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Event:
CWC 265
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 28 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Schultz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Huang
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is concentrating on defense, preventing Schultz from advancing position. #T1#
Huang wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz'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.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huang wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huang 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.#T2#
Huang trying to control here.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Huang trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
#T3#
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Schultz controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Schultz.#T5#
Huang tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Huang trying to control here.
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Huang controlling the position.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schultz stands and throws Huang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (0) Huang#T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Huang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Schultz tries to advance to mount but Huang denies him.
Schultz takes a little break here. Huang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schultz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (7) vs (0) Huang
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Schultz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Huang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Huang is looking to improve his position.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schultz.#SUB#
Schultz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huang is just riding it out for now. Schultz eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz stalling. #T13##T14#
Schultz is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 259
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huang (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Huang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Huang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huang (4) vs (2) Gracie
Huang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Gracie really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Huang's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Huang to control.
Huang is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Huang is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Huang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie is fighting to break Huang's control of his arms but Huang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Huang pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huang pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Huang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Huang has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie prevents Huang from improving his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Huang is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Huang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Huang trying to control the position here. #T7#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (6) vs (4) Gracie
Huang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Huang content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is pulling down on Huang's head. It's preventing any offense from Huang, at least for the moment.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there. #T10#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Huang has passed one foot through into half guard.
Huang is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Huang content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie keeping hold of Huang's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Huang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Huang is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Huang trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T13#
Huang is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Huang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.
#T14#
Huang prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Huang has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (9) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huang takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Kevin Huang very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 250
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Huang closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Huang successfully pulls guard.
Huang keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Sulvar working for submissions but it's allowed Huang to get to half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sulvar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Huang stacks Sulvar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Huang! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sulvar is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Huang controls the position from side control.#T4#
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't.
Huang taking a breather here.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar is not content to let Huang control the position. #T5#
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Huang's best efforts.
Huang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Huang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sulvar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Huang (11) vs (0) Sulvar
A bit of a pause in the action here. Huang controlling the positon.
Huang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Huang is trying to stick to Sulvar's back but Sulvar is turning into Huang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sulvar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (11) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (13) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (16) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (16) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it. #T9#
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang manages to get to full guard.
Huang controlling the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sulvar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (18) vs (4) Sulvar
Huang stands and throws Sulvar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (21) vs (4) Sulvar#T10#
Sulvar is not content to let Huang control the position.
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sulvar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB2#
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huang stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Huang continues to stall.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T12#
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar 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#
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sulvar 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#
Sulvar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Huang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sulvar. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (24) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Huang uses his free foot to push down on Sulvar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sulvar. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (27) vs (4) Sulvar
Huang controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
#T14#
Sulvar is trying to reverse the position but instead Huang has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huang (30) vs (4) Sulvar
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sulvar wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
Huang controlling well, preventing Sulvar from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huang takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
Kevin Huang gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Menezes has closed the distance and engaged Huang in a clinch.
#TD2#
Menezes decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Menezes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Huang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Menezes has tightened it up now! Huang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Menezes! |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huang wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huang (0) vs (2) Gracie
Huang is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie is pushing down on Huang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huang is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it. #T1#
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Huang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (2) Gracie
Huang 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.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is trying to keep Huang in close.
#T2#
Huang 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.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Huang defends easily.
Huang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Huang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (4) Gracie
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is looking to advance position but Huang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huang (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Huang has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huang (9) vs (4) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Huang keeps control of the position.
Good control from Huang.#T5#
Huang is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Huang.
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Huang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Huang'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.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Gracie trying to control the hands but Huang breaks the grip.
Huang has good solid back control here.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Huang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Huang is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Huang trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Huang trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Huang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Huang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Huang uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (12) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Huang controlling the position. #T12#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Huang controlling from side mount.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T13#
Huang staying calm.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huang jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (15) vs (4) Gracie#T14#
Huang trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huang takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Kevin Huang made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Derek Trucks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trucks pushes Huang up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Huang jumps guard and drags Trucks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Huang controlling Trucks's posture.
Huang is continuing to stall.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Huang trying to control the position here.
Trucks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trucks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trucks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Still in half guard, Trucks seems content to control.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Huang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Trucks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Trucks from controlling successfully. #T4#
Trucks controlling from the top position.
Trucks tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Trucks is stalling in the full guard.
Trucks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Trucks stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
Trucks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trucks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet. #T6#
Huang wants to improve his position but instead Trucks has moved into half guard.
Trucks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang pulls Trucks in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Let's hope that Huang 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.#T8#
Huang controls Trucks momentarily but Trucks frees himself.
Huang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trucks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Trucks is working hard here to advance position.
Trucks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang is adopting a defensive guard.
Trucks postures up.
#T10#
Huang pulls Trucks in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Trucks wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Trucks content to stall in guard here.
Trucks'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huang trying to control the position here. #T12#
The adventures of Huang the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trucks pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Trucks is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Huang tries to roll over but Trucks keeps him under control.
Trucks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Huang is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Trucks has latched onto it... Big trouble! Trucks pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Huang is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Trucks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Trucks!
Derek Trucks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Huang closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Augustus jumps guard and drags Huang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus pulls Huang in close to his closed guard and prevents Huang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augustus trying to control the position here.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus controlling the position.
Huang stays in close to Augustus 's body and controls the position.
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus , not yet.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
Augustus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
Huang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Augustus wants to control the position but Huang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Huang prevents Augustus from improving his position.#T6#
Augustus is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Augustus is positioning himself well to prevent Huang advancing to mount.
Huang is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Huang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Huang 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.#T8#
Augustus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Augustus .
Huang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augustus pulls Huang in close to prevent any damage.
Huang 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. #T9#
Huang advances to half guard.
Augustus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Augustus pulls Huang in close to prevent any damage.
Huang looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Augustus pulls Huang in close to prevent any damage.
Huang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus .#T11#
Huang is fighting to break Augustus 's control of his arms but Augustus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Augustus trying to control the position here. #T12#
Huang pushes down on Augustus 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang controlling the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Augustus gets full guard.#T13#
Augustus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huang controls the pace.
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huang preventing the sweep.
Huang 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. #T14#
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus .
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Augustus is heads and Huang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Augustus takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After the fight, DJ Augustus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 216
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Konstantin Kuznetsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Kuznetsov with that takedown attempt.
Huang stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Huang manages to pull guard.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuznetsov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huang for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang has control of Kuznetsov's left arm, preventing Kuznetsov from doing any damage. #T1#
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Huang being controlled here, momentarily.
Huang is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head to control his posture. #T2#
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Huang working a defensive guard here.
Kuznetsov content to stall in guard here.
Huang has his hands on Kuznetsov's head, controlling the position.
Huang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Huang controlling Kuznetsov's posture.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Huang is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Huang seems keen to control Kuznetsov's posture.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep. #T8#
Huang managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Huang 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.#T9#
More stalling from Huang.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov is working hard here to advance position.
Huang is controlling Kuznetsov's posture.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Huang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Kuznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11##T12#
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Kuznetsov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang is controlling Kuznetsov's posture.#T13#
Kuznetsov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Kuznetsov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huang is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuznetsov controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kuznetsov is heads and Huang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kuznetsov takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC Rock vs Chai
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huang sprawls well. Huang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Reaper shoots in looking for a takedown. Huang tries to sprawl out of it but Reaper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reaper manages to circle out of the way.
Reaper tries to clinch but Huang moves out of range.
Reaper moves in looking to clinch but Huang pushes him off.
Huang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Huang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kevin Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Reaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Huang instigates a clinch.
Reaper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reaper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Huang lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (0) Reaper
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (5) vs (0) Reaper#T2#
Reaper can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Reaper wants to control but Huang postures up.
Huang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Huang'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.#T5#
Reaper is looking to reverse 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.
Huang continues to stall.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper wants to control but Huang postures up.#T7#
Huang staying calm.
Reaper tries to improve position but can't.
Huang taking a breather here. #T8##SUB#
Huang in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Reaper is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Huang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Huang won't allow it.
#TD#
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Huang
Huang pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva controlling from the top position. #T2#
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva continues to stall.#T3#
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Huang has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Huang is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #T5#
Huang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Huang controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #T6#
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.#T7#
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Huang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huang 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.#T8#
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huang keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T9#
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Huang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Huang is trying is best to control the position here.
Silva wants to advance to full mount but Huang doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Silva wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving. #T10#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huang controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #T11#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huang is trying to keep Silva in close.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T12#
Huang keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
Huang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Huang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huang is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Huang looking for submissions off his back.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Huang
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.#T14#
Silva trying to control but Huang is having none of it.
Huang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
PANDA 66
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Oscarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Oscarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oscarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oscarsson throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huang tries to bum rush Oscarsson with a series of wild strikes but Oscarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson misses with a looping right.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Oscarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oscarsson lands a nice hook to Huang's body. Huang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Huang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huang lands in his opponent's guard.
Oscarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huang is controlling him.
Huang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Huang wants to control from the top but Oscarsson keeps moving.
Huang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oscarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oscarsson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Oscarsson won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Oscarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huang is proving hard to escape from.
Huang pulls Oscarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Huang is continuing to stall.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Huang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huang 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.
Huang pulls Oscarsson in to control the position.
Oscarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Oscarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Huang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oscarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huang has Oscarsson in his guard.#REVR#
Oscarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huang is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2#
Huang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oscarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huang seems keen to control Oscarsson's posture.
Oscarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
Oscarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oscarsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oscarsson won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Huang is controlling Oscarsson's posture.#SUB2#
Oscarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oscarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Huang is controlling Oscarsson's posture.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Huang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Oscarsson wants to get up but he can't break Huang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oscarsson, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Oscarsson. No joy for Huang on that attempt.
It looked like Oscarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Oscarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oscarsson works Huang's body with a nice hook.
Oscarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oscarsson won't be happy with that.
Oscarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huang lands a few punches from side control.
Huang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Huang with the ground and pound but Oscarsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Huang is working for a kimura but Oscarsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang is trying to control. Oscarsson 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.#ES#
Oscarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Huang is on him like a limpet, forcing Oscarsson back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huang being controlled against the cage.#T1##BC#
Oscarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscarsson is looking to clinch but Huang is avoiding it.
Huang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Huang scores with a takedown into Oscarsson's guard.
Oscarsson wriggles free and stands up.
Oscar Oscarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oscarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oscarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Oscarsson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oscar Oscarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.#T2#
Huang tries for a takedown but Oscarsson manages to get underhooks.
Huang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oscarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oscarsson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Oscarsson.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscarsson gets through Huang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Oscarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oscarsson throws a one two combo.
Nice shot by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson missing with a left hand there. Huang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscarsson pinned against the cage. Oscarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oscarsson sizes up Huang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscarsson pinned against the cage. Oscarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Oscarsson misses the target.
And Huang tries to counter it with a takedown but Oscarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oscarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oscarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Oscarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Oscar Oscarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Oscarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oscarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Oscarsson misses with a straight left.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut.
