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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 2996 p4p, 409 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 4079 p4p, 492 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sam McCullen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chiasson shoots in but McCullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCullen forces Chiasson back against the ropes and clinches.
McCullen gets underhooks to prevent Chiasson's takedown attempt.
Chiasson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
McCullen is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Chiasson can't fight it off and eventually McCullen manages to take the fight to the floor. Chiasson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCullen (2) vs (0) Chiasson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCullen being controlled here momentarily.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson controlling the position.
McCullen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing McCullen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is keeping the position.
Chiasson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCullen wants to control from the top but Chiasson keeps moving.
Chiasson controls McCullen momentarily but McCullen frees himself.
Chiasson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCullen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCullen (2) vs (2) Chiasson
McCullen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chiasson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chiasson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chiasson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCullen is trying to control the position but Chiasson postures up.
McCullen pulls Chiasson in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCullen pulls Chiasson in close to prevent any damage.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but McCullen is retaining full guard.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but McCullen keeps moving.
McCullen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCullen wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCullen pulls Chiasson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chiasson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (2) vs (5) Chiasson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCullen's legs.
McCullen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Chiasson easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCullen (2) vs (7) Chiasson
Chiasson can't control as he wanted to and McCullen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
McCullen tries to get to full guard but Chiasson has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCullen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chiasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCullen is keeping the position for now.
McCullen keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
McCullen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCullen looking for a sweep. Not yet McCullen, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control but McCullen is working from the bottom.
Chiasson content to stall in guard here.
Chiasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCullen is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCullen working a defensive guard here.
McCullen keeping full guard, as Chiasson tries to pass.
McCullen is looking to sweep but instead, Chiasson has passed into half guard.
Chiasson prevents McCullen from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is trying to control. McCullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCullen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (2) vs (10) Chiasson
McCullen wants to control but Chiasson is having none of it.
McCullen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control but McCullen is having none of it.
McCullen tries to improve his position but instead Chiasson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCullen (2) vs (13) Chiasson
McCullen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chiasson avoids the attempt from McCullen to control.
Chiasson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries to reverse the position but Chiasson maintains control.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCullen is looking to escape.
Chiasson controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is desperately trying to improve his position but Chiasson has a good base and remains in mount.
McCullen is squirming around, avoiding Chiasson's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCullen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson wins on points by 13 to 2.
The defeated Sam McCullen had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent. No excuses. I will learn from this fight and come back stronger. Thank you to the fans I appreciate the support and I will be a champion again I know it.'. |
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Event:
DFN#51 Lafayette vs Murphy
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Day slips a straight right by Chiasson.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiasson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Chiasson throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Chiasson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Chiasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Chiasson misses.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Chiasson seems unphased.
Chiasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Day 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chiasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Chiasson misses its intended target.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day slips a jab from Chiasson.
Day sizes up Chiasson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Day throws a one two combo.
Day swings for the body but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Chiasson 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.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Chiasson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Chiasson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chiasson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chiasson lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Day lands.#T2#
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
As Chiasson looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Chiasson just gets out of the way.
Day's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Day duly obliges.
Day blocks a jab.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiasson throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day throws a hook to the side of Chiasson's head but Chiasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Chiasson.
Day misses with a straight right.
Chiasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chiasson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Day connects with a body shot that sends Chiasson's belly button to the back.
Day misses with a hook. Chiasson ducked under it nicely.
Chiasson throws a jab when Day was well out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chiasson.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Day is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
Day is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chiasson is staying tight to Day's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Day is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chiasson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chiasson controls the position.
Day prevents Chiasson from moving into mount.
Day looking for a sweep but Chiasson has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Chiasson working for a guillotine from mount but Day is in no mood to give up.
Day tries to lock up and control but Chiasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chiasson scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Chiasson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiasson is one step ahead there.
Chiasson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chiasson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Day looks like he's trying to stand up.
Day is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches ($800/Week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to roll over but Chiasson keeps him under control.
Day wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day is trying to stand back up but Chiasson is controlling him
Chiasson is taking a breather. Day 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.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Chiasson sits in half guard.
Chiasson prevents Day from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chiasson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiasson lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chiasson misses with a straight left.
Chiasson slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Chiasson.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chiasson under the eye.
Chiasson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Day misses.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day moves out of range as Chiasson strikes.
Chiasson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Chiasson lands a slapping body shot.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Chiasson.#TD2#
Chiasson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Day working a defensive guard here.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chiasson's guard. #REVR#
Matt Chiasson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Chiasson controlling Day's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day tries to stand but Chiasson is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiasson is controlling Day's posture.
Day preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Day misses.
Chiasson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Day misses.
Chiasson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Chiasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chiasson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day connects with a leg kick. Chiasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Day lands with a hook. Chiasson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a hook to the side of Chiasson's head but Chiasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chiasson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chiasson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Day throws a series of punches but Chiasson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiasson looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Chiasson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day looks to land a combination but Chiasson avoids it well.
It seemed like Chiasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chiasson darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Chiasson into the cage.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiasson cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Chiasson misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chiasson or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad. #T2#
Chiasson slips under a jab from Day.
Chiasson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Chiasson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Day.
Day throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiasson on the side of the head.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Day misses with a body shot.
