Hearts saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Cobblepot cracks the inside of Hearts's front leg. #T3#
Hearts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobblepot is looking to slow Hearts down with leg kicks.
Hearts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hearts misses with a leg kick
and Cobblepot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobblepot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hearts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hearts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts takes one to the side of the head.
Cobblepot thumps Hearts with a low kick.
Cobblepot throws an off balance right hand
letting Hearts counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Hearts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Cobblepot has one foot on Hearts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hearts with a poor takedown
and Cobblepot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobblepot throws a body kick that misses.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hearts if he has to take too many more of those.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hearts lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobblepot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
OMEGA 26
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Hearts saw that one coming.
Hearts closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Hearts pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Hearts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hearts 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.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Hearts moved out of range.
Hearts feints the counter takedown.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hearts to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Hearts.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Lee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Hearts counters with a straight right hand.
Hearts slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hearts checks a leg kick.
Hearts thinks about the counter body kick.
Hearts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hearts works Lee's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hearts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hearts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearts.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hearts throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Lee misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hearts counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that. #ES#
Lee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hearts presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Hearts manages to break the clinch.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Hearts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearts moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Hearts. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearts is just out of range.
Lee jabs Hearts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hearts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hearts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Hearts.
Hearts misses with a hook.
Hearts swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Hearts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hearts slips under a jab.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Hearts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.#T3#
Lee throws a right hand that Hearts ducks under and follows up with a left that Hearts also avoids with ease.
Hearts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Hearts.
Hearts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hearts controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearts.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Hearts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hearts staying out of range there.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Hearts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hearts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.#T4#
Hearts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Hearts slips the punch.
Hearts appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Lee misses #TD2#
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control.
Hearts lands a nice forearm strike.
Hearts lands a nice forearm strike.
Hearts cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hearts tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hearts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Lee is pushing Hearts's head away, looking to escape. Hearts manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearts lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee pushes Hearts away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hearts gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores with a jab.
TJ Hearts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hearts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Hearts throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Hearts misses with a kick to the body.
Hearts misses the jab.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Lee misses with a straight right.
And Hearts tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts jabs at Lee's body.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Hearts is having none of it.
Lee blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Hearts scores with a jab to the head.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Hearts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Hearts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Hearts's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hearts there.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts slips under a jab from Lee.
Hearts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Hearts walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Hearts saw that one coming.
Hearts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Hearts lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hearts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee tries to clinch there but Hearts circles away.
Hearts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Hearts throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Hearts misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Hearts misses.
Hearts stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hearts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Hearts walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Hearts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearts throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hearts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hearts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee throws a series of punches but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts slips under a jab from Lee.
Hearts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hearts.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Hearts's shoulder, as Hearts tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TJ Hearts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee wants to clinch but Hearts slips to the side
and Hearts counters with a nice uppercut.
Hearts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hearts.
Hearts lands a jab to the nose.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch.
A big left from Hearts misses.
Lee defending well as Hearts loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Hearts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearts swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee connects with a right hand. Hearts shakes it off.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hearts in his tracks.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearts is just out of range.
Hearts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Hearts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hearts checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Hearts.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Hearts finds it's target.
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!
Jab, jab by Hearts - just one landing.
Boo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ Hearts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearts.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Hearts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hearts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hearts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hearts misses with a few strikes there.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Lee misses the body punch
and Hearts counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Hearts to acknowledge the strikes.
Hearts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Hearts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hearts.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Hearts counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts slips under a jab from Lee.
Hearts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
It seemed like Hearts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Hearts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Hearts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hearts.
Hearts connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hearts thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Hearts throws a good cross that connects.
Hearts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A shot to the liver by Hearts. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a right hand
and Hearts counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Hearts gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hearts manages to mount him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearts 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
After winning the bout, TJ Hearts 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:
MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hearts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Hearts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koreshkov lands a slapping body shot.
Koreshkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koreshkov. Koreshkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hearts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hearts!
Hearts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koreshkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.
Hearts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koreshkov eats them both and turns towards Hearts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Hearts blocks it.#T1#
Hearts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koreshkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.
Hearts drops an elbow to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Hearts is keen to just control but Koreshkov is a slippery customer.
Koreshkov is looking to control Hearts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koreshkov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for subs from the bottom but Hearts mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Hearts controlling the pace for now.