Huang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oscarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oscarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Oscarsson.#CL#
Oscarsson closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oscarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oscarsson stops a takedown attempt from Huang.
Oscarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Oscarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Oscarsson.
#BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Huang is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Oscarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oscarsson connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back.
Oscarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huang avoids the body shot from Oscarsson.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oscarsson as he avoids it easily.
Oscarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oscarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huang walks into a stiff left hand from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson moves in looking to clinch but Huang pushes him off.
Oscarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Oscarsson has Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson digs a right hand underneath Huang's ribcage. Huang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Oscarsson lands a left and a right that sends Huang crashing to the canvas! Oscarsson dives into mount looking to finish!
Huang is still in real trouble! Can Oscarsson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oscarsson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1##SU#
Oscarsson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Huang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oscarsson to the ground. Huang is now in Oscarsson's guard.
Huang throws a big right hand that misses.
Huang seems to have recovered his senses.
Oscar Oscarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang prevents Oscarsson from getting back to his feet.
Oscarsson keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huang trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oscarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson tries to clinch up but Huang circles away and keeps his distance.
Huang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oscarsson defends it well.
Oscarsson throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oscarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oscarsson.#CUT#That has opened up Kevin Huang's cut even more.
Huang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Huang avoids the body shot from Oscarsson.
Huang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oscarsson defends it well.
Oscarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huang feints the counter takedown.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Oscarsson.
A big right from Oscarsson misses.
Huang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huang circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huang is looking to pass Oscarsson's guard but actually Oscarsson recovers to full guard.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oscar Oscarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oscarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oscarsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oscarsson pushes Huang off looking to stand but Huang dives back in and keeps control.
Oscarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huang.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Oscarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oscarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huang.
Huang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oscarsson is trying to stand up here but Huang is controlling him well.
Oscarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Oscarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oscarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Oscarsson!
An out of breath Oscar Oscarsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Huang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Denke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Denke misses.
Denke misses with a body kick.
Denke misses the body punch
and Huang counters with a stiff right hand.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Denke sprawls well.#TD#
Huang looking to score a takedown here. Denke is defending well but Huang drives through and ends up in Denke's guard.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang landing with the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Denke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang throwing strikes but missing.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T1#
Huang passes Denke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huang is keen to just control but Denke is a slippery customer.
Denke is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denke defending well though.
Denke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huang.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huang connects with a nice short shot to Denke's temple.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denke is trying to maintain the position but Huang is very close to passing his half guard.
Huang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Huang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Huang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Denke hang on?
Huang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Huang lands a big shot there that rocks Denke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Denke is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang controlling the position easily from mount.
Huang lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Denke is rocked!
Huang is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Denke goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Huang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 2921 p4p, 346 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 1823 p4p, 236 weight class). Mangrove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove is looking to clinch.
Mangrove fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Huang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mangrove clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mangrove (0) vs (4) Huang
Huang doesn't have the hooks in and Mangrove manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (4) Huang
Huang pulls Mangrove in to control the position.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Huang 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove slips nicely into half guard.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mangrove is working away from the top position though.
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to control.
Huang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Huang is looking to sweep but instead, Mangrove has passed into half guard.
Mangrove 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.
Huang won't allow Mangrove to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mangrove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (5) vs (4) Huang
Huang is looking to improve his position but Mangrove isn't that keen on the idea.
Mangrove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Huang is holding on tight.
Huang tries to reverse the position but Mangrove maintains control.
Huang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is staying active underneath Mangrove, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mangrove is pressing down on Huang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huang is holding on for now.
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.
Mangrove uses his free foot to push down on Huang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huang. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (8) vs (4) Huang
Mangrove controlling from mount.
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang 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.
Huang wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mangrove is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
Mangrove is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control the pace.
Mangrove is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huang! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (11) vs (4) Huang
Mangrove is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mangrove looking to control but Huang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang tries to hold on but Mangrove pushes him away.
Mangrove trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to hold on but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove prevents Huang from getting the reversal.
Huang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mangrove wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it.
Mangrove wants to pass to mount but Huang is defending the position.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.
Mangrove trying to advance position but Huang counters by regaining guard.
Huang controlling Mangrove's posture.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Huang wants to improve his position but Mangrove is controlling well.
Huang is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mangrove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangrove has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Huang pulls Mangrove in close to prevent any damage.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Mangrove perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huang.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangrove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Mangrove is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang 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.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (11) vs (6) Huang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Huang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (11) vs (9) Huang
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
After the fight, Alka Mangrove was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ICS 13
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Wiremu throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiremu scores with a head kick. Huang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick
and Huang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWiremu.
Wiremu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wiremu tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Huang is taking a breather. Wiremu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Wiremu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Huang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wiremu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huang stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
Huang missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiremu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Huang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huang missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura but Wiremu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huang to get the leverage.
Huang slips a nice elbow through Wiremu's hands, connecting with Wiremu's forehead.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Wiremu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wiremu is staying active underneath Huang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Huang is trying to control the action in half guard but Wiremu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wiremu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiremu defending well though. #SUB2#
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiremu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiremu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huang on the ground.
Wiremu is looking to improve his position.
Huang passes to full mount! #T4#
Huang cracks Wiremu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Huang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wiremu's face.
#SUB2#
Huang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wiremu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Huang connects with a bit shot that sees Wiremu covering up! More strikes from Huang and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Huang is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Huang!
After the big win, Kevin Huang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ICS 8
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova keeps Huang at a distance using the push kick.
Terranova's corner calls for a 1-2. Terranova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terranova has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Terranova throws a hook but Huang blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Huang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Terranova.
Terranova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Terranova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huang backing away here, and Terranova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terranova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.#T1#
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova lands with an overhand left.
Terranova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Huang down.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huang manages to avoid it.
Terranova connects with a crisp jab.
Huang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terranova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang slips a straight right by Terranova.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terranova works the jab nicely.#T2#
Terranova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Huang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terranova connects with a crisp jab.
Terranova misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Huang avoids them all with ease.
Terranova swings for the body but Huang moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova feints and then cracks Huang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huang down.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Terranova lands with a right hand.
Huang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Huang attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Terranova misses with a looping right.#T3#
Terranova cracks Huang with an open hand slap.
Terranova lands a nice shot that snaps Huang's head back.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huang counters with a straight right hand.
Huang misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Huang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Terranova sprawls well.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Terranova shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terranova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
Huang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huang manages to avoid it.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Terranova is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Huang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Terranova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Huang shoots in and bounces Terranova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terranova's head.
Huang trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Huang lands a couple of digs.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Huang isn't so interested in that idea.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terranova pushes Huang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Terranova is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Huang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Huang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Terranova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Huang lands with an overhand left.
Huang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova throws out a powerful jab.
Huang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terranova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Huang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terranova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terranova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terranova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang avoids the head kick by Terranova.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huang's sensitive parts.
Terranova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Terranova scores with a decent looking hook.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huang attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Huang's leg. Huang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huang.
Terranova cracks Huang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Terranova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huang has time to react.
Terranova feints and then cracks Huang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huang down.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terranova connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huang, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Good work by Huang as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huang was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Terranova is quick to defend against it.
Terranova scores with a jab. Huang acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Terranova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Terranova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Huang prevents Terranova from getting back to his feet.
Huang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huang throwing strikes from guard but Terranova blocks nicely.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Huang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Terranova kicks Huang off and gets to his feet.
Huang slips under a jab.
Terranova throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Nice body punch from Terranova.
Huang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terranova is fending him off so far but Huang persists. Nope, Terranova circles away and we're back to standing.
Terranova scores with a nice right hand.
Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Huang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
Terranova stuns Huang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terranova lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
A lazy left from Terranova finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Terranova tenderised Huang's leg. Huang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terranova delivers a nice body kick.
Terranova throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Huang counters with a takedown into side control.
Terranova is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terranova keeps working.
Huang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Huang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terranova pushes Huang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Huang trying to control the position but Terranova is working away.
Huang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terranova down.
Huang is chipping away with strikes.
Terranova is pushing Huang's head away, looking to escape. Huang manages to hold on to the position though.
Huang controls the position.#SUB#
Huang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terranova, who protects the arm well.
Terranova is pushing Huang's head away, looking to escape. Huang manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Huang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terranova, who protects the arm well.
Huang trying to control the action but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Huang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Terranova is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Terranova is avoiding damage well.
Terranova tries to escape but Huang is in control. #T3#
The strikes coming from Huang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Huang grinds an elbow into Terranova's temple.
Huang trying to control the action but Terranova is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Huang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Terranova rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huang's guard! Nice work there by Terranova! #SU2#
Terranova decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Huang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terranova.
Terranova jabs Huang right on the nose. Huang blinks but takes it well.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Terranova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Terranova thuds his shin into the meat of Huang's side.
Terranova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huang moves out of range of the body kick.
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Terranova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terranova misses with a hook.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Terranova cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Terranova cracks Huang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huang misses with an uppercut.
Terranova doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terranova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terranova 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!
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Event:
ICS 5
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Voronin looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Voronin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Voronin to see if he's OK.
Voronin is trying to control Huang's posture but Huang avoids it.
Voronin seems a little lost for a moment, as Huang dominates the positioning.
Huang working away.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Voronin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Voronin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Huang working away.#T1#
Voronin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Voronin tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Voronin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Still in half guard, Huang seems content to control.
Voronin trying to control from the bottom.
Huang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huang not doing much here.
Voronin is positioning himself well to prevent Huang advancing to mount.
Huang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Voronin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voronin.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Voronin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Voronin misses.
Huang cracks Voronin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voronin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Voronin fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huang throwing shots but Voronin is blocking nicely.
Voronin wants to get back to full guard.
Voronin manages to get to full guard.
Voronin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huang stops Voronin from standing up.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Voronin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Voronin's guard. #T4#
Voronin is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Voronin avoid being mounted?
Voronin is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang slows the pace down in half guard.
Voronin trying to hold on to Huang's head to control him but Huang postures up.
#SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura but Voronin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huang to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huang works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Huang looks to throw a body kick
and Voronin counters with a stiff right hand.
Voronin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huang circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voronin.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huang trying to control but Voronin is working from the bottom.
Voronin wants to sweep but no luck.
Voronin is controlling Huang's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huang controlling the position. #T1#
Voronin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Voronin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huang tries for a kimura but Voronin is defending well.
Voronin manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Huang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Voronin's head. #SUB2#
Huang seems to be working for a kimura but Voronin defends the submission attempt.
Huang working over Voronin with some ground and pound. Voronin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Huang 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.
Huang scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Voronin has his hands clasped together around Huang's back. He's all about the action.
Huang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huang moves into full mount! Voronin won't be happy about that!
Voronin gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voronin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Huang wants to take a breather but Voronin is having none of it.
Voronin wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Huang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES#
Voronin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Huang is on him like a limpet, forcing Voronin back against the cage.
A short left from Voronin.