Chiasson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day throws a big counter combination but Chiasson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chiasson scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Day misses with a double jab.
Chiasson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Chiasson.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
Chiasson fails to land the takedown.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Chiasson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Chiasson tries for a takedown but Day sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Day lands with a straight right. Chiasson didn't see that one coming.
Day throws a hook but Chiasson blocks it.#T4#
Day staying out of range there.
Day swings widly with a right hand
and Chiasson counters with a left to the body.
Chiasson misses with a hook
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Chiasson throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Chiasson throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day slips under a jab.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chiasson at a distance.
Chiasson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day scores with a jab. Chiasson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Day showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Day 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
A very excited looking Jako Day 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:
DUEL#170 Zhai vs Dad
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Nicu throws a leg kick which misses Chiasson's front leg but catches the back leg as Chiasson tries to avoid it.
We've been informed that Chiasson 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.
Nicu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiasson moves away.
Chiasson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chiasson connects with a nice looking jab.
Chiasson throws the left hand but Nicu avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Nicu. Beautiful body shot.
Nicu lands a nice shot that snaps Chiasson's head back.
A big left from Chiasson misses.
Nicu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicu lands a leg kick that knocks Chiasson off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicu. Chiasson shrugs it off though.
Nicu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiasson is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiasson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Chiasson misses with a body shot.
Chiasson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicu misses the shot to the body.
Chiasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chiasson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicu throws out the jab.
Chiasson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chiasson with a nice cross.
A jab from Chiasson misses.
Nicu throws a lazy head kick
and Chiasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiasson misses with a body punch
and Nicu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nicu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chiasson throws a right and a left that Nicu avoids nicely.
Nicu misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nicu throws a low kick but Chiasson moves out of range easily.
Chiasson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Nicu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu blocks a body shot from Chiasson. #BC#
Nicu manages to break the clinch.
Chiasson misses with a takedown attempt - Nicu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nicu scores with a jab. Chiasson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Chiasson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Nicu ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chiasson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iosue Nicu!
Iosue Nicu 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:
DUEL#168 Ketler vs Pearson
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Snow looks to throw the jab but Chiasson is out of range.
Mike Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiasson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Snow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chiasson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Chiasson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Chiasson wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Chiasson 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.
#T1#
Chiasson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow trying to control from the bottom.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Snow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chiasson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chiasson's back!
Snow wants to control but Chiasson is keeping busy.
Chiasson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snow's guard. Nice work there by Chiasson.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet. #T2#
Chiasson forces his way into half guard.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Chiasson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chiasson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Snow trying to control but Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chiasson trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
Snow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chiasson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Chiasson prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chiasson wants to control but Snow has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chiasson is taking a breather. Snow 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiasson is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Chiasson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snow shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot lands for Chiasson.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chiasson blocks a jab.
We've been told by Chiasson's head coaches at Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Chiasson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chiasson is in Snow's guard.
Snow has control of Chiasson's left arm, preventing Chiasson from doing any damage.
Chiasson pushes down on Snow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snow is trying to control but can't.
Chiasson wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
Snow trying to control but Chiasson postures up.
#T1#
Snow punching from the bottom.
Chiasson wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Chiasson decides to return to a standing position.
Snow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Chiasson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snow won't be happy with that.
Snow can't do much from the bottom here.
Snow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chiasson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Chiasson happy to just control the position for now.
Chiasson advances nicely into full mount.
Chiasson controlling the pace for now.
Snow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chiasson controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Snow is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Chiasson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snow has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snow!
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
Snow preventing the sweep.
Snow trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there. #T4#
Snow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiasson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiasson pulls Snow in close to prevent any damage.
Chiasson'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.
Snow throws a strike but Chiasson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Chiasson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chiasson showed some decent athleticism there.
Chiasson is trying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snow is looking to control Chiasson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?
Matt Chiasson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow wants to sweep but Chiasson has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Snow is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
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.
Chiasson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snow for as long as he can get away with.
Chiasson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Snow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chiasson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Snow is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chiasson moves to the back position.
Chiasson tries to keep control of the position but Snow is staying busy.#SUB#
Chiasson looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chiasson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Snow is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Chiasson wants to control but Snow manages to buck him off and is now in Chiasson's guard! Nice work there by Snow!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet.
Mike Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chiasson trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chiasson is now in half guard.
Snow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chiasson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Chiasson prevents Snow from improving his position.
Snow is trying to control but can't.
Matt Chiasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chiasson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chiasson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiasson controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chiasson, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chiasson!
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 4188 p4p, 542 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 3809 p4p, 499 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Matt Chiasson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matt Chiasson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ramses Fiddlesticks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fiddlesticks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (0) Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks trying to control the position.
Fiddlesticks has Chiasson pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiddlesticks being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiddlesticks controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson passes Fiddlesticks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to full guard.
Fiddlesticks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chiasson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (5) vs (0) Fiddlesticks
Chiasson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks looking for a sweep but Chiasson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chiasson (7) vs (0) Fiddlesticks
Chiasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chiasson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiddlesticks for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiddlesticks is working to get back to half guard.
Chiasson controlling his opponent.
Chiasson prevents Fiddlesticks from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiddlesticks is looking to get to half guard.
Chiasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chiasson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiddlesticks can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiddlesticks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (7) vs (2) Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks is posturing up here but Chiasson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fiddlesticks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fiddlesticks has to tap! Slick submission there by Chiasson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Chiasson!
Ramses Fiddlesticks was interviewed post fight and said 'Um, this is no surprise. I don't know why I fight. I don't even like fighting.'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 17667 p4p, 162 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 4128 p4p, 535 weight class). Khalidov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Khalidov closes the distance and clinches.
Chiasson tries for a takedown but Khalidov manages to get underhooks.
Chiasson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khalidov after a bit of a struggle.
Chiasson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khalidov after a bit of a struggle.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
Chiasson wants to take the fight to the mat but Khalidov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khalidov is pressed up against the ropes. Chiasson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khalidov down to the mat. Khalidov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khalidov rushes Chiasson and presses him up against the ropes.
Chiasson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chiasson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalidov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Khalidov (4) vs (0) Chiasson
Khalidov 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.
Chiasson is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov tries to advance to mount but Chiasson denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson is looking for a sweep.
Khalidov controlling the position from side mount.
Khalidov'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.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chiasson is trying to get back to half guard.
Chiasson is letting Khalidov control him for a moment.
Chiasson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Khalidov wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Khalidov stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to move to mount but Chiasson blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chiasson is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Chiasson regains half guard.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Khalidov.
Chiasson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chiasson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (7) vs (0) Chiasson
Chiasson is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov just content to control the position.
Khalidov trying to control the position but Chiasson is working away.
Chiasson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khalidov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Khalidov seems content to control.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control here.
Chiasson is refusing to be controlled, as Khalidov sits in half guard.
Khalidov prevents Chiasson from improving his position.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Khalidov.
Chiasson is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalidov stays in close to Chiasson's body and controls the position.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov stays in close to Chiasson's body and controls the position.
Khalidov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khalidov is thwarting Chiasson's attempts to control the position.
Chiasson tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov is stalling here. Chiasson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khalidov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chiasson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Khalidov (7) vs (4) Chiasson
Khalidov sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalidov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidov wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khalidov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Khalidov wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chiasson trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pulls Chiasson in close to prevent any damage.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chiasson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov controlling the position.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidov wants to control but Chiasson passes easily into half guard.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep. Chiasson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khalidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chiasson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khalidov 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: Khalidov (9) vs (4) Chiasson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov trying to control from Chiasson's half guard. Chiasson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khalidov trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov is pushing down on Chiasson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chiasson is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chiasson is trying to get back to full guard.
Chiasson is refusing to be controlled, as Khalidov sits in half guard.
Chiasson is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiasson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov is working hard here to advance position.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khalidov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (12) vs (4) Chiasson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson being controlled for a moment.
Khalidov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chiasson for as long as he can get away with.
Chiasson is trying to improve his position.
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.
Khalidov wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
Chiasson tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 4095 p4p, 89 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1781 p4p, 42 weight class). Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charley Hanagan enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chiasson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanagan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chiasson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanagan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanagan is trying to defend but Chiasson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Chiasson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura but Hanagan is defending well.
Hanagan trying to control but Chiasson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chiasson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Chiasson'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Chiasson pushes his legs off easily.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanagan controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanagan pulls Chiasson in to control the position.
Hanagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
Hanagan controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
Chiasson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
Chiasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for a guillotine here but Chiasson defends easily.
Chiasson looking to sit in guard and control but Hanagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chiasson controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan is fighting to break Chiasson's control of his arms but Chiasson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Chiasson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chiasson manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Chiasson's guard.
Chiasson trying to control the position.
Hanagan stands and throws Chiasson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (2) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
Chiasson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chiasson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chiasson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chiasson is controlling Hanagan's trapped leg to prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
Chiasson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Chiasson wants to get back to full guard but Hanagan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (2) vs (8) Hanagan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Chiasson defends it well.
Chiasson is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (4) vs (8) Hanagan
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for subs off his back but Chiasson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chiasson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (7) vs (8) Hanagan
Chiasson prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.
Chiasson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Chiasson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Chiasson isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan tries to improve his position but instead Chiasson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chiasson (10) vs (8) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 3502 p4p, 79 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 3991 p4p, 87 weight class). Tat Moh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tat Moh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moh gets a clinch.
Moh prevents the takedown attempt.
Moh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiasson after a bit of a struggle.
Chiasson is pressed up against the ropes. Moh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chiasson down to the mat. Chiasson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chiasson gets tackled into the ropes by Moh. Moh maintains the clinch.
Moh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chiasson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tat Moh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moh (0) vs (4) Chiasson
Moh wants to escape the position.
Chiasson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but Moh is having none of it.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moh is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh wants to control but Chiasson is having none of it.
Moh is desperately trying to improve his position but Chiasson has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Moh'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.
Moh tries to lock up and control but Chiasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chiasson wants to control the pace but Moh is squirming around nicely.
Moh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but Moh defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moh trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (0) vs (7) Chiasson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to control but Moh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moh wants to hold on but Chiasson pushes him away.
Moh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in Slaughterhouse inform me that Chiasson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chiasson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chiasson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chiasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chiasson looking to control but Moh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chiasson is looking to work his way around to Moh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moh trying to control from the bottom.
