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Event:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brah. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brah controls the position.
Brah working away.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Ignatowski won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away. #T4#
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (5) Ignatowski
Brah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
Brah trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (8) Ignatowski#T6#
Ignatowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brah to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brah (4) vs (11) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Brah showing good submission defense here.
Brah tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brah is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
Brah turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to keep Brah in close.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (9) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T7#
Brah moves into full mount! Ignatowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (12) vs (11) Ignatowski
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brah takes Ignatowski's back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (15) vs (11) Ignatowski#SUB#
Brah goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ignatowski escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (15) vs (13) Ignatowski#T8#
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (15) vs (16) Ignatowski
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah reaches up and holds on to Ignatowski to control the position.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Brah manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (17) vs (16) Ignatowski
Brah trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah preventing the sweep.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard but Brah manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (20) vs (16) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah postures up.#SUB#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Ignatowski is not content to let Brah control the position.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Brah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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.#T12#
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Brah controlling the action here. #SUB#
Brah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Brah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Brah postures up. #T13#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Ignatowski controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski has an active guard here but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 20 to 16.
After winning the bout, Edgy Brah 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:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Archer to the mat! Archer manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Archer
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Archer
Brah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Brah wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brah there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer prevents Brah from getting the reversal.
Brah tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Brah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Brah is looking to get to half guard.
Brah 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.
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Brah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brah has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Brah is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer is fighting to break Brah's control of his arms but Brah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brah trying to control the position.
#T4#
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (5) Archer
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Brah has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Brah wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Brah slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah content to control rather than advance.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brah in particular looking to stall.
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Archer is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brah is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Brah stalling away here and it's allowed Archer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brah wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Brah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah being controlled here momentarily.
Brah is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (7) Archer#SUB#
Brah working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Archer prevents Brah from improving his position.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Brah is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brah actively working from the bottom here.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working. #T10#
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.
Brah is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Brah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brah trying to control but Archer postures up.
Brah won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Brah keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Brah tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T11##SUB#
Brah actively working from the bottom here.
Archer controlling the action here.
Brah is controlling Archer's trapped leg to prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
Brah continues to stall.
Brah trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (10) Archer#T12#
Brah wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (4) vs (13) Archer
Archer avoiding Brah 's attempts to control his hands.
Brah rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brah moves into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Archer advances to half guard. #T13#
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Brah is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Archer controlling the action here.
Brah wants to get back to full guard but Archer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (16) Archer
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Brah tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Archer working away.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer happy to just control the position for now.
Brah struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 16 to 4.
Our winner, Able Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Brah shoots in and bounces Toehold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Toehold
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brah manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Brah controlling the position.#T1#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Brah is controlling Toehold's posture.
Brah keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Brah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brah is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Toehold
Brah prevents Toehold from taking his back.
Brah manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toehold trying to control from Brah's half guard. Brah has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Brah looking for a sweep. Not yet Brah, not yet.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah controlling the position.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Brah controlling the position.
Brah looking to control.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T4#
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Toehold has gone for a leg lock! Brah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (5) Toehold
Brah trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toehold has his foot on Brah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brah works his way back into a safe position though.
Brah slips nicely into half guard.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (7) vs (5) Toehold
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T5#
Brah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Toehold will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Brah taking a break here but Toehold is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toehold's thigh. Toehold counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Toehold is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brah has his hands clasped together but Toehold extends and breaks Brah's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Toehold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Toehold!
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli fails with the takedown#TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Halli
Brah staying calm.
Brah'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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli holds on to Brah's head and controls the position momentarily.
Halli is not content to let Brah control the position. #T1#
Halli wants to control but Brah postures up.
Halli seems a little lost for a moment, as Brah dominates the positioning.
Halli is not content to let Brah control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Halli being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Brah.#T2#
Brah trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Brah is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halli is letting Brah control him for a moment. #SUB#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brah's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (2) Halli
Halli wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.#T5#
Brah is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Brah looking to control.
#T6#
Brah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (2) Halli
Brah forces his way into half guard.
Brah is stalling here. Halli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (6) vs (6) Halli
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah 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.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Brah is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (6) vs (8) Halli
Halli controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah is looking to get to half guard.