Huang blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin prevents Huang from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voronin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Voronin #TD2#
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Voronin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Voronin slips under a jab.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huang has his takedown stuffed
and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Voronin.
Voronin tries to clinch up.
A combination from Voronin does no damage.
Huang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voronin.
Huang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huang. Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Voronin misses the target. #T1#
A big left from Voronin misses.
Huang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Voronin throws the kick towards the body but Huang avoids it.
Huang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Voronin cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huang swings for the body but Voronin moves out of range.
Huang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Voronin throws a jab but it's blocked by Huang.
Huang stuns Voronin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voronin throws a big shot that misses.
And Huang tries to counter it with a takedown but Voronin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Voronin misses with a wild body shot.
Voronin lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Voronin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Voronin counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Voronin.
A quick step to the side and Voronin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andriy Voronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Voronin digs a good body shot into Huang's ribs.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Voronin misses its target.
Voronin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Voronin!
#T3#
Voronin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huang.
Huang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voronin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voronin connects with the punch.
Huang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Voronin counters with an outside leg kick.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Voronin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Huang is just out of range.
Huang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Voronin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Huang looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronin is just out of range.
Voronin throwing a counter right hand but Huang manages to avoid it.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Voronin lands a jab to the nose.
Voronin throws a right hand that Huang ducks under and follows up with a left that Huang also avoids with ease.
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!
Huang misses with a hook
and Voronin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Huang avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Voronin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voronin misses with a series of wild punches.
Voronin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andriy Voronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voronin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin takes one to the chin there.
Huang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andriy Voronin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Huang feints and as Voronin raises his hands in defense, Huang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huang postures up.
Huang trying to control but Voronin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Voronin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voronin 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andriy Voronin!
A relieved looking Andriy Voronin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Huang tries for a takedown but Rautio circles away easily
and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rautio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rautio counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Huang shoots in and bounces Rautio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rautio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rautio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huang preventing the sweep.
Huang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rautio's guard.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Rautio is defending well.
Huang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huang throwing shots but Rautio is blocking nicely.
Huang tries to pass to full mount but Rautio defends it.
Huang content to control rather than advance.
Huang tries to pass to full mount but Rautio defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huang defending well as Rautio loads up on a big left hand.
Huang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rautio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Risto Rautio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.#T3##TD2#
Huang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rautio's guard.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rautio keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rautio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
Huang stands and throws Rautio's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Huang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Huang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rautio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huang taking a break here but Rautio is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rautio is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Huang fails to land the takedown.
Rautio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautio scores with a jab to the body.
Huang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rautio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huang scrambles back to his feet.
Huang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rautio throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang moves out of range of the body kick from Rautio.
Huang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rautio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Risto Rautio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rautio pinned against the cage. Rautio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Huang has his takedown stuffed
and Rautio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huang has his takedown stuffed
and Rautio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Rautio lands a big right hand that sends Huang crashing to the mat! Rautio stays standing though and waves Huang back to his feet!#ROC#
Huang is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Kevin Huang's cut even more.
Rautio connects with an inside leg kick.
Huang is still on wobbly legs! Can Rautio finish him?
Huang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Rautio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rautio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huang.
It looked like Rautio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huang.
Huang seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Rautio rushes Huang and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Rautio scores with a shoulder strike.
Huang is trying to break free.
Huang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Rautio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
and Rautio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huang tries for a takedown but Rautio circles away easily
and Rautio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Syn 662 Magufuli vs Tsoko
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huang manages to avoid it.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bull has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
Huang slips a straight right by Bull.
Huang feints the counter takedown.
Bull stuffs the takedown.
Jari Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Huang needs to keep his hands up - Bull had a free shot at his head there.
Huang dives in and grabs Bull's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bull pushes down on Huang's head and hops out.
Bull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bull looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bull wants to control but Huang postures up.
Bull is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Huang controls the position.
Huang misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Bull is looking for a sweep.
Bull is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Huang working away.
Huang has control of an arm but Bull manages to advance to Huang's back!
Bull trying to control.
Bull slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bull keeps control of the position as Huang tries to break free.
Bull struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Bull really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Huang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Huang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bull's guard. Nice work there by Huang.
#T3#
Huang wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull wants to get back to his feet but Huang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huang controlling from the top position.
Bull controls Huang momentarily but Huang frees himself.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bull keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Bull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard. #REVR#
Bull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Bull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Huang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Huang is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bull is tapping! Great win for Huang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Huang!
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Event:
Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Huang drives through with a takedown into Robinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huang scoring with some ground and pound.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Robinson wants to stand up but Huang is controlling him.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Robinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Huang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson wants to stand up but Huang is controlling him.
Huang throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Huang wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Robinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Huang keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Huang looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Huang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huang backwards.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huang.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Huang has double underhooks.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Huang.
Robinson pushes Huang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Huang looks winded!
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Huang pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Robinson.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Huang misses with a hook
#KD#
and Robinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Huang toppling to the canvas! Huang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Robinson finish him?!#ROC#
Huang is rocked!
Robinson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Huang - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Huang misses with a hook.
Rautio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huang with a body shot.
Huang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rautio.
Huang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.#TD#
Huang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rautio's half guard.#SUB#
Huang is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Rautio is staying active underneath Huang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rautio defending well though. #SUB#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rautio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Huang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huang looks to land a strike but Rautio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rautio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huang has passed into side control.
Huang is working Rautio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Huang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Huang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rautio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huang prevents Rautio from improving his position.#T3#
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huang uses his free foot to push down on Rautio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rautio. #SUB#
Huang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rautio is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Huang looking for subs off his back but Rautio has passed one foot through into half guard.
Huang manages to get to full guard.
Huang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Huang working for a triangle but Rautio defends it easily.
#SUB#
Huang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang has a closed guard, preventing Rautio from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
Huang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Huang misses with a hook
and Rautio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rautio throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Huang misses the target.
Huang throws a shot from downtown. Rautio moves away and avoids it.
Rautio swings widly with a right hand
and Huang counters with a straight right hand.
Rautio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang closes the distance and clinches up with Rautio, looking for a takedown. Huang pushes Rautio against the cage but Rautio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huang closes the distance but Rautio moves to the side
letting Rautio counter with a right hand.
Huang staying out of range there.#T1#
Huang walks into a straight right hand from Rautio.#CL#
Huang clinches.
Huang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rautio is defending well.
Rautio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Huang jumps guard and drags Rautio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Rautio defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang looking to control but Rautio passes into half guard.
Huang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rautio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang looking to control.
Rautio tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rautio sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Huang has his foot on Rautio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rautio works his way back into a safe position though.
Rautio stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rautio is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huang with a poor takedown
letting Rautio counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Risto Rautio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Rautio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huang's sensitive parts.
Huang throws a hook but Rautio blocks it.
Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Huang keeps the fight on the outside.
Rautio throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Huang to counter with a crisp jab.
Huang avoids the body shot from Rautio.
Rautio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rautio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rautio scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Rautio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
That's time! Huang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Rautio, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Rautio.
Good shot there by Rautio.
Rautio throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Huang.
Huang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Huang connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Huang. That snapped Rautio's head back.
Rautio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rautio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huang throws an off balance right hand
and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rautio misses with a body kick.
Rautio misses with a body shot
and Huang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rautio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Rautio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Huang sprawling to the canvas! Huang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rautio finish him?!
#ROC2#
Huang is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio misses with a straight right.
Oh Huang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Rautio connects with a solid leg kick.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Rautio misses the jab.
Rautio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang blocks a jab.#TD#
Huang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Huang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rautio is just riding it out for now. Huang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Huang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Huang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang tries to pass to full mount but Rautio defends it.
Rautio is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Rautio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rautio is doing well to control the position and prevent Huang from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rautio still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rautio has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Rautio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rautio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Rautio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Risto Rautio made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness 12 Huang vs Sixx
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Huang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sixx sprawls well initially but Huang persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Sixx has one foot on Huang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Huang is looking to clinch but Sixx is avoiding it.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Huang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sixx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huang defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sixx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixx, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sixx holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sixx 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.
Huang passes Sixx's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sixx is trying to maintain the position but Huang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Huang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixx sees it coming and defends easily.
Huang is nestled in close to Sixx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Sixx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huang is working away from the top position though.
Huang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
Huang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sixx is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Huang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sixx is surviving well by controlling Huang's body position as best he can. #T3#
Huang tries to control but Sixx wriggling away.
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
Huang controlling the position easily from mount.
Sixx wants to hold on but Huang pushes him away.
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
Huang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sixx?
Huang lands a couple of good shots and Sixx has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Sixx is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nikki Sixx has been cut.#SUB2#
Huang working for the choke.
Oh Sixx is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sixx tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Huang has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sixx is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Huang!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Huang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huang lands in his opponent's guard.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Huang dives into side control.
#REVR#
Sledgehammer is pushing Huang's head away, looking to escape. Huang manages to hold on to the position though.
Huang lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sledgehammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sledgehammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Huang tries for a kimura but Sledgehammer is defending well.
Huang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sledgehammer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Huang's best efforts.#T1#
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet.
Sledgehammer is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
Sledgehammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand up here but Huang is controlling him well.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sledgehammer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sledgehammer gets full guard.
Sledgehammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Huang drops back looking for a leg! Sledgehammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sledgehammer manages to kick Huang off! Huang jumps back into Sledgehammer's guard. #SUB#
Sledgehammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sledgehammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang prevents Sledgehammer from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Huang stands and throws Sledgehammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huang wants to control but Sledgehammer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sledgehammer tries to bench press Huang off him but Huang keeps the position.
Huang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sledgehammer!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
Sledgehammer is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Huang working for a submission but Sledgehammer is keeping him at bay.
Sledgehammer can't escape the position.
Huang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Huang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Huang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sledgehammer is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Huang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sledgehammer is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Sledgehammer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sledgehammer is bucking up trying to escape but Huang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Huang postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sledgehammer badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Huang around the waist but Huang pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Huang is the winner by TKO! Huang jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Huang!
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Event:
Madness 4: Dawson vs Orndorff
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Huang defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Huang. #TD#
Mitchell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mitchell is nestled in close to Huang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huang is looking to get back to full guard here but Mitchell has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mitchell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mitchell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huang's head.#SUB2#
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet. #T2#
Mitchell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huang 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.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Huang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Huang!#REVB#
Huang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Huang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Huang!#REVB#
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving. #T4#
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Huang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mitchell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Huang.
Mitchell tries to advance position but instead Huang slips a leg back in to half guard.
Huang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mitchell. #SUB2#
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Huang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.#TD#
Mitchell 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.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stands up over Huang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell distracts Huang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell passes into half guard.
Huang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Huang looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Mitchell winds up and cracks Huang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Travis Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Huang is rocked!