Moh is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
Moh wants to control but Chiasson is keeping busy.
Moh is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chiasson is keen to just control but Moh is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moh manages to get to full guard.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Chiasson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (7) Chiasson
Chiasson trying to keep a closed guard but Moh is proving a slippery customer.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (9) Chiasson
Chiasson trying to control but Moh is working from the bottom.
Moh trying to control the position.
Moh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chiasson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (4) vs (9) Chiasson
Moh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moh preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
Moh won't allow Chiasson to sweep him here.
Moh stands and throws Chiasson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (7) vs (9) Chiasson
Chiasson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moh is trying to get an arm triangle but Chiasson is defending well.
Chiasson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the action but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson is looking to regain half guard here but Moh keeps moving and retains side control.
Moh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chiasson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chiasson is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson is trying to control Moh's posture but Moh avoids it.
Moh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chiasson is not content to let Moh control the position.
Chiasson trying to remain calm as Moh controls from the top position.
Moh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moh wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moh.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Moh stalls from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the action but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson is trying to control Moh's posture but Moh avoids it.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chiasson wants to get back to full guard.
Moh is stalling here. Chiasson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chiasson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moh (7) vs (13) Chiasson
Moh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chiasson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Moh is working from the bottom.
Moh tries to improve position but can't.
Chiasson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Moh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chiasson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Moh is working from the bottom.
Chiasson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moh (7) vs (15) Chiasson
Moh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries to lock up and control but Chiasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moh prevents Chiasson from taking his back.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moh is looking to escape.
Moh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson wins on points by 15 to 7.
In defeat, Tat Moh stepped up to the mic, saying 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13152 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 3895 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chiasson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chiasson looking for a takedown.
Dux gets underhooks to prevent Chiasson's takedown attempt.
Chiasson has Dux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chiasson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dux tumbling to the mat - Chiasson dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (0) vs (2) Chiasson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chiasson is aware though and is defending well.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chiasson passes into half guard.
Dux wants to improve his position but Chiasson is controlling well.
Chiasson is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Chiasson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (5) Chiasson
Dux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux is pressing down on Chiasson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chiasson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dux's guard.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chiasson is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chiasson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chiasson trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
Chiasson controlling the action here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chiasson prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chiasson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (8) Chiasson
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Chiasson staying calm.
Chiasson trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Chiasson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux sneaks back into half guard.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Chiasson has control of the leg.
Chiasson is pressing down on Dux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dux is holding on for now.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux has his foot on Chiasson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiasson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux has his foot on Chiasson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiasson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Chiasson pushes his legs off easily.
Chiasson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (11) Chiasson
Dux is trying to escape the position but Chiasson is controlling the position.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chiasson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dux (4) vs (11) Chiasson
Chiasson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dux working for a choke but Chiasson is defending well.
Chiasson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dux.
Chiasson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dux's arms.
Chiasson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dux's guard. Nice work there by Chiasson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (4) vs (13) Chiasson
Chiasson passes Dux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (4) vs (16) Chiasson
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dux prevents Chiasson from improving position.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Chiasson prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson content to control rather than advance.
Chiasson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiasson.
Chiasson wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chiasson is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (4) vs (19) Chiasson
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux is trying to reverse the position but instead Chiasson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dux (4) vs (22) Chiasson
Dux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chiasson.
Dux is really stuck here.
Chiasson trying to control momentarily.
Dux tries to break free.
Chiasson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dux is defending well though. Chiasson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Will Chiasson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dux can't escape the position.
Dux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chiasson.
Dux rolls, trying to escape but Chiasson keeps control of the position.
What can Dux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chiasson tries to get the hooks in deep but Dux pushed the leg off.
Dux can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dux can't escape the position.
Chiasson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dux tries to roll but Chiasson sticks to his back.
Chiasson controls the position.
Let's hope that Chiasson 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.
Dux tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Chiasson has the hooks in. Dux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chiasson tries to get the hooks in deep but Dux pushed the leg off.
Chiasson is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
Chiasson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chiasson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dux doesn't escape.
Dux can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chiasson's arms.
Dux is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson wins on points by 22 to 4.
Matt Chiasson is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 3867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 6656 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobral closes the distance and pushes Chiasson back into the cage.
Sobral is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Chiasson manages to get underhooks.
Sobral stops a takedown attempt from Chiasson.
Sobral is looking for a takedown.
Matt Chiasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimundo Sobral.
Chiasson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sobral regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (0) Sobral
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson is really struggling to control Sobral but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sobral wants to hit a switch here but Chiasson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sobral there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (5) vs (0) Sobral
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson can't control as he wanted to and Sobral manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson stalling.
Chiasson is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobral has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (8) vs (0) Sobral
Chiasson controlling the pace for now.
Sobral 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.
Sobral is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chiasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobral keeps working.
Chiasson uses his free foot to push down on Sobral's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sobral. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (11) vs (0) Sobral
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling from mount.
Chiasson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sobral is holding on tight.
Chiasson controlling from the full mount.
Sobral is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral is controlling an arm, preventing Chiasson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobral can't escape the position.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral is trying desperately to improve position.
Chiasson looking to control but Sobral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling the position easily from mount.
Sobral is just holding on here. Chiasson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chiasson (14) vs (0) Sobral
Chiasson controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to hold on to the position here but Sobral rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chiasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobral is keeping the position for now.