Hearts lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koreshkov tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koreshkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hearts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koreshkov taking some punishment here, with Hearts in his half guard.
Koreshkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Hearts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hearts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hearts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hearts throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Koreshkov's body to avoid the submission. Koreshkov has instead reached around Hearts's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Koreshkov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 67
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hearts gets tackled into the cage by Mourtneant. Mourtneant maintains the clinch.
Mourtneant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hearts up against the cage.
A short right from Mourtneant on the inside.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearts misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mourtneant.
Hearts struggles to land a body shot inside as Mourtneant controls his hands.
Hearts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mourtneant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mourtneant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mourtneant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mourtneant struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearts controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearts.
Hearts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Mourtneant misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts throws a head punch that misses.
Mourtneant swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mourtneant fails to land.
Mourtneant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mourtneant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hearts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mourtneant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heartss head.
Hearts scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mourtneant.
Mourtneant pushes Hearts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant working aggressively here.
Mourtneant throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearts.
Hearts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mourtneant backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mourtneant scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Mourtneant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mourtneant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hearts's calf.
Mourtneant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mourtneant throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mourtneant.
Hearts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guy Mourtneant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mourtneant throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mourtneant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mourtneant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hearts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hearts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Mourtneant misses the target.
Hearts has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hearts digs a good hook to Mourtneant's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hearts checks a leg kick. #T3#
Hearts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts looks to throw the jab but Mourtneant is out of range.
Mourtneant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Hearts lands with a shot to the body.
Mourtneant ducks under a wild hook from Hearts.
A jab from Mourtneant misses.
Hearts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mourtneant defends it well.
Mourtneant moves away from the strike by Hearts.
A cross from Hearts lands.
Mourtneant tries to score with a low kick but Hearts moves his leg out of the way.
A jab lands there for Mourtneant.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Mourtneant swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Mourtneant throws out a powerful jab.
Hearts throws a series of punches but Mourtneant moves out of range. #T4#
Mourtneant misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mourtneant misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Mourtneant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts throws a big shot that misses.
Hearts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hearts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mourtneant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hearts - the referee stops the clock and Mourtneant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hearts. Mourtneant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mourtneant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hearts is able to avoid easily.
Mourtneant cracks Hearts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Hearts misses its intended target.
Mourtneant throws a looping overhand right but Hearts ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mourtneant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hearts takes a step back to recover.
Mourtneant missing with a left hand there. Hearts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mourtneant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Mourtneant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hearts misses with a lunging right hand
and Mourtneant counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Mourtneant lands a big head kick that sends Hearts tumbling to the mat! Mourtneant takes a step backwards and waves Hearts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hearts is rocked!
Mourtneant circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hearts to the canvas! Hearts doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mourtneant keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Mourtneant!
Guy Mourtneant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Koreshkov has managed to clinch.
Koreshkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hearts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Hearts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearts tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Hearts back against the cage.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hearts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hearts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Hearts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Hearts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearts.
#TD2#
Koreshkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hearts uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Hearts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Hearts controls the position.
Koreshkov is trying to improve his position.
Hearts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Hearts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koreshkov to see if he's OK.
Koreshkov is looking to reverse the position.
Hearts lands some shots froms side control.
Koreshkov tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hearts is staying tight to Koreshkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Koreshkov 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.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koreshkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Hearts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hearts prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Koreshkov prevents Hearts from improving position.
Hearts happy to just control the position for now.
Koreshkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hearts's best efforts.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov actively working from the bottom here.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Koreshkov defending well.
Koreshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Hearts keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Koreshkov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Hearts.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearts pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hearts keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Hearts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koreshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hearts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Hearts.
A short right from Hearts on the inside.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Koreshkov drops back down to his feet.
Hearts lands a shoulder strike.
Hearts is looking for a takedown.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Koreshkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Hearts misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Hearts stops a takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov is trying to drag Hearts to the mat but Hearts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hearts tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
#TD2#
Koreshkov pulls guard successfully.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hearts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hearts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Koreshkov is working away. #T3#
Hearts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koreshkov has hold of Hearts's hands but Hearts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Hearts there. #SUB2#
Koreshkov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hearts seems content to control.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearts lands with a punch from half guard.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koreshkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Hearts.