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang is still in real trouble! Can Mitchell finish him?#SUB2#
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Huang seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Huang has his foot on Mitchell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitchell works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitchell is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Huang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Mitchell is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is in close to Huang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Huang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Huang blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Huang has Mitchell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mitchell tumbling to the mat - Huang dives into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell prevents Huang from moving into mount. #T1#
Mitchell gets back to half guard.
Huang is looking to advance position but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitchell is in trouble now - Huang has advanced to mount!
Mitchell is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Huang with shots to the head and body - Mitchell looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Huang working for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is in no mood to give up.
Mitchell is looking to get to half guard.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Mitchell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mitchell punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Huang is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mitchell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Huang!
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Event:
Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Huang tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson defending well as Huang loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huang.#CL2#
Jackson has Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
Huang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huang scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Huang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the cage.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huang backwards. #BC#
Huang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huang 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.
Sloppy strikes from Huang. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huang.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Huang.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Huang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2##CL2#
Jackson rushes Huang and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Huang successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Huang, up you get!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Huang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Huang misses with an uppercut.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Huang's ribs.
Huang checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Huang misses the target.
Jackson throws a head kick but Huang moves out of range.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Huang manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Huang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Huang 's knee.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Huang's head back.
Huang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson prevents Huang from improving his position.
Huang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huang's guard.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Huang is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Huang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huang has time to react.
Jackson slips a jab from Huang.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Huang.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huang.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huge Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huang throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.#T1#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson slips under a jab from Huang.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huang throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Huang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Jackson has Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
Huang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Huang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Huang throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huang.
Jackson with a jab.
Huang throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Huang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Huang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Huang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
Huang wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Huang throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Huang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huang misses with a punch on the inside.
Huang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson 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#
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Huang misses with a hook.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Huang misses its intended target.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Huang off the cage and back into range.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Huang slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips under a jab from Huang.
Huang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Huang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Jackson wants to stand but Huang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huang avoid being mounted?
Huang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Huang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Huang is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huang is trying to escape the mount.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson trying to control but Huang is having none of it.
Huang gets back to half guard.
Huge Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Huang defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huge Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huge Jackson!
After winning the bout, Huge Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
The fighters circling - The Zealot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Huang throws a right hand that misses
and The Zealot counters with a one-two to the body.
Huang misses with a hook.
The Zealot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Zealot slips under a jab.
Huang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huang loads up on a big right hand but The Zealot slips the punch.
Huang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Zealot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by The Zealot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Zealot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
The Zealot misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Huang shoots and misses
and The Zealot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huang swings widly with a right hand
and The Zealot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Zealot leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
enabling The Zealot to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Zealot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huang misses with an uppercut. The Zealot saw that one coming.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Zealot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huang's hands.
Huang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Zealot lands a jab-cross combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Zealot has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Zealot.
Huang shoots in for a double leg but The Zealot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. The Zealot's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A right-left combo lands from The Zealot. #ROC2#
Huang is rocked!#T2#
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Zealot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huang back to the cage. The Zealot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Huang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Huang goes for a double leg but The Zealot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Zealot continues to drive forward.
The Zealot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Zealot misses with a double jab.
The Zealot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot looks to land a left hand but Huang moved out of range nicely.
The Zealot lands a glancing blow to the side of Huang's head.
The Zealot 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.
Huang throws a right hand that misses
and The Zealot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huang slips a jab and a cross from The Zealot.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huang.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Zealot moves away from the strike by Huang. #T3#
The Zealot throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot lands a jab to Huang's midsection.
The Zealot moves away from the strike by Huang.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
The Zealot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Huang throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
Huang throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot lands a jab to the nose.
Huang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huang.
The fighters circling - The Zealot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Zealot.
The Zealot loads up on a big right hand but Huang slips the punch.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
The Zealot throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Huang throws an off balance right hand
and The Zealot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Zealot misses with a straight right.
Huang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that Huang avoids nicely.
Huang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huang tries to bum rush The Zealot with a series of wild strikes but The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Zealot misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Zealot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang ducks right into an uppercut from The Zealot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Zealot!
The Zealot slips a jab from Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Huang.
Huang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Zealot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but The Zealot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Zealot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Zealot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling The Zealot to counter with a crisp jab.
The Zealot scores with a body shot.
Masada The Zealot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Huang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Zealot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Huang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Huang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Zealot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huang lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
The Zealot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huang at a distance.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Huang.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Zealot. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Huang.
Huang throws a right hand that The Zealot ducks under and follows up with a left that The Zealot also avoids with ease.#TD#
The Zealot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huang to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
The Zealot kicks Huang off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Zealot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang misses with a right hand
and The Zealot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kevin Huang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huang sizes up The Zealot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Zealot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
The Zealot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huang. Huang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huang missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Zealot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Huang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Zealot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huang was well out of range. Poor timing from The Zealot.
Some wild striking there from Huang.
The Zealot misses with the combination.
The Zealot connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Huang misses its intended target.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Zealot moves out of range as Huang strikes.#T3#
Some wild striking there from The Zealot.
The Zealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Huang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huang on the side of the head.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that Huang avoids nicely.
The Zealot lands with a nice combination. Huang backs away looking to recover.
Masada The Zealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by The Zealot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Zealot.
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huang drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Zealot sprawls and moves away.
The Zealot takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
The Zealot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang misses with an uppercut. The Zealot saw that one coming.#T4#
Huang blocks a jab.
Huang drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Zealot sprawls and moves away.
Huang moves out of range of the strikes.
Huang misses with a double jab
and The Zealot counters with a stiff right hand.
The Zealot lands with a shot to the body.
The Zealot takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Zealot throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that Huang avoids nicely.
Huang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Zealot stuffs the takedown attempt from Huang. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huang shoots in but The Zealot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The Zealot scores with a nice head shot.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that Huang avoids nicely.
A big left from Huang misses.
The Zealot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huang throws a shot from downtown. The Zealot moves away and avoids it.
The Zealot misses with a body shot.
Huang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Zealot swivels and escapes.
The Zealot misses with a series of wild punches.
Huang feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Zealot circles away.
The Zealot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huang.
The Zealot lands a head shot.
Huang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Zealot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
The Zealot throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Zealot keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huang passes The Zealot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Zealot tries to kick Huang off but Huang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Zealot's head.
The Zealot looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura but The Zealot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huang to get the leverage.
Huang trying to mount his opponent but The Zealot defends it. #T2#
Huang trying to control from The Zealot's half guard. The Zealot has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
The Zealot looking for a sweep. Not yet The Zealot, not yet.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Zealot 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.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huang stands and throws The Zealot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Huang tries to advance to mount but The Zealot denies him.
The Zealot is not content to let Huang control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Zealot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Masada The Zealot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Huang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Huang landing a few strikes. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Huang throws an elbow but The Zealot slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Zealot has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Zealot prevents Huang from improving position.
You can see the frustration on The Zealot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Zealot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masada The Zealot.
I've got The Zealot 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
OFC 402: Shamrock vs Ramos
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Carlyle clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Huang gets control of Carlyle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carlyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Huang is looking for a triangle but Carlyle pushes his legs off easily.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlyle trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Carlyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlyle has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlyle slips nicely into half guard.
Carlyle moves into full mount! Huang won't be happy about that!
Carlyle looking to control but Huang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang wants to control but Carlyle is having none of it.
Carlyle seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Huang is holding on tight.
Carlyle wants to control the pace but Huang is squirming around nicely.
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Carlyle scoring with strikes but Huang is staying in there.
Carlyle tries to control but Huang wriggling away.
Carlyle is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Huang is working to get back to half guard.
Huang manages to control the position for a moment.
Carlyle is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Carlyle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Huang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carlyle controlling the pace. #SUB#
Huang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlyle pulls his head out easily.
Carlyle throwing shots but Huang is blocking nicely.
Huang trying to hold on to Carlyle's head to control him but Carlyle postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlyle is just content to waste time from the top position. Huang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Huang fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Carlyle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huang!#SUB2#
Carlyle tries for a kimura but Huang is defending well.
Huang tries to bench press Carlyle off him but Carlyle keeps the position.
Carlyle landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carlyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Carlyle tries for a kimura but Huang is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Carlyle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huang is trying to control Carlyle's posture but Carlyle avoids it.
Huang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Huang trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Huang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huang is staying active underneath Carlyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlyle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carlyle wants to control the action but instead Huang gets a body lock and reverses into Carlyle's guard! Nice work!
Carlyle is trying to control the position but Huang postures up.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang 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.
Huang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Huang throwing strikes from guard but Carlyle blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang distracts Carlyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carlyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlyle, not yet. #T3#
Huang throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Carlyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlyle.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlyle is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlyle 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. #T4#
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlyle is looking to advance position but Huang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Huang tries to control but Carlyle wriggling away.
Huang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carlyle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Huang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carlyle?
Carlyle is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Carlyle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Huang.
Carlyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Carlyle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Huang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlyle defends it nicely.
Carlyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huang feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huang.
Carlyle misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Carlyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Carlyle, which made it look bad.
Huang fails to land with a series of punches.
Huang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Huang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kevin Huang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Carlyle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huang on his heels. He'll look to pass Huang's guard now, I'm sure.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Carlyle 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.
Carlyle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carlyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huang striking off his back but it's not causing Carlyle any problems. #T2#
Carlyle passes Huang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carlyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carlyle's back!
Huang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Huang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlyle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huang's guard. Nice work there by Carlyle.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Carlyle with a nice head shot there.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Huang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carlyle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Carlyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carlyle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carlyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Huang circles away.
Huang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlyle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huang in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Carlyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carlyle 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Carlyle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles Carlyle made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GC 269
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Pounds misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Huang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pounds's guard.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Huang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Pounds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
Huang trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Pounds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Pounds's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang looking to control.
Huang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Pounds stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pounds is looking to work some ground and pound but Huang has wrist control.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Pounds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pounds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds pushes down on Huang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pounds is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Pounds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Pounds slows the pace down in half guard.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.
Pounds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pounds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Pounds seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pounds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Huang feints and as Pounds raises his hands in defense, Huang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds looking for a sweep. Not yet Pounds, not yet.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Huang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds is not content to let Huang control the position.#T1#
Pounds manages to get to full guard.
Pounds controlling Huang's posture.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Pounds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Pounds's brow.
Pounds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Pounds.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pounds is pulling down on Huang's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Pounds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Pounds is looking to cinch up a triangle. Huang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pounds's body to avoid the submission. Pounds has instead reached around Huang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pounds arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tanner Pounds!
An out of breath Tanner Pounds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GC 261
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
Huang walks into a straight right hand from Jenkins.
Huang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Huang's body.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Huang's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huang. That did some damage!
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huang takes one to the chin there.
Huang 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.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Huang slips the punch.
Huang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huang throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Huang.
Jenkins throws out a counter right but Huang avoids it with no problem.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huang's calf.#T1#
Huang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huang closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Huang pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thurgood Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Huang gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.#ES2#
Jenkins pushes Huang off and gets back to his feet.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Jenkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Huang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins throws a hook but Huang blocks it.