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiasson is one step ahead there.
Chiasson 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.
Sobral working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chiasson has passed into half guard!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chiasson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (17) vs (0) Sobral
Sobral is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is controlling an arm, preventing Chiasson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sobral is working to get back to half guard.
Sobral prevents Chiasson from taking his back.
Chiasson trying to control but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral is desperately trying to improve his position but Chiasson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson tries to control but Sobral wriggling away.
Chiasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chiasson wants to control the pace but Sobral is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chiasson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson wants to control the pace but Sobral is squirming around nicely.
Sobral is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobral is looking to escape.
Sobral bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (17) vs (2) Sobral
Sobral is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sobral postures up.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson working a defensive guard here.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson looking to control.
Sobral drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chiasson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chiasson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chiasson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chiasson (21) vs (2) Sobral
Sobral is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sobral tries to improve position but can't.
Sobral prevents Chiasson from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiasson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chiasson (23) vs (2) Sobral
Chiasson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sobral to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chiasson (26) vs (2) Sobral
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 3852 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 6907 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen knuck if you buck as his entrance music. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chiasson has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
Chiasson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry tries for a takedown but Chiasson circles away easily
and Chiasson counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chiasson (4) vs (0) Henry
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Henry struggling a bit here.
Henry prevents Chiasson from moving into mount.
Chiasson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Henry wants to control but Chiasson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry tries to buck Chiasson off but Chiasson is having none of it.
Henry is letting Chiasson control him for a moment.
Henry sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chiasson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
Henry wants to improve his position but Chiasson is controlling well.
Henry trying to control here.
Henry is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control but Chiasson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry is pressing down on Chiasson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry is trying to keep Chiasson in close.
Henry being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry is trying to control the position but Chiasson postures up.
Henry wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Chiasson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is pulling down on Chiasson's head. It's preventing any offense from Chiasson, at least for the moment.
Chiasson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chiasson stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Chiasson is pushing down on Henry 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henry is fighting to maintain full guard but Chiasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chiasson is pressing down on Henry 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henry is holding on for now.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Henry is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chiasson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (7) vs (0) Henry
Chiasson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chiasson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chiasson (9) vs (0) Henry
Henry tries to hold on but Chiasson pushes him away.
Henry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling from mount.
Chiasson tries to control but Henry wriggling away.
Henry stops Chiasson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Henry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (9) vs (2) Henry
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Chiasson pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is keeping the position.
Chiasson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiasson is retaining full guard.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chiasson holds on and takes a little breather.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
Chiasson is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry being controlled here momentarily.
Henry advances to half guard.
Henry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (9) vs (5) Henry
Chiasson is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chiasson is looking to escape.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking to control but Chiasson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chiasson tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Chiasson can't escape the position.
Henry looking to control but Chiasson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chiasson tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chiasson is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Chiasson working to try and regain half guard.
Chiasson wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Chiasson is working to get back to half guard.
Henry 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry tries to control but Chiasson wriggling away.
Chiasson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry tries to control but Chiasson wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson working to try and regain half guard.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry is stalling here but it's allowed Chiasson to get half guard.
Chiasson wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chiasson wants to control but Henry is keeping busy.
Henry is pressing down on Chiasson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chiasson is holding on for now.
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Chiasson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chiasson trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Henry controlling the action here.
Henry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chiasson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is staying active underneath Henry , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry wants to pass to mount but Chiasson is defending the position.
Chiasson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is defending well.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Chiasson tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Chiasson is staying active underneath Henry , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is looking to improve his position.
Henry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henry is just content to waste time from the top position. Chiasson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Henry 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.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiasson has Henry pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chiasson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson takes the fight on points by 9 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 3753 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 1762 p4p, 0 weight class). Karol Tarczynski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tarczynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiasson.
Chiasson gets a clinch.
Tarczynski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chiasson is defending well.
Chiasson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tarczynski can't fight it off and eventually Chiasson manages to take the fight to the floor. Tarczynski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (0) Tarczynski
Chiasson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Tarczynski 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.
Tarczynski looking to control but Chiasson passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tarczynski reverses the position - he's now on top in Chiasson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (2) Tarczynski
Chiasson keeping full guard, as Tarczynski tries to pass.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarczynski looking to pass the guard.
Tarczynski stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski 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.
Tarczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
Chiasson is trying to control the position but Tarczynski postures up.
Tarczynski stays in close to Chiasson's body and controls the position.
Tarczynski wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarczynski controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chiasson holds on and takes a little breather.
Tarczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
Tarczynski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is trying to control the position but Tarczynski postures up.
Tarczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiasson wants to sweep here but Tarczynski controlling him for the moment.
Tarczynski content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the position.
Tarczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson trying to control the position.
Tarczynski stays in close to Chiasson's body and controls the position.
Tarczynski being controlled here momentarily.
Chiasson is trying to keep Tarczynski in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiasson keeping full guard, as Tarczynski tries to pass.
Tarczynski won't allow Chiasson to sweep him here.
Tarczynski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chiasson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarczynski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (4) vs (2) Tarczynski
Tarczynski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chiasson 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.