Halli avoids the attempt from Brah to control.#T9#
Brah is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Brah reaches up to try and control the position but Halli seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brah rolls and tries to escape and now Halli has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (6) vs (11) Halli
Brah trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Brah is really stuck here.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brah tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Halli gets his hands free as Brah looks to control.
Brah tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halli controlling the positon.
Brah's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Halli's hands.
I really don't envy Brah right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Brah buck him off.
Brah can't escape the position.
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brah doesn't escape.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brah rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Brah trying to control the position but Halli manages to sink in the hooks.
Halli controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the position.
Halli is not going to allow Brah to sit and survive in this position.
Halli has the hooks in. Brah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Brah trying to control but not successfully.
Brah tries to escape the position.
Brah trying to control but not successfully.
Brah rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Halli gets his hands free as Brah looks to control. #T14#
Good control from Halli.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Brah manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (11) Halli
Brah trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 11 to 8.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brah.
Brah shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Brah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Brah is trying to trip Brown . He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brah persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Brah
Brown keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Brown controlling the position for now.
Brah is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brah content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Brah 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.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brah controlling the action here.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah controlling the pace.
Brown wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
#T3#
Brah is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Brah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Brah
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
Brown passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah looking to control.
Brown wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at BDS inform us that Brah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brah holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown being controlled here momentarily.
Brown is pushing down on Brah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brah is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brah controlling the position well.
Brah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (6) Brah#T6#
Brown is really stuck here.
Brah trying to control momentarily.
Brown tries to roll but Brah sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Brown defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brah's arms.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brah controlling the pace for now.
Brown regains half guard.#SUB2#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brah moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (9) Brah
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah controlling the pace for now.
Brah avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Brah is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (12) Brah
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brah controlling from mount.
Brah is looking to work his way around to Brown 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10#
Brah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Brah moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (15) Brah
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Brah moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (18) Brah
Brah has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brown just trying to survive but Brah is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brah just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Brah gets his hands free.
Brah controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Brah kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Brah keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown can't escape the position.
Brah is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brah 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.
Brah trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brown tries to escape but Brah has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brah 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.
Brown tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Brah tightening his grip on Brown , looking for the choke. #T13#
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Brah to control.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown prevents Brah from getting a body triangle.
Brah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14##SUB2#
Brah has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brah's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (18) Brah
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 18 to 4.
Edgy Brah is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Edgy Brah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Antonio Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brah shoots in and drives through. Huhrera sprawls well.#TD2#
Brah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Brah
Brah is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brah has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) Brah
My spies in BDS inform me that Brah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Brah has a good base and remains in mount.
Brah looking to control but Huhrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huhrera regains half guard.
Brah slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Huhrera is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huhrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away.
Huhrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huhrera .#T3#
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah passes Huhrera 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is looking to advance position but Huhrera won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Huhrera gets back to full guard.
Huhrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Brah passes into half guard.
Brah wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera trying to control but Brah postures up.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Huhrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (8) Brah
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to escape the position but Brah is controlling the position.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working. #T6#
Brah working away.
Brah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Huhrera gets back to half guard.
Huhrera keeping control of the position.
Well, if Brah 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.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Brah trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Huhrera defends it.
Huhrera is pressing down on Brah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah 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.
Huhrera is pulling down on Brah's head to control his posture.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Huhrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet.
Brah 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.
Huhrera pulls Brah in close to his closed guard and prevents Brah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huhrera continues to stall.
Brah controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Brah trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huhrera has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
#T12#
Brah is fighting to break Huhrera 's control of his arms but Huhrera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Huhrera '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.
Brah is pushing down on Huhrera 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huhrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Brah has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brah is trying to control. Huhrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brah is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.#T14#
Huhrera gets full guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brah trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (11) Brah#SUB2#
Brah is trying to get an arm triangle but Huhrera is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 11 to 0.
Edgy Brah thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brah to keep the fight standing.
Brah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Archer pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Brah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Archer! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Brah wants to control for a moment but Archer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Archer tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is taking a breather. Archer 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.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard. #T2#
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Brah 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.
Brah trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Brah advances to half guard.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah wants to advance to full mount but Archer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (7) vs (0) Archer#T5#
Archer trying to remain calm as Brah controls from the top position.