Huang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Huang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Huang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
#T2#
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Huang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.#T3#
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Huang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Huang postures up.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Jenkins unleashes a big counter combination but Huang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huang lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Huang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huang throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huang shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Huang was not able to check.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Huang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huang throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Huang takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins throws a head kick that Huang semi-blocks.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.#T1#
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Sloppy strikes from Huang. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huang's sensitive parts.
Kevin Huang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huang with a body shot.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Huang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jenkins sprawls and moves away.
Huang misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Huang drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jenkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huang has Jenkins in his guard.#REVB#
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!
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Jenkins trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Huang keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass. #T3#
Huang looking to control.
Thurgood Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Huang wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jenkins is defending well. Huang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jenkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Huang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
After winning the bout, Kevin Huang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GPG: 49
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark cracks Huang with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Huang closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huang wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Huang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Huang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clark tries to bench press Huang off him but Huang keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Clark stops Huang from passing to mount. #SUB#
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark 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.
Clark is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clark taking a bit of punishment here - Huang scoring with strikes.
Clark stops Huang from passing to mount.
Clark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Huang is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Clark has his hands clasped together around Huang's back. He's all about the action.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huang. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang trying to advance position but Clark counters by regaining guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Huang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Huang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huang was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang pulls Clark in close to prevent any damage.
Clark is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Clark throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Clark works over Huang with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huang is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Huang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Clark won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huang's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Huang ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark ! But no joy.
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Huang ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark throws the left hand but Huang avoids the punch easily.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .#T2#
Huang wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control the position.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Huang tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Huang tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
#TD#
Huang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark is pulling down on Huang's head. It's preventing any offense from Huang, at least for the moment.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T4#
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Corey Clark just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Huang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##TD#
Huang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Clark is controlling Huang's trapped leg to prevent Huang from advancing to side control.
Clark moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Huang 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.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark distracts Huang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Huang is rocked!
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Huang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark works over Huang with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clark cracks Huang with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Huang blocks a jab.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Huang takes one to the side of the head.
Huang shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Corey Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark .
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang takes one to the side of the head.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Huang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huang avoids the body shot from Clark .
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark .
#KD2#
Clark lands a left and a right that sends Huang crashing to the canvas! Clark dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clark keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass. #T2#
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huang wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Clark stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.
Huang has Clark pulled in close to control his posture.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huang's head.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Huang's brow.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clark trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corey Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huang.
Clark leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corey Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark throws out a counter right but Huang avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark is the new featherweight champion!
Kevin Huang was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better and stronger! '.
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Event:
GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Retherford blocks a body shot from Huang.
Huang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huang gets through Retherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huang misses with the head strike.
Huang misses with a punch to the body.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Retherford keeps control of Huang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang working aggressively here.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Retherford has him pressed against the cage.
Huang misses with some punches.
Retherford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Retherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Retherford cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Huang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huang slowing the pace effectively.
Huang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huang misses with some punches.
Huang lands a left hand.
Huang is trying to break free.#TD2#
Retherford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Huang regains guard immediately. #T2#
Huang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Retherford preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Retherford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Retherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Retherford is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Retherford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Huang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Retherford is now in Huang's guard. A big mistake from Huang there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Retherford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huang pulls Retherford in to control the position.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Retherford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Retherford's guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Retherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T4#
Huang passes Retherford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang is looking to advance position but Retherford won't allow it.
Retherford trying to hold on to Huang's head to control him but Huang postures up.
Huang prevents Retherford from improving his position.
Huang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huang lands a nice short elbow.
Retherford tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Retherford tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Huang has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Retherford is defended easily by Huang.
Retherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
Huang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Retherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Retherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huang avoids the body shot from Retherford.
Huang is looking to counter the offense by Retherford and move into the clinch.
Retherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang avoids the body shot from Retherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huang loads up on a big right hand but Retherford slips the punch.
Retherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Huang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huang wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Retherford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang tries to clinch up but Retherford circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Huang darts in trying to clinch
and Retherford counters with a straight right hand.
Retherford slaps away a takedown attempt from Huang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retherford throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
Huang fails with the takedown
and Retherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huang misses with a looping left.
Retherford throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Retherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Retherford misses.
Retherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Retherford throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
Huang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Retherford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Huang moves to clinch but Retherford breaks away #TD2#
and Retherford counters with a single leg into guard. Huang didn't expect that.
Retherford throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Retherford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Retherford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retherford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Retherford. #SUB#
Huang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Retherford rolls with it to try and escape but Huang cranks on the arm and Retherford is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kevin Huang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GPG WTF Makeup
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kneecap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huang swings for the body but Kneecap moves out of range.
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kneecap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huang shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kneecap gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huang to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneecap has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Kneecap's legs - danger averted.
Huang connects with a couple of short punches.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneecap is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kneecap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kneecap keeps working.
Huang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Kneecap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kneecap tries to bench press Huang off him but Huang keeps the position.
Kneecap is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huang off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kneecap patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2##SUB2#
Kneecap looking for the choke from the back.
Huang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kneecap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huang is looking to escape.
Huang is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kneecap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huang is trying to escape the mount.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Huang wants to hold on but Kneecap pushes him away.
Kneecap controlling the position easily from mount.
Huang is squirming around, avoiding Kneecap's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kneecap is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Huang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kneecap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huang showed some decent athleticism there.
Kneecap wants to control the action here but instead Huang manages to pass to full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.
Huang working the ground and pound effectively.
Huang looking to control but Kneecap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang landing shots from mount.
Huang looking to finish Kneecap with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kneecap!
Kneecap taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Huang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kneecap sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Huang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kneecap is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kneecap avoid being mounted?
Huang wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy.
Kneecap wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huang is keen to just control but Kneecap is a slippery customer.
Kneecap trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huang is looking to advance position but Kneecap won't allow it.
Huang is trying to control the action in half guard but Kneecap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kneecap 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.
Kneecap controlling the position well.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kneecap keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang prevents Kneecap from improving his position.
Kneecap moves into full guard.
#T3#
Kneecap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kneecap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
Kneecap trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kneecap sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kneecap wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneecap's guard. #REVR#
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Kneecap moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneecap lands a jab.
Kneecap fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kneecap has Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
Huang blocking some punches.
Kneecap tries to throw a body punch but Huang avoids it by throwing Kneecap back against the cage.
Kneecap tries a body shot but Huang blocks it.
Kneecap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Huang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huang slips a jab from Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneecap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huang takes a swing at Kneecap's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang takes a swing at Kneecap's ribcage but misses.
Kneecap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kneecap throws a leg kick but Huang checks it.
Kneecap blocks a jab.#TD#
Huang gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy. #T1#
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Kneecap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneecap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Kneecap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Huang wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kneecap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Huang working for a triangle but Kneecap defends it easily.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kneecap is one step ahead there.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Huang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kneecap puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kneecap wants to work for an arm triangle but Huang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kneecap is trying to control. Huang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kneecap is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang wants to improve his position but Kneecap is controlling well.
Huang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kneecap trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneecap's guard. #REVR#
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang is really struggling to control Kneecap but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kneecap trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kevin Huang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Huang dives in for a single leg takedown but Kneecap sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kneecap lands a nice looking body shot.
Kneecap staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kneecap releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kneecap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneecap takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kneecap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Kneecap bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap slips a straight right by Huang.
Huang throws a body punch but Kneecap moves out of range.
Huang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneecap takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kneecap throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range. #TD#
Kneecap gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Kneecap manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kneecap looking for subs off his back but Huang has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kneecap trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Huang prevents Kneecap from improving his position.
Huang is pressing down on Kneecap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kneecap is holding on for now.
Kneecap controlling the position well.
Kneecap wants to get back to full guard but Huang has passed into side control.
Kneecap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huang tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Huang moves into full mount!
Kneecap is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang lands a big elbow.
Huang breaks from Kneecap's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Kneecap that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kneecap is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kneecap is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kneecap regains half guard.
Huang is looking to advance position but Kneecap won't allow it.
Huang trying to control the action but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Huang stalling.
Kneecap won't allow Huang to pass to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang stops Kneecap from getting back to his feet.
Kneecap tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang moves into full mount! Kneecap won't be happy about that!
Kneecap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huang tries to control but Kneecap wriggling away.
BOOM! Huang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang had his way with Pretentious Kneecap in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Huang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kneecap.
Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.
Huang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kneecap circles away quickly and effectively.
Kneecap jabs Huang right on the nose. Huang blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Kneecap gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Kneecap manages to retain guard.
Huang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kneecap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang throws a big elbow that misses.
Kneecap trying to keep a closed guard but Huang is proving a slippery customer.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass. #T1#
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Kneecap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneecap is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneecap, not yet.
Kneecap pulls Huang in close to his closed guard and prevents Huang from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kneecap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kneecap counters with a big head kick but Huang shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Huang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huang.
Huang lands a glancing blow to the side of Kneecap's head.
Kneecap misses the shot to the body.
Kneecap lands a jab to the head.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneecap.
Huang misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huang.
Kneecap misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Huang. Those never looked like landing.
Kneecap lands a glancing blow to the side of Huang's head.
Huang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneecap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kneecap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Kneecap is quick to defend against it.
Pretentious Kneecap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kneecap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huang throws a body punch but Kneecap moves out of range.
Huang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kneecap throws out a loose jab but Huang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kneecap. Huang shrugs it off though.
Huang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kneecap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huang lands a jab to Kneecap's midsection.#TD#
Huang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard. #REVB#
Kneecap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Kneecap 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Kneecap has momentary wrist control but Huang slips an elbow through the middle.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kneecap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kneecap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneecap is retaining full guard.
Kevin Huang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneecap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard. #REVB#
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Huang.
I think Huang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Kevin Huang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
GPG 30 Cobb vs Sanchez
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Huang moves into the clinch successfully.
Huang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cook gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huang.
#TD2#
Cook manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Huang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Huang trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom. #T1#
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.#SUB#
Huang drops back looking for a leg! Cook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cook manages to kick Huang off! Huang jumps back into Cook's guard.
Cook looking to control.
Huang passes Cook's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cook is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cook avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cook is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Huang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cook doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Huang thows a huge punch but Cook dodges it nicely.
Huang passes to side control.
Cook avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Huang. #T3##SUB#
Huang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cook defending against the ground and pound.
Huang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cook some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Huang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cook is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Huang trying to control the position but Cook is working away.
Cook struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Huang is trying to get an arm triangle but Cook is defending well.
Huang tries to advance to mount but Cook denies him.
Huang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang trying to control the position but Cook is working away.
Huang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Huang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cook!
Cook struggling a bit here.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cook rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huang's guard! Nice work there by Cook!
Huang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cook drops back, looking for a kneebar! Huang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Huang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Huang! #REVR##SUB#
Huang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cook keeps working.
Cook can't do much from the bottom here.
Cook is looking to regain half guard here but Huang keeps moving and retains side control.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cook keeps working. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cook has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Cook.