Tarczynski trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
Tarczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Tarczynski keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarczynski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarczynski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarczynski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is trying to control the position but Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson passes into half guard.
Chiasson controlling the action here.
Tarczynski wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control from half guard but Tarczynski is working away.
Chiasson controlling the pace.
Chiasson trying to control from half guard but Tarczynski is working away.
Tarczynski wants to control but Chiasson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tarczynski wants to improve his position but Chiasson is controlling well.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Tarczynski is working from the bottom.
Tarczynski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarczynski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarczynski is trying to get back to full guard.
Chiasson controlling the action here.
Tarczynski wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson is working for a kimura but Tarczynski is defending it quite comfortably.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is looking for a sweep. Chiasson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarczynski won't allow Chiasson to pass to mount.
Tarczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Chiasson stalling away here and it's allowed Tarczynski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiasson wants to pass the guard but Tarczynski is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 3711 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 4825 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhicky Whysocki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whysocki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiasson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Chiasson as Whysocki shoots in.
Chiasson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whysocki has hold of one of Chiasson's legs. Chiasson is fighting the takedown attempt but Whysocki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (0) vs (2) Whysocki
Chiasson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiasson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson controlling Whysocki's posture.
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is fighting to break Chiasson's control of his arms but Chiasson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiasson 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: Chiasson (2) vs (2) Whysocki
Whysocki tries to get to full guard but Chiasson has control of the leg.
Chiasson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chiasson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Whysocki for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but Whysocki defending well.
Chiasson controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whysocki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chiasson prevents Whysocki from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Chiasson 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.
Chiasson uses his free foot to push down on Whysocki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whysocki. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (5) vs (2) Whysocki
Whysocki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chiasson content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whysocki tries to improve his position but Chiasson has taken his back! Chiasson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Whysocki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chiasson pushes Whysocki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Chiasson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Rekis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chiasson's waist but Chiasson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rekis off to one side.
Rekis misses with a takedown
and Chiasson counters with a straight right hand.
Rekis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rekis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rekis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rekis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chiasson 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.
Rekis wants to clinch up but Chiasson keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Chiasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rekis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rekis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rekis shoots in for a takedown but Chiasson shows good takedown defense.
Chiasson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rekis tries to clinch but Chiasson is having none of it. #T1#
Rekis misses with the body kick
and Chiasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rekis napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Rekis sneaks out the side door and pushes Chiasson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rekis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Chiasson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rekis's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiasson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chiasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rekis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rekis looking to control.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rekis is retaining full guard. #T2#
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rekis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rekis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Rekis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rekis moves in looking to clinch but Chiasson pushes him off.
John Rekis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rekis doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiasson circles away.
Chiasson throws out a counter right but Rekis avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Rekis.
Rekis tries to clinch there but Chiasson circles away.
Chiasson with the counter takedown but Rekis avoids it easily.
Chiasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rekis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chiasson connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Chiasson gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Chiasson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chiasson stalling away here and it's allowed Rekis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chiasson wants to pass the guard but Rekis is keeping the position.
Rekis wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiasson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chiasson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rekis's head backwards.
Rekis tries for a takedown but Chiasson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rekis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rekis fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiasson throws out a counter right but Rekis avoids it with no problem.
Chiasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chiasson.
No luck for Rekis with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Chiasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rekis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chiasson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chiasson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rekis takes one to the chin there.
Chiasson lands a jab.#T1#
Rekis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Rekis is rocked!
Rekis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiasson.
Rekis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Rekis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rekis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rekis seems to have got his legs back now.
Rekis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rekis looks to land a combination but Chiasson avoids it well.
And Chiasson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rekis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rekis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matt Chiasson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rekis shoots in looking for a takedown but Chiasson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rekis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Chiasson. No joy for Rekis on that attempt.
Chiasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chiasson lands a jab to the nose.
BOOM! Chiasson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rekis. Rekis tries to recover but Chiasson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rekis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Chiasson!
John Rekis was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiasson.
And Wang responds with a good body kick, but Chiasson manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiasson. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Wang scores with a takedown into Chiasson's guard.
Chiasson is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiasson seems keen to control Wang's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiasson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wang.
A punch lands to the side of Wang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wang slips under a jab.
Wang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chiasson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wang scrambles back to his feet.
Chiasson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wang. Wang obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Wang lands a jab to Chiasson's midsection.#CL2#
Wang drives through and clinches with Chiasson against the cage.
#TD#
Chiasson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang gets back to full guard.
Chiasson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chiasson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Chiasson defends it.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Wang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wang is stalling here. Chiasson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chiasson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Chiasson taking a breather here.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
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. #SUB#
Chiasson is trying to get an arm triangle but Wang is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chiasson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Wang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chiasson drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chiasson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Chiasson's head coaches at Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Wang both land. Nice combination.
Wang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wang thumps Chiasson with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chiasson wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chiasson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Wang throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Chiasson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wang has Chiasson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chiasson pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Chiasson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chiasson controls the pace.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang 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.#T3#
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson misses with an uppercut.
Wang throws a body punch but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chiasson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chiasson tries for a takedown but Wang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Chiasson attempts a counter takedown but Wang avoids it well and moves away.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang is looking to land body kicks.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Chiasson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Long Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Chiasson scores with a jab. Wang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chiasson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chiasson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang throws an off balance right hand
and Chiasson counters with a stiff right hand.