TJ Hearts has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Koreshkov jumps into guard, dragging Hearts to the mat.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hearts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hearts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koreshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
Koreshkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Hearts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
TJ Hearts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koreshkov takes one to the chin there.
Hearts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Hearts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koreshkov's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hearts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearts has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.
Hearts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there. #T4#
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.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.#SUB2#
Koreshkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Hearts happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
A victorious TJ Hearts 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:
MMAHelsinki - 53
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Funakoshi pushes Hearts up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakoshis head.
Hearts lands a shot to the body.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
Funakoshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Funakoshi there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts missing with a left hand there. Funakoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Funakoshi as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Hearts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hearts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearts.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
A little jabbing left from Funakoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hearts scores with a hook to the body. Funakoshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hearts throws a body shot but no joy.
Funakoshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hearts throws a jab when Funakoshi was well out of range.
Hearts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Hearts.
Hearts swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Funakoshi is looking to clinch.
Hearts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funakoshi slips a jab and a cross from Hearts.
A big right from Funakoshi misses. #T2#
Hearts throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Hearts misses with a hook. Funakoshi ducked under it nicely.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Hearts.
Funakoshi misses with a straight right.
Hearts lands a body shot.
Hearts swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts misses with a few strikes there.
Hearts misses with a right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a good, hard body kick but Hearts shrugs it off.
Funakoshi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hearts will feel that in the morning.
Funakoshi throws a low kick but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Funakoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hearts lands with a hook. Funakoshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Funakoshi tries to get set, Hearts tries to push him back and clinch up but Funakoshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Funakoshi throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Hearts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Funakoshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hearts won't allow Funakoshi to sweep him here.
Hearts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hearts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funakoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funakoshi wants to hit a switch here but Hearts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funakoshi there!
Funakoshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Funakoshi tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hearts tries to control but Funakoshi wriggling away.
Funakoshi wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funakoshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hearts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funakoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearts misses with a straight left.
Funakoshi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Funakoshi.
Hearts is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Funakoshi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hearts throws a chopping leg kick but Funakoshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts throwing a counter right hand but Funakoshi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Funakoshi moves into range and clinches up with Hearts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Funakoshi looking to stall.
Funakoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
#T1#
Funakoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
Hearts blocks an elbow strike.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Hearts blocks with his arms.
Hearts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hearts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funakoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hearts wants to get back to striking at distance but Funakoshi won't allow it.
Funakoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hearts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funakoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hearts avoids it.
Hearts avoiding damage as Funakoshi throws knees to the body.
Funakoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hearts is defending well for now.#BC2#
Funakoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hearts has a takedown stuffed.
Hearts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TJ Hearts is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Funakoshi counters by clinching up.
Hearts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hearts avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funakoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funakoshi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Funakoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Hearts counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hearts misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
A little jabbing left from Funakoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Funakoshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funakoshi throws a shot from downtown. Hearts moves away and avoids it.
Hearts with a jab.
A jab from Hearts misses.
Despite the aggression on Funakoshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hearts works the jab nicely.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.#T4#
Funakoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearts.
Hearts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funakoshi.
Hearts looks to land a body kick but Funakoshi moved away.
It seemed like Funakoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Funakoshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.
Funakoshi lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funakoshi scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funakoshi.
Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funakoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funakoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Funakoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hearts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funakoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hearts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funakoshi throws out a counter right but Hearts avoids it with no problem.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi cracks the inside of Hearts's front leg.
Hearts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearts.
Hearts swats away the attempt to clinch by Funakoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hearts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hearts fakes the leg kick and cracks Funakoshi in the body. #T1##TD#
Hearts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Funakoshi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hearts blocks a leg kick.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown. Funakoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Hearts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funakoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hearts misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Funakoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hearts throws a series of punches but Funakoshi avoids them all with ease.
Funakoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hearts misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi wants to slow Hearts down by chopping away at his legs.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target.
Funakoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Funakoshi rushes Hearts and presses him up against the cage.
Hearts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearts working hard to break the clinch.
Funakoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hearts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Funakoshi back against the cage.
Hearts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearts looking to slow down the pace here.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Hearts blocks with his arms.
Hearts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Funakoshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hearts is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Hearts manages to break the clinch.
Hearts throws a lazy uppercut
and Funakoshi counters with an outside leg kick.
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearts on the side of the head.
Funakoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts checks a low kick from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
A punch lands to the side of Hearts 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Funakoshi rushes Hearts and presses him up against the cage.
Hearts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Funakoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Hearts avoids a wild elbow strike from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi blocks an uppercut.
Hearts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearts.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hearts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Funakoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Funakoshi with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
TJ Hearts's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts lands a left hand.
Hearts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Funakoshi after a bit of a struggle.
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearts throws a body punch but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Hearts misses with a straight left.
Funakoshi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hearts blocks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gichin Funakoshi.
I think Funakoshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gichin Funakoshi!
A relieved looking Gichin Funakoshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Morueco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hearts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morueco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hearts throws a one two combo.
Hearts takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
Hearts takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
Morueco blocks a jab.
Hearts connects with a body shot that sends Morueco's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hearts walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts tries to clinch there but Morueco circles away.
Morueco moves out of range of the strikes.
Jorge Morueco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morueco thows a leg kick but Hearts checks it
and Hearts counters with a nice uppercut.
Hearts tries to clinch but Morueco is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morueco! But no joy.
Morueco lands a jab to the nose.
Hearts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morueco's sensitive parts. #T1#
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts throws a hook but Morueco avoids it easily.
Morueco throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown. Morueco fights it but they end up in guard.
Hearts's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Hearts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morueco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearts has managed to get both his arms back between Morueco's legs - danger averted.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morueco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Morueco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Morueco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts!
Morueco wants to control but Hearts postures up.
Morueco gets back to half guard.
Hearts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB2#
Morueco looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hearts passes into side control!
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Morueco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morueco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Hearts'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.
Hearts is pressing down on Morueco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morueco is holding on for now.
Morueco wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morueco wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions off his back.
Hearts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts trying to control the action but Morueco is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, if Hearts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morueco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Morueco avoids nicely.
Morueco walks into a left hand.
TJ Hearts is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearts looks for the body kick but Morueco saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Morueco.
Morueco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morueco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearts sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hearts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hearts showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Morueco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Hearts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morueco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hearts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hearts is thwarting Morueco's attempts to control the position.
Hearts slows the pace down in half guard.
Morueco trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hearts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morueco can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hearts working the ground and pound effectively.
Morueco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morueco wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Morueco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morueco is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Morueco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morueco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Morueco looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morueco moves away.
Morueco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hearts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morueco can pounce on him.
Morueco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
Morueco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearts.
Morueco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Morueco throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hearts connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hearts checks it well.
Morueco slips a straight right by Hearts.
A low kick from Hearts misses
and Morueco counters with a straight right hand.
Hearts clobbers Morueco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morueco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Hearts tries to move into range but Morueco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hearts lands a glancing blow to the side of Morueco's head.
Morueco lands with a shot to the body.
Hearts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hearts.
Hearts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hearts scores with a kick to the body.
Morueco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morueco counters with a good low kick that Hearts was not able to check.
Hearts needs to keep his hands up - Morueco had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morueco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morueco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hearts cracks a nice hook into Morueco's ribs.#T2#
Morueco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hearts throws a jab but it's blocked by Morueco.
Morueco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearts.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morueco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hearts swings for the body but Morueco moves out of range.
Morueco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whack! Morueco lands a heavy head kick that drops Hearts. The ref tackles Morueco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hearts was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jorge Morueco!
Jorge Morueco is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jorge Morueco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hearts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koreshkov fails to land the takedown.
Hearts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andrey Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearts swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Koreshkov rushes Hearts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hearts.
A short right from Hearts on the inside.
Koreshkov effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov is trying to drag Hearts to the mat but Hearts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Hearts tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
#T1#
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Koreshkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearts after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch.
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koreshkov scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Koreshkov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearts.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearts.
Hearts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow. #T2#
Hearts misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hearts as Koreshkov tries to tie him up.
Hearts has Koreshkov pressed against the cage.
Hearts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koreshkov up against the cage.
Koreshkov has Hearts pressed against the cage.
Hearts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearts tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards. #T3#
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Hearts.
Koreshkov is struggling to control the position.
Hearts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearts scores with a shoulder strike.
Koreshkov lands with a left to the head.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hearts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
#TD2#
Koreshkov jumps guard.