Archer sneaks back into half guard.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Brah trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Brah trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Brah 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.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Brah being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Brah drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brah has Archer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (7) vs (2) Archer
Brah wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Brah has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Brah is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Brah keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Brah trying to control the position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T9#
Brah is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer postures up.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Brah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (9) vs (2) Archer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Brah has passed into half guard.
Brah is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control here.
#T11#
Brah is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Archer keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Brah is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #T12#
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah advances to half guard.
Brah trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Brah wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah slows the pace down in half guard.
Brah is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
#T14#
Archer wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Brah content to control rather than advance.
Archer tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Edgy Brah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Huhrera gets caught napping as Brah dives in and scores a takedown. Huhrera manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Brah 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.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Brah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Brah passes into half guard.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Huhrera trying to control here.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Brah prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Brah stalling.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Huhrera is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Huhrera is controlling Brah's trapped leg to prevent Brah from advancing to side control.
Huhrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Huhrera pulls Brah in close to prevent any damage.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera is pulling down on Brah's head. It's preventing any offense from Brah, at least for the moment.
Brah trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Huhrera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah has his hands on Huhrera 's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Brah working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Brah is controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Brah being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Huhrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Huhrera
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Huhrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Huhrera is continuing to stall.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face as Huhrera controls the position.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Huhrera controlling the position. #T8#
Brah tries to buck Huhrera off but Huhrera is having none of it.
Brah is letting Huhrera control him for a moment.
Brah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brah trying to remain calm as Huhrera controls from the top position.
Brah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huhrera 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Brah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huhrera 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huhrera 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (6) vs (5) Huhrera
Brah trying to control.
Huhrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Huhrera controlling the position well.
Huhrera is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (9) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah slows the pace down.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Huhrera is letting Brah control him for a moment.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Brah working away.
Brah staying calm.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Huhrera 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huhrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (9) vs (9) Huhrera
Will Huhrera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Huhrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brah trying to control the position but Huhrera manages to sink in the hooks.
Huhrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brah's body.
Huhrera controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the position.
#T12#
Huhrera has good solid back control here.
Huhrera gets his hands free as Brah looks to control.
Huhrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Huhrera avoiding Brah 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Brah do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Huhrera keeps control of the position as Brah tries to break free.
Huhrera controlling from the back.#T13#
Huhrera is not going to allow Brah to sit and survive in this position.
Brah looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huhrera .
Huhrera is hanging on to Brah's back as he tries to escape.
Huhrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brah tries to break free.
Brah looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huhrera .
Brah wants to control his opponent's hands but Huhrera gets his hands free.
Huhrera biding his time, controlling Brah.
Brah prevents Huhrera from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Brah is really stuck here.
Brah is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Huhrera .
The adventures of Huhrera the control monster continue. Boring.
Brah trying to control the action but Huhrera just sinks the hooks in.
Huhrera tries to get the hooks in deep but Brah pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah tries to escape but Huhrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Huhrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Huhrera controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the 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! Brah is heads and Huhrera is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Huhrera wins on points by 10 to 9.
A very excited looking Julio Valeron Huhrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Prelims
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saldini but Saldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brah misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Saldini counters by clinching up.
Brah has Saldini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saldini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saldini prevents the takedown attempt.
Brah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saldini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brah tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini stops a takedown attempt from Brah.
Saldini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brah prevents it.
Brah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Saldini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brah.
Brah goes for a takedown attempt but Saldini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Brah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saldini quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Saldini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Brah trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brah being controlled here momentarily.
Brah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brah stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Saldini
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Brah is staying tight to Saldini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saldini is letting Brah control him for a moment. #T5#
Saldini tries to improve position but can't.
Brah trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Saldini is working away.
Saldini is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Saldini
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Saldini wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brah is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saldini is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (11) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini prevents Brah from getting a body triangle.
Brah controls the action.
Brah is looking to control Saldini but Saldini is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7##SUB#
Brah is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saldini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Brah is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brah is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Brah looking to break Saldini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saldini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Will Brah go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Saldini is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Brah is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saldini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saldini rolls, trying to escape but Brah keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Brah is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saldini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