Chiasson catches Wang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chiasson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chiasson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wang scores with a body shot.
Chiasson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang lands a right hook to the body.
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chiasson doesn't seem bothered though.
Chiasson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chiasson rather than just go for the knockout.
Wang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Chiasson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chiasson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chiasson throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Chiasson's head back.
Wang throws a series of punches but Chiasson avoids them all with ease.
Long Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang walks into a left hand.
Chiasson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Chiasson.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chiasson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
Wang throws out a counter right but Chiasson avoids it with no problem.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chiasson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chiassons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chiasson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wang swivels and escapes.#T2#
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiasson moves away.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Chiasson saw that one coming.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiasson.
Wang blocks a jab.
Wang throws out a counter right but Chiasson avoids it with no problem.
Wang lands with a nice body punch.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Chiasson.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chiasson at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Chiasson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chiasson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from Chiasson does no damage. #CL2#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Wang tries to work over Chiasson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chiasson blocks a body shot from Wang.
Wang tries a body shot but Chiasson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Wang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wang is pushing Chiasson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Chiasson. #TD#
Chiasson has hold of one of Wang's legs. Wang is fighting the takedown attempt but Chiasson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wang 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.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Chiasson is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chiasson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Wang!
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Event:
LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Chiasson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiasson throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Jardine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Chiasson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jardine tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chiasson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chiasson content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chiasson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jardine is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Chiasson!
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Event:
LAW001: IT Begins here
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Chiasson dives in and scores a takedown into Stelling 's guard.
Chiasson is pushing down on Stelling 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stelling is fighting to maintain full guard but Chiasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chiasson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Chiasson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiasson passes to full mount!
Stelling looks winded!#SUB#
Chiasson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiasson forces the positional change into back control.
Chiasson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stelling .#SUB#
Chiasson is working for a rear naked choke. Stelling is not defending it well and Chiasson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Stelling refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Stelling 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Chiasson!
The defeated Jack Stelling had this to say: 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 52
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Gu shoots in for a takedown but Chiasson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches.
Gu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gu misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Chiasson decides to pull guard.
Chiasson is pulling down on Gu's head. It's preventing any offense from Gu, at least for the moment.
Gu trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gu wants to stand and escape but Chiasson is having none of it.
Chiasson trying to control but Gu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chiasson won't allow Gu to get back to his feet.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gu's guard.
Gu is refusing to be controlled, as Chiasson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chiasson 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.
#SUB2#
Chiasson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chiasson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gu is in trouble now - Chiasson has advanced to mount!
Chiasson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but Gu is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Chiasson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gu!
Gu trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Gu wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is keeping the position.
Gu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chiasson is pulling down on Gu's head to control his posture.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gu wants to control from the top but Chiasson keeps moving.
Gu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chiasson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Chiasson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chiasson is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiasson moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chiasson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chiasson but Chiasson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gu moves forwards but Chiasson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chiasson misses with a low kick.
Chiasson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Chi Gu has been cut.#TD2#
Chiasson looking to score a takedown here. Gu is defending well but Chiasson drives through and ends up in Gu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gu wants to stand and escape but Chiasson is having none of it.
Chiasson 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.
Gu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gu wants to get back to his feet but Chiasson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Gu keeping full guard, as Chiasson tries to pass.
Chiasson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Chiasson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Chiasson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chiasson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura but Gu is defending well.
Chiasson prevents Gu from standing back up.
Chiasson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chiasson is working for a submission of some sort.
Chiasson is looking to stall here but Gu recovers full guard. #T3#
Chiasson passes Gu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
Chiasson is trying to control. Gu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chiasson is looking to advance position but Gu won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chiasson is looking for a kimura but Gu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chiasson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Chiasson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiasson.
Chiasson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gu 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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chi Gu'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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gu gets caught flat footed, as Chiasson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gu is looking to stand back up but Chiasson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gu. #REVR#
Gu is not content to let Chiasson control the position.#SUB2#
Chiasson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gu defends it well.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is looking to pass Gu's guard but actually Gu recovers to full guard.
Chiasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Chiasson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiasson has Gu in his guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform us that Chiasson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gu being controlled here momentarily.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiasson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chiasson has his hands on Gu's head, controlling the position.
Gu trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson is still trying to improve position.
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.
Gu preventing the sweep.
Gu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chiasson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gu is looking to pass into half guard but Chiasson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chiasson is in guard.#REVB#
Chiasson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Gu keeps moving.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gu is one step ahead there.
Chiasson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chiasson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gu postures up.
Matt Chiasson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson keeping full guard, as Gu tries to pass.
Chiasson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chiasson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Chiasson forces his way into half guard.
Chiasson moves nicely into side control.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Gu is working from the bottom.
Matt Chiasson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gu is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chiasson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chi Gu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gu throws up a few punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chiasson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chiasson!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 48
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Chiasson dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Chiasson's head and hops out.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Chiasson saw that one coming.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Chiasson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Adams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adams misses with a hook. Chiasson ducked under it nicely.
Chiasson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Chiasson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Chiasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Chiasson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Chiasson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams tries to roll over but Chiasson keeps him under control.