Huang is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Cook goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Huang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cook's guard! Nice work there by Huang!
Huang trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Cook is keeping the position.#T3#
Huang wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Huang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Cook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cook is staying active underneath Huang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cook 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.
Cook trying to control here.
Huang works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huang fails to advance to Cook's back.
Huang wants to control the pace but Cook is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Huang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Huang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cook is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cook tries to lock up and control but Huang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Huang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Cook is controlling an arm, preventing Huang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Huang trying to control but Cook is having none of it.
Huang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang controlling his opponent.
Cook wants to control but Huang is having none of it.#SUB#
Huang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cook has worked his arm free - good work by Cook!
#T2##SUB#
Huang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Huang taking a break here but Cook is having none of it and regains half guard.
Huang passes to full mount! #T3#
Huang thowing shots but they're missing.
Huang throws some wild stikes that Cook manages to avoid easily.
Cook is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cook holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Huang tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Huang landing shots from mount. #T4#
Huang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cook?
Huang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cook is looking to escape.
Cook manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Cook, under a barage of strikes from Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Huang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cook on his heels. He'll look to pass Cook's guard now, I'm sure.
Huang slips nicely into half guard.
Huang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang trying to pass the guard but Cook defending well.
Huang trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Huang is nestled in close to Cook, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
Cook won't allow Huang to pass to mount. #T1#
Cook is not content to let Huang control the position.#SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura but Cook is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huang to get the leverage.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Cook is defending well.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.
Huang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cook is holding on to half guard well.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cook lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Huang jumps guard and drags Cook to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang keeping full guard, as Cook tries to pass.
Cook trying to move into half guard but instead Huang has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Huang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Cook has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
Cook won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Huang wants to take a breather but Cook is having none of it.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
Huang trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom. #T4#
Huang working away.
Huang controls the position from side control.
Huang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cook is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang had his way with Josh Cook in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Huang moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Huang throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cook as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Huang looking to score a takedown here. Cook is defending well but Huang drives through and ends up in Cook's guard.
Cook working a defensive guard here.
Cook trying to control the position here.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huang throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cook pinned against the cage. Cook gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cook lands with a good body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cook enables Huang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cook manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Josh Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang throws a big elbow that misses.
Huang wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Cook is adopting a defensive guard.
Cook can't keep his opponent in guard - Huang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Huang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cook is avoiding damage well.
Huang in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huang advances to mount.
Huang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Huang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cook wants to hold on but Huang pushes him away.
Huang wants to take Cook's back here but Cook is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cook wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
Kevin Huang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huang, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang retains his featherweight title!
Kevin Huang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Huang misses with a straight left.
Kneecap lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huang at a distance.
Huang misses with a body punch
and Kneecap counters with a right hand to the body.
Kneecap staying out of range there.
Kneecap wants to counter the offense by Huang and move into the clinch position.
Huang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kneecap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kneecap throws a hook but Huang avoids it easily.#TD#
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kneecap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneecap is not content to let Huang control the position. #SUB#
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huang in side control, throwing shots but Kneecap defends. #T1#
Huang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kneecap sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kneecap keeps working.
Kneecap defending against the ground and pound.
Huang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Huang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Huang is trying to get an arm triangle but Kneecap is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Huang.
Huang working the ground and pound but Kneecap is defending the strikes. #T2#
Huang wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.
Huang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Huang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kneecap dodges the ground and pound from Huang.
Kneecap prevents Huang from moving into mount.
Huang trying to control the action but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Kneecap is trying to work for a sweep but Huang has mounted him!#T3##SUB#
Huang working for a submission but Kneecap is keeping him at bay.
Kneecap blocking the ground and pound.
Huang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kneecap holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Huang tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kneecap working to try and regain half guard.
Kneecap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Kneecap defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huang.
Huang prevents Kneecap from getting the reversal.#T4#
Huang punching from mount but Kneecap doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Huang has hold of Kneecap's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kneecap manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huang looking to ground and pound but Kneecap is blocking nicely.
Huang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kneecap is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang misses with a head shot.
Huang tries to control but Kneecap wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kneecap throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
Kneecap lands with an uppercut that bounces Huang off the cage and back into range.
Huang lands with an overhand left.
Kneecap walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kneecap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kneecap sprawls and moves away.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneecap wants to counter the offense by Huang and move into the clinch position.
Kneecap dodges the punch combination from Huang.
Kneecap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kneecap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneecap misses with a wild body shot.
Kneecap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kneecap misses with a leg kick.
Kneecap throws a series of punches but Huang moves out of range.
Huang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneecap moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneecap wants to clinch.
Huang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.#T1#
Nice shot by Huang.
Huang with a poor takedown
and Kneecap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneecap lands with a cross.
Huang misses with the combination.
Huang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Kneecap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kneecap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kneecap is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang is really struggling to control Kneecap but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Huang in side control, throwing shots but Kneecap defends.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Huang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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!
Huang in side control, throwing shots but Kneecap defends.
Huang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneecap can do to turn this around?
Kneecap is trying to get back to half guard.
Huang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Huang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huang tries to advance to mount but Kneecap denies him.
Huang wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kneecap defending against the ground and pound.
Huang working away.#SUB#
Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kneecap has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Kneecap.
Huang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kneecap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kneecap just content to control the position.
Kneecap trying to control the action but Huang is working from the bottom. #T4#
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Kneecap keeps moving and retains side control.
Kneecap wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Huang is looking for a sweep.
Kneecap wants to stand but Huang has his arm trapped.
Huang is letting Kneecap control him for a moment.
Huang tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Kneecap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneecap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huang.
Kneecap misses with a looping right.
Kneecap lands a slapping body shot.
Huang swinging wildly here.
Kneecap misses with an uppercut. Huang saw that one coming.
Kneecap lands a jab.
Kneecap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Huang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kneecap closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kneecap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kneecap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kneecap takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Huang misses the target.
Kneecap doesn't manage to clinch there - Huang circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kneecap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huang circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kneecap avoids it really well and circles away.
Huang sets himself, and Kneecap steps forward looking for the clinch! Huang avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Kneecap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang slips a straight right by Kneecap.
Kneecap slips a straight right by Huang.
Kneecap takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Huang attempts a counter takedown but Kneecap avoids it well and moves away.
Kneecap misses with a two punch combination.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kneecap sprawls well. Kneecap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kneecap.
Kneecap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Huang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huang lands a body shot.
Kneecap misses with a double jab.
Kneecap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kneecap sprawls and moves away.
Kneecap feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huang's calf.#T2#
Kneecap is looking to slow Huang down with leg kicks.
Huang throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneecap scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Huang misses.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kneecap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Huang.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Kneecap sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Kneecap misses.
Huang looks for a takedown but Kneecap sprawls well.
Kneecap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneecap lands a jab to the nose.
Kneecap works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huang misses with a looping left.
Kneecap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Huang lands with an overhand left.
Kneecap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kneecap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huang lands the left hand.
Kneecap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huang.
Huang throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneecap.
Kneecap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huang manages to avoid it.#TD#
Huang gets the takedown into side control.
Kneecap is looking to reverse the position.
Kneecap is not content to let Huang control the position. #T4#
Huang throws a strike aimed at the side of Kneecap's head but Kneecap avoids it well.
Huang wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy.
Huang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Huang tries to advance position but instead Kneecap slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Jab by Huang.
Kneecap moves away from the strike by Huang.
Kneecap throws out a loose jab but Huang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneecap is looking to slow Huang down with leg kicks.
Kneecap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kneecap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huang tries for a takedown but Kneecap circles away easily
and Kneecap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneecap moves out of range as Huang strikes.
Kneecap lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneecap is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kneecap doesn't manage to clinch there - Huang circles away.
Huang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kneecap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Huang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kneecap misses with an uppercut. Huang saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Kneecap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Huang throws a combination. Kneecap tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheers as Kneecap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huang doesn't seem phased though.
Kneecap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kneecap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kneecap slips a straight right by Huang.
Kneecap throws out a counter right but Huang avoids it with no problem.
Huang misses with a body shot
and Kneecap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneecap takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kneecap misses with a straight left.
Kneecap takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Kneecap lands.
Kneecap wants to land a leg kick but Huang is out of range.
Huang misses with a straight right.
Huang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneecap just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Huang avoids the body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneecap.
Huang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huang misses with a wild body shot.
Huang slips a straight right by Kneecap.
Huang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Huang throws a right hand that Kneecap ducks under and follows up with a left that Kneecap also avoids with ease.
Kneecap throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kneecap walks into a straight right hand from Huang.
Kneecap throws out a loose jab but Huang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kneecap.
Kneecap connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huang. Huang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kneecap digs a good hook to Huang's body.
Kneecap throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Kneecap does it's job there.
Kneecap misses with a hook.
Huang slips under a jab from Kneecap.#T3#
Huang staying out of range there.
Huang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneecap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneecap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Huang.
Kneecap misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kneecap drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneecap misses the target.
Kneecap looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Kneecap slips under a jab from Huang.#T4#
Kneecap takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Kneecap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang shoots in and drives through. Kneecap sprawls well.
Kneecap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kneecap. Kneecap obviously looking to wear him down.
Huang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kneecap throws out the jab.
Kneecap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kneecap throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Huang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kneecap.
Pretentious Kneecap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kneecap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huang's head.
Huang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneecap.
As Kneecap looks to move away, Huang throws a big counter combo but Kneecap just gets out of the way.
Huang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneecap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Huang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kneecap sprawls well initially but Huang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kneecap wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pretentious Kneecap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Huang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huang on the side of the head. #TD#
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kneecap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Huang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Huang swings around for an armbar but Kneecap sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Huang's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huang wants to control from the top but Kneecap keeps moving.
Huang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kneecap is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneecap is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huang.
Huang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Kneecap is keeping the position.
Huang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kneecap's guard.
Huang is trying to control. Kneecap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huang passes to side control.
Huang throws an elbow but Kneecap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Huang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kneecap keeps working.
Kneecap prevents Huang from improving position.
Huang throws an elbow but Kneecap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kneecap is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Huang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kneecap is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
Huang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Huang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Huang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Huang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Huang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang tries to control but Kneecap wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Huang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Kevin Huang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Huang needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Huang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Kansalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huang tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang shoots in but Kansalainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huang fails with the takedown.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huang throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Huang.#T1#
Huang throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Kansalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Huang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kansalainen is trying to control Huang's posture but Huang avoids it.
Kansalainen is not content to let Huang control the position.
Kansalainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huang.
Kansalainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard. #T2#
Huang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Huang controlling the action here.
Kansalainen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kansalainen is not content to let Huang control the position.
Kansalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kansalainen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huang thows a huge punch but Kansalainen dodges it nicely.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huang throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kansalainen to regain full guard. #T3#
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pushing down on Kansalainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huang is looking to advance position but Kansalainen won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huang is working away from the top position though.
Kansalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huang.
Kansalainen won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Huang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kansalainen is trying to stand.
#T4#
Huang wants to pass to mount but Kansalainen is defending the position.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huang prevents Kansalainen from improving his position.
Kansalainen is controlling Huang's trapped leg to prevent Huang from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huang misses with a body shot.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kansalainen swivels and escapes.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kansalainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huang slips a jab from Kansalainen.
And Huang tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansalainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Kansalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huang throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kansalainen wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Huang tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen cracks Huang with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Huang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huang.
Nice sprawl there from Kansalainen as Huang shoots in.#TD2#
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kansalainen is positioning himself well to prevent Huang advancing to mount.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansalainen is looking to improve his position.
Kansalainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Huang from advancing position. #SUB2#
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Kansalainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang throwing shots but Kansalainen is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Huang has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kansalainen defend it? Huang steps over the head and cranks it - Kansalainen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Kevin Huang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Huang moves out of range.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Diame Jr pushes him off.
Diame Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Huang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diame Jr misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Huang darts in and clinches Diame Jr up against the cage.
Huang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diame Jrs head.
Diame Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diame Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang misses with a body punch.
Huang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huang misses with a body punch.
Huang misses with the head strike.
Huang misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Huang has double underhooks.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diame Jr is trying to force a seperation but Huang has the dominant position.
Huang effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diame Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Huang misses with a punch to the body.
Huang working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang throws a punch but it's blocked by Diame Jr.
Huang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diame Jr has had enough of the clinch but Huang keeps him there for the moment.
Huang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang tries to work over Diame Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
Huang swings wildly with an uppercut but Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Huang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huang effectively controlling the action here.
Huang stalling.
Huang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huang is stalling here.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Diame Jr breaks from the clinch.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huang blocks the body kick.
Diame Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Diame Jr has closed the distance and engaged Huang in a clinch.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diame Jr.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Huang prevents Diame Jr from breaking the clinch.
Huang working aggressively here.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
Huang throws a punch but it's blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Huang misses with some punches.
Huang cracks Diame Jr with a nice body shot.
Huang tries to throw a body punch but Diame Jr avoids it by throwing Huang back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang misses with the head strike.
Huang digs a right hand into Diame Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diame Jr's gas tank.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diame Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huang can turn it around.
Huang has Diame Jr pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Huang moves into range and clinches up with Diame Jr.
Diame Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diame Jr blocking some punches.
#BC#
Diame Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Huang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Huang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!#BC#
Diame Jr breaks from the clinch.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huang but Huang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Huang has closed the distance and engaged Diame Jr in a clinch.
Huang lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Diame Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diame Jr blocking some punches.
Diame Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huang gets through Diame Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diame Jr can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Diame Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diame Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huang avoids the head kick by Diame Jr.
Huang misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Diame Jr.
Huang works Diame Jr's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Huang gets a clinch.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang working aggressively here.
#T2#
Diame Jr prevents a body shot from Huang.
Huang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Diame Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huang avoids the head kick by Diame Jr.
Huang tries to counter with a clinch but Diame Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diame Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huang defends well and Diame Jr ends up having to push Huang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diame Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Huang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Huang drives through and clinches with Diame Jr against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diame Jr.
Huang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huang lands a left hand.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Huang.
Huang misses with some punches.
Huang lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Huang.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang working aggressively here.
#BC#
Diame Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Diame Jr tries to keep at a distance but Huang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diame Jrs head.
Huang working aggressively here.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage.
Huang working aggressively here.
#T4#
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Huang lands a nice shot to the body.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang swings wildly with an uppercut but Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huang has Diame Jr pressed against the cage.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Diame Jr is trying to force a seperation but Huang has the dominant position.
Huang misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Diame Jr wants to break free but Huang has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr shoots in for a double leg but Huang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Huang moves into the clinch successfully.
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Huang has double underhooks.
Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang misses with a punch on the inside.
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang.
Huang working aggressively here.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is stalling here.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diame Jr as Huang tries to tie him up.
Huang tries a body shot but Diame Jr blocks it.
Kevin Huang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang scores with a shot to the side of Diame Jr's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huang lands a hook that snaps the head of Diame Jr backwards. #T2#
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Diame Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Diame Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Diame Jr lands but Huang takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Huang has closed the distance and engaged Diame Jr in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang. #T3#
Diame Jr blocking some punches.
Huang has Diame Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Diame Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diame Jr is trying to force a seperation but Huang has the dominant position.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Huang presses Diame Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Huang tries to throw a body punch but Diame Jr avoids it by throwing Huang back against the cage.
Huang lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huang.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
Huang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Diame Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dumba Diame Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Huang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Huang has Diame Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diame Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Huang controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Huang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huang 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PFF 15w Gagnon vs Delaney
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Huang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
Huang slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Kneecap, which made it look bad.
Huang takes a swing at Kneecap's ribcage but misses.
Huang misses with a hook.
Kneecap misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Kneecap fights it but they end up in guard.
Kneecap seems keen to control Huang's posture.
Huang forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass. #T1#
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang throws a strike but Kneecap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneecap 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.
Kneecap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Kneecap looking to pass the guard.
Kneecap wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Kneecap is proving a slippery customer.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang is trying to keep Kneecap in close.
Kneecap content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kneecap trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huang has a takedown stuffed.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Kneecap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kneecap counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Kneecap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kneecap circles away.
Huang darts in looking for a takedown but Kneecap gets double underhooks and turns Huang into the cage.
As Huang tries to get set, Kneecap tries to push him back and clinch up but Huang manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Kneecap rushes Huang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huang.
I was talking to Kneecap's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneecap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneecap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huang is trying to drag Kneecap to the mat but Kneecap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huang can't get the takedown.
Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kneecap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneecap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Huang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kneecap is trying to keep an underhook but Huang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Huang looks winded!
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!
Huang stops Kneecap from getting back to his feet.
Huang thows a huge punch but Kneecap dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Kneecap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Huang.
Kneecap 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.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang is still trying to improve position.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kneecap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kneecap looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneecap, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kneecap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kneecap throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Kneecap misses with a straight right.
Kneecap tries to clinch there but Huang circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kneecap here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kneecap lands a slapping body shot.
Huang moves away from the strike by Kneecap.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kneecap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huang.
Huang punishes Kneecap's body with a nice straight punch.
Kneecap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneecap stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kneecap darts in and clinches Huang up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Kneecap.
Huang is trying to drag Kneecap to the mat but Kneecap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kneecap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kneecap works Huang's body with a nice hook.
Pretentious Kneecap is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kneecap.
A slow jab from Huang misses its intended target. #TD2#
Huang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kneecap!
Huang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kneecap is looking for a sweep.
Kevin Huang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huang is trying to ground and pound but Kneecap uses the momentary lack of control by Huang to regain half guard.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kneecap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kneecap is looking for a sweep. Huang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Huang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kneecap's head.
Huang wants to pass to mount but Kneecap is defending the position.
Huang misses with a head shot. Kneecap uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kneecap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huang trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Kneecap wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Kneecap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huang controls the pace.#T3#
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kneecap swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kneecap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kneecap.
Kneecap misses with a hook.
Kneecap thuds his right hand into Huang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Huang.
Pretentious Kneecap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kneecap avoids it really well and circles away.
Kneecap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huang dives in and grabs Kneecap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kneecap pushes down on Huang's head and hops out.#T4##TD2#
Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kneecap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kneecap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneecap is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap has his hands on Huang's head, controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kneecap's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Huang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kneecap tries to clinch but Huang is having none of it.
Kneecap misses with a straight right.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kneecap tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kneecap to the ground. Kneecap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kneecap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kneecap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kneecap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huang.
Kneecap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huang needs to keep his hands up - Kneecap had a free shot at his head there.
Kneecap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneecap lands a lovely overhand right.
Kneecap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kneecap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kneecap moves into the clinch.
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!
Kneecap lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Huang's head.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Kneecap presses Huang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Kneecap pushes Huang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huang has Kneecap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kneecap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Good body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap gets underhooks to prevent Huang's takedown attempt.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huang takes a shot to the head.
Huang tries to score a body lock takedown but Kneecap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneecap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneecap has Huang pressed against the cage, preventing Huang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneecap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneecap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneecap is leaning against Huang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kneecap.
#ROC#
Huang is rocked!
Kneecap is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kneecap down to the mat. Kneecap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huang is still on wobbly legs! Can Kneecap finish him?
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pretentious Kneecap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huang seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Huang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kneecap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huang.
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneecap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huang misses with a hook
and Kneecap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kneecap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kneecap as he jumps to the side.
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kneecap sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kneecap lands a body shot.
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kneecap sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kneecap is looking to counter the offense by Huang and move into the clinch.
Huang misses with a takedown
and Kneecap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kneecap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kneecap wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Kneecap closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the cage.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneecap.
Huang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneecap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneecap stops a takedown attempt from Huang.
Kneecap lands a nice uppercut.
Pretentious Kneecap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kneecap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Huang is looking for a takedown.
Kneecap gets underhooks to prevent Huang's takedown attempt.
Kneecap lands with a right to the head.
Kneecap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kneecap prevents it.
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneecap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneecap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Huang looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pretentious Kneecap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kneecap, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Pretentious Kneecap!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Pretentious Kneecap!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Pretentious Kneecap!
Pretentious Kneecap wins by unanimous decision!
Pretentious Kneecap managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XFighter Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Kevin Huang spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back better and stronger! '.
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Event:
PFF 13 - Sanchez vs Steve
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Huang swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Huang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Huang working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Huang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Huang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huang controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Huang wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Huang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huang breaks from Anderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huang wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huang is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson tries to control Huang's body but Huang pushes him off. Anderson squirms to his side and now Huang has his back! #SUB#
Huang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Huang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Huang is looking for a rear naked choke here but Anderson reverses the position brilliantly into Huang's guard!
Huang wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
Huang trying to control the position but Anderson is working away. #T4#
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Huang scoring with punches from side control.
Huang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson taking shots to the head.
Huang controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Huang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Huang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Huang tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Huang scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Huang keeps the fight on the outside.
Huang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Huang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson wants to clinch up but Huang keeps it at a distance.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Huang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Huang has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Huang dives into Anderson's guard.
Huang landing some decent shots from guard.
Huang pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson 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.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Huang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Huang finish him?
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
Huang tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Huang works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Huang has hold of Anderson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huang looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang lands a big elbow.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Huang has isolated one of Anderson's arms. Anderson looking to fight him off but Huang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KFC 35: ovo kills TJ
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Huang digs a good body shot into Warne's ribs.
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warne defends well and Huang ends up having to push Warne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huang just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Warne drives through with a takedown into Huang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huang wants to hit a switch here but Warne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huang there! #SUB#
Warne goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Huang turns into him and now he's in Warne's guard.
Warne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warne wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Huang trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Huang stays in close to Warne's body and controls the position.
Warne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Huang is holding on to half guard well.
Warne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huang 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.
Huang working to try and regain half guard.
Warne wants to control the pace but Huang is squirming around nicely.
Huang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Warne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huang is looking to escape.
Huang working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Huang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Warne. #SUB#
Warne looking to secure an arm triangle but Huang defends it well.
Huang is squirming around, avoiding Warne's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Warne looking for a guillotine from mount but Huang is having none of it. #T3#
Huang is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Warne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Huang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Huang!
Huang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huang is pushing down on Warne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warne is fighting to maintain full guard but Huang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huang working the head and body with strikes.
Huang drops an elbow to the side of Warne's head.
Warne is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Huang is looking to stall here but Warne recovers full guard.
Warne is controlling Huang's posture.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang postures up in Warne's guard and throws a big left but Warne blocks it.
Huang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang lands a couple of digs.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Warne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Warne. No joy for Huang on that attempt.
Huang with a poor takedown #TD#
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huang won't be happy with that.
Huang tries to bench press Warne off him but Warne keeps the position.
Warne tries to move to mount but Huang blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Warne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huang keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne trying to pass the guard but Huang defending well. #T1#
Warne is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Warne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warne.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Warne has control of the leg. #SUB#
Warne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warne.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang won't allow Warne to pass to mount.
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warne is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Huang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shane Warne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Huang wants to pass the guard but Warne is keeping the position.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huang passes Warne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warne is pressing down on Huang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Huang looking to control but Warne passes into half guard.
#T4#
Huang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warne trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Huang 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#
Huang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warne's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Warne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Huang closes the distance and clinches up with Warne, looking for a takedown. Huang pushes Warne against the cage but Warne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warne feinted with a counter takedown.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warne avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huang.
Warne feinted with a counter takedown.
Shane Warne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Warne leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warne attempts a counter takedown but Huang avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warne was well out of range. Poor timing from Huang.
Warne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Huang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warne is pressing down on Huang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huang won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
Huang advances position into side control!
Warne stops Huang from passing to mount.
Warne wants to control but Huang postures up.
Warne tries to buck Huang off but Huang is having none of it.
Huang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Warne's legs.
Huang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Warne gets back to half guard.#T2#
Warne wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.
Huang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warne won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Warne wants to get back to full guard.
Huang uses his free foot to push down on Warne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warne.
Poor strikes thrown by Huang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warne working to try and regain half guard.
Warne taking shots to the head.
Warne can't escape the position.
Huang with shots to the head and body - Warne looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Huang is landing with some decent strikes but Warne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Huang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warne is trying to escape the mount.
Huang looking to control but Warne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang is landing with some decent strikes but Warne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Warne is rocked!
Warne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oh Warne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huang's back!#SUB#
Warne working for a choke but Huang is defending well.
Warne seems to have got his legs back now.
Warne keeps control of the position as Huang tries to break free.
#T4#
Huang trying to control the action but Warne just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Warne is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Huang knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Huang for a finish.
Huang tries to escape but Warne has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Huang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang turns into Warne and is now in his guard.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Warne is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warne avoids it really well and circles away.
Warne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huang sprawls and moves away.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Warne counters with a single leg into guard. Huang didn't expect that.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Warne passes into half guard. #SUB#
Warne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne passes to full mount!
Warne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Warne jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Huang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Warne keeps moving and retains side control.
Warne tries to move to mount but Huang blocks the move with his legs.
Huang looking for a sweep but Warne has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huang is desperately trying to improve his position but Warne has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Warne controlling from the full mount.
Huang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang trying to control the position.
Warne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huang is not content to let Warne control the position. #T3#
Huang is looking for a sweep.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Warne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warne. #SUB#
Warne seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Huang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huang.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Warne is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warne is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warne holds on and takes a little breather.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warne is keeping the position for now.
Warne is trying to keep Huang in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warne keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Warne had his way with Kevin Huang in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Warne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warne advances to mount. #SUB#
Warne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Huang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Huang!
Warne wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warne is trying to control the position but Huang postures up. #T1#
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Warne is retaining full guard.
Warne pulls Huang in to control the position.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Warne is controlling Huang's posture.
Warne is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
Huang throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Warne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shane Warne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huang controlling from the top position.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Warne is keeping the position.
Huang trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
Warne is controlling Huang's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warne.
Huang stuffs the takedown attempt from Warne. Warne gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Huang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warne is fending him off so far but Huang persists. Nope, Warne circles away and we're back to standing.
Warne tries to counter with a takedown but Huang is quick to defend against it.
Huang misses with a takedown #TD#
and Warne counters with a takedown into side control.
Shane Warne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Warne keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Warne politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Warne prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Huang tries to buck Warne off but Warne is having none of it.
Huang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warne's best efforts.
Warne works his way into side control.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warne taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang wants to control but Warne postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Warne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Warne!
Shane Warne retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Warne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kevin Huang was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better and stronger! '.
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Event:
KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Huang shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huang on the side of the head.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huang feinted with a counter takedown.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Huang is rocked!
Huang slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Oh Huang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huang fails with the takedown
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Huang shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Huang slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao jabs at Huang's body.#TD#
Huang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Huang is in close to Pacquiao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Huang postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
Huang advances position into side control!
Huang working the ground and pound but Pacquiao is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Huang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pacquiao is trying to escape and Huang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pacquiao is forced to tap! Nice work there by Huang! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Huang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 28: Johnson vs Steve
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
San Diego connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Diego stuffs the takedown.
Huang with a lazy takedown attempt
and San Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but San Diego circles away.
San Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
San Diego lands a big right hand that sends Huang crashing to the mat! San Diego stays standing though and waves Huang back to his feet!#ROC2#
Huang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang tries for a takedown but San Diego circles away easily
and San Diego counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Huang out cold! What a finish! San Diego is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo San Diego!
Angelo San Diego is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Angelo San Diego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kevin Huang spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back better and stronger! '.
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Event:
KFC 24: Steve vs Huang
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Steve gets caught flat footed, as Huang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
Huang pushing down on Steve's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steve is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huang's back!
Huang rolls, trying to escape but Steve keeps control of the position.
Steve controlling from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang tries to break free.
Steve biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1#
Huang is in bad spot here.
Huang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Steve throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Huang tries to escape but Steve has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huang on the ground.
Huang is keeping busy.
Huang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Huang tries to get to full guard but Steve has control of the leg.
Huang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steve is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steve wanted to stand there but Huang had control of the position.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steve is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
Steve controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steve trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Steve is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Huang working for a triangle but Steve defends it easily.
Steve is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Huang is looking for a triangle but Steve pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steve wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Steve preventing the sweep.
Steve is stalling in the full guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Huang 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Huang misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huang tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huang has his takedown stuffed
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
George Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
Huang slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
#T1#
Steve leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
George Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.#TD2#
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steve trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Steve is trying to stand back up but Huang is controlling him
Huang wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
Steve wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Steve swings for the body but Huang moves out of range.
Huang has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Huang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Huang passes into half guard.
Kevin Huang has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR##SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steve defends it well. #T4#
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Huang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Huang trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
Huang is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Steve takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Steve leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Huang looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Huang just gets out of the way.#KD#
Steve lands a left and a right that send Huang crashing to the mat, dazed. Steve thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Huang is rocked!
Steve misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve looking to control.
Steve wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve wants to hit a switch here but Huang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steve there!
Huang wants to control the pace but Steve is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Huang is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Steve is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Steve flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Huang anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Steve and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Huang slips an arm under Steve chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Huang has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Huang is squeezing on Steve like an anaconda would it's prey. Steve fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Huang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 17: Azevedo vs Paine
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Built manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Huang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Built has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Built is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Built on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Built tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Built defends it well.
Huang not doing much here.
Huang prevents Built from standing back up.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huang in particular looking to stall.
Built knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huang on the ground.
Built is in trouble now - Huang has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Huang has hold of Built's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Built manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huang is looking to work his way around to Built's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Huang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Built?
Huang sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Huang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Huang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Built has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Huang controlling from the full mount.
Built prevents Huang from taking his back.#SUB2#
Huang working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Built looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Huang! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Huang!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Huang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 13: San Diego vs Azevedo
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunter sprawls well. Hunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Huang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Huang forces his way into half guard.
Huang is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang content to control rather than advance.
Huang stops Hunter from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Huang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huang trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it.
Huang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huang trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it.
Huang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunter 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.#SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Huang maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hunter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Huang has cracked it and Hunter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Huang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
KFC 7: Shuman vs San Diego
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huang.#TD#
Huang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valk keeps working. #SUB#
Huang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Valk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Huang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Valk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valk wants to get back to his feet.
Huang working the ground and pound from side control.
Huang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valk wants to get back to his feet.
Huang 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.
Valk stops Huang from passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huang controls the position.
Huang moves into full mount!
Huang wants to control the pace but Valk is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huang tries to control but Valk wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Huang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valk hang on?
Huang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Huang tries to control but Valk wriggling away.
Valk is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Huang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Huang has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Valk is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Huang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 2: Kennedy vs Burns
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Goodman throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Huang feints and as Goodman raises his hands in defense, Huang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huang slips nicely into half guard.
Huang is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.
Huang slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huang moves into full mount! Goodman won't be happy about that! #T1#
Huang trying to control but Goodman is having none of it.
Huang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huang wants to control the pace but Goodman is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Huang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Goodman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Huang tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position.
Huang is not content to let Goodman control the position.
Goodman working away.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huang keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Huang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goodman connects with a decent elbow.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.
Goodman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huang tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Huang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Huang keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman wants to stand but Huang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Huang looks to move away, Goodman throws a big counter combo but Huang just gets out of the way.
Huang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huang somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goodman misses with a wild combination.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huang momentarily.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goodman enables Huang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goodman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Huang is looking to pass into half guard but Goodman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodman is in guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Goodman wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Huang 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.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard. #T1#
Goodman working a defensive guard here.
Huang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kevin Huang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman controlling the position.
Huang postures up.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman is looking to stand up but Huang isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Huang trying to control the position but Goodman is working away.
Goodman has one of Huang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Huang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Goodman is trying to control Huang's posture but Huang avoids it.
Goodman is trying to escape the position but Huang is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huang. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billy Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang tries for a takedown but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huang fails with the takedown
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman looks to land a combination but Huang avoids it well. #TD2#
Huang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half guard.
Huang is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Goodman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Huang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huang dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Huang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goodman prevents Huang from taking his back.
Huang tries to control but Goodman wriggling away.
Goodman wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
Huang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Huang works his way to his opponent's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Huang is looking to control Goodman but Goodman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Huang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Huang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Goodman's body.
#T2#
Goodman is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Huang controls the action.
Goodman just trying to survive but Huang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Goodman is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Goodman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huang.
Huang controls the position.#SUB2#
Huang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goodman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goodman for a finish. #SUB2#
Huang is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goodman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Huang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Goodman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
Huang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Huang wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Huang looking for the choke from the back.
What can Goodman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Huang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goodman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goodman for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Huang looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Huang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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