Hearts stays in close to Koreshkov's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking for a triangle but Hearts pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Koreshkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hearts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Koreshkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Koreshkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koreshkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearts circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koreshkov is defended easily by Hearts.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Hearts connects with a right hand. Koreshkov shakes it off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch there but Hearts circles away.
Koreshkov misses with a takedown
and Hearts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koreshkov. Koreshkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hearts keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearts feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Hearts throws a right hand that Koreshkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koreshkov also avoids with ease.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koreshkov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hearts counter with a right hand.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Koreshkov moves away and avoids it.
Hearts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hearts cracks Koreshkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koreshkov wants to clinch
and Hearts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koreshkov thinking.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Hearts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koreshkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position. #T2#
Koreshkov is trying to escape the position but Hearts is controlling the position.
Hearts trying to control the action but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov gets back to half guard.
Hearts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hearts is keen to just control but Koreshkov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.
Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koreshkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Koreshkov trying to control from the bottom.
Koreshkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koreshkov wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hearts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hearts distracts Koreshkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koreshkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Koreshkov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hearts is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Koreshkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Koreshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearts.
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up but Hearts circles away and keeps his distance.
Hearts scores with a nice right hand.
Hearts tries to work over Koreshkov's front leg with a kick but Koreshkov checks it.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hearts misses the target.
Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov wants to clinch.#T1#
Hearts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
TJ Hearts is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hearts.
Koreshkov looking for a sweep but Hearts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hearts controlling from mount.
Koreshkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Hearts avoids the attempt from Koreshkov to control.
Hearts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koreshkov gets back to half guard.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.
Koreshkov wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Koreshkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hearts has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koreshkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hearts has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Hearts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hearts punishing his opponent with strikes.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koreshkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts is landing with some decent strikes but Koreshkov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hearts looking to control but Koreshkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koreshkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koreshkov is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Hearts dominating with strikes here.
Koreshkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hearts controlling the position easily from mount.
Koreshkov is working to get back to half guard.
Hearts with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Hearts lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Koreshkov forces Hearts back against the cage and clinches.
Hearts tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Hearts misses with some punches.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Koreshkov drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Hearts moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hearts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearts scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Hearts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Hearts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koreshkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hearts scores with a shot to the body.
Hearts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hearts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearts misses with a double jab.
Koreshkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koreshkov is looking to clinch but Hearts is avoiding it.
Hearts swats away the attempt to clinch by Koreshkov.
Hearts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koreshkov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Koreshkov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hearts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hearts throws a jab when Koreshkov was well out of range.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koreshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koreshkov wants to clinch but Hearts slips to the side
and Hearts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hearts throws a poor cross that misses
and Koreshkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts works Koreshkov's body with a nice hook.
Hearts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hearts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koreshkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hearts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Hearts catches Koreshkov right on the button with a cross.
Hearts swats away the attempt to clinch by Koreshkov.#T3#
Hearts misses with the combination.
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Hearts moves out of range.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koreshkov is looking to clinch but Hearts is avoiding it.
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.#TD#
Hearts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koreshkov to the mat! Koreshkov manages to get full guard.
Hearts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hearts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.#T4#
Hearts pushes down on Koreshkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koreshkov trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Koreshkov manages to get to full guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
Hearts controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts had his way with Andrey Koreshkov in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts throws an overhand right that lands on Koreshkov's shoulder, as Koreshkov tries to avoid the shot.
Hearts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hearts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koreshkov fails with the takedown.
Hearts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koreshkov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
Hearts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koreshkov on the side of the head.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koreshkov moves away.
Hearts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearts tries to sprawl out of it but Koreshkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
Hearts misses with a low kick.
Hearts scores with a three punch combo!
Hearts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koreshkov's waist but Koreshkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hearts off to one side.
Koreshkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hearts misses with an uppercut.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hearts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
TJ Hearts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.#T2#
Koreshkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koreshkov tries to clinch
and Hearts counters with a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov looks to clinch
and Hearts counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearts works over Koreshkov's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Koreshkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koreshkov is trying to drag Hearts to the mat but Hearts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koreshkov trying to stall but Hearts improves his position.
#T3#
Hearts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearts tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov is looking for a takedown.
Hearts throws a head punch that misses.
Koreshkov digs a right hand underneath Hearts's ribcage. Hearts let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koreshkov slows down the pace here.
Hearts scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearts 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
TJ Hearts is the new light heavyweight champion!
TJ Hearts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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