Chiasson trying to mount his opponent but Adams defends it.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams is trying to control the position but Chiasson postures up. #T2#
Adams wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson 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. #SUB2#
Adams has his foot on Chiasson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiasson works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Chiasson trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Chiasson is looking to pass into half guard but Adams pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Adams is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Chiasson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams postures up.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Chiasson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiasson slips under a jab.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chiasson.
Adams scores with a head kick.
Adams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chiasson's sensitive parts.
Nicki Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiasson slips a jab from Adams.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Chiasson moves away and avoids it.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Chiasson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chiasson has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicki Adams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chiasson walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Chiasson misses.
Adams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Chiasson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Chiasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Chiasson pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chiasson misses with a two punch combination.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Chiasson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Chiasson throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chiasson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chiasson tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Chiasson misses with an uppercut.
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chiasson in his tracks. #T1#
Chiasson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams scores with a nice body kick.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams throws a series of punches but Chiasson avoids them all with ease.
Chiasson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiasson tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chiasson throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a low kick, right behind Chiasson 's knee.
Chiasson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adams misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chiasson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chiasson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adams is pushing down on Chiasson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chiasson is fighting to maintain full guard but Adams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chiasson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chiasson wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Chiasson keeping control of the position.
Chiasson trying to get back to full guard but Adams takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Chiasson regains half guard.
Chiasson is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Chiasson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Chiasson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chiasson is looking to improve his position.
Adams is keen to just control but Chiasson is a slippery customer.
Chiasson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiasson is trying to control but can't.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chiasson defending well though.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Chiasson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chiasson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adams trying to control the action but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Adams stalling.
Chiasson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicki Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Chiasson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adams on his heels. He'll look to pass Adams's guard now, I'm sure.
Chiasson trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams 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.
Chiasson trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams controlling Chiasson's posture.
Chiasson trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chiasson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiasson has Adams in his guard.#REVB#
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.
Chiasson trying to control the position.
Chiasson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams controls the pace.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiasson is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Chiasson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Adams works Chiasson's body with a nice hook.
Chiasson shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Adams lands the left hand.
Adams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matt Chiasson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chiasson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donk. Adams catches Chiasson right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Chiasson is rocked!
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chiasson tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily
and Adams counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicki Adams!
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Event:
DFC LV Sin City 21
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
McBane digs a good body shot into Chiasson's ribs.
McBane misses with a body shot.
McBane scores with a jab.#TD2#
Chiasson gets a takedown into half guard.
McBane wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson is thwarting McBane's attempts to control the position.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McBane wants to control but Chiasson passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chiasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBane, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Chiasson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chiasson's guard! Nice work there by McBane! #T1#
Chiasson controlling the position.
McBane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing McBane from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McBane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Chiasson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Chiasson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McBane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiasson has McBane in his guard.#REVR#
McBane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.
McBane trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson has McBane pulled in close to control his posture.
Chiasson 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#
Chiasson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBane is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chiasson managing to control the position.
McBane stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
McBane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chiasson seems keen to control McBane's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBane trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chiasson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBane's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chiasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Chiasson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBane sprawls well initially but Chiasson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McBane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chiasson is working away from the top position though.
Chiasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson wants to take a breather but McBane is having none of it.
Chiasson misses with a head shot. McBane uses the momentum to regain guard.
McBane keeping full guard, as Chiasson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but McBane keeps moving.
Chiasson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
McBane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiasson is one step ahead there.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but McBane keeps moving.
McBane looking to control.
McBane being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiasson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McBane counters with a big head kick but Chiasson shrugs it off. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donk. McBane catches Chiasson right on the button with a cross.
Chiasson 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.#TD2#
Chiasson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chiasson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matt Chiasson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chiasson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
McBane being controlled here, momentarily.
McBane working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Chiasson passes into half guard.
McBane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chiasson manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Chiasson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chiasson avoids the attempt from McBane to control.
McBane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Chiasson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McBane is surviving well by controlling Chiasson's body position as best he can.
Chiasson tries to control but McBane wriggling away. #SUB2#
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but McBane is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but McBane is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBane is looking to improve his position but Chiasson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Chiasson wants to work for an arm triangle but McBane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Chiasson seems content to control.
Chiasson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chiasson trying to control the action but McBane is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is looking to stall here but McBane recovers full guard.
McBane 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.#T1#
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chiasson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McBane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chiasson on the ground.
Chiasson is pushing down on McBane's leg trying to pass to half guard. McBane is fighting to maintain full guard but Chiasson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chiasson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McBane regains full guard. Nicely done.
McBane keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Chiasson stands and throws McBane's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Chiasson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chiasson's guard! Nice work there by McBane!
Chiasson keeping full guard, as McBane tries to pass.
McBane won't allow Chiasson to sweep him here.
Well,McBane is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McBane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiasson has McBane pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBane is one step ahead there.
Chiasson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBane's guard. #REVB#
Chiasson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Chiasson drops back looking for a leg! McBane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McBane manages to kick Chiasson off! Chiasson jumps back into McBane's guard.
Chiasson stopping the sweep attempt from McBane.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Chiasson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McBane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiasson, into his guard. #REVR#
Chiasson 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.
Matt Chiasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBane being controlled here momentarily.
McBane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Chiasson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chiasson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Matt Chiasson wins by unanimous decision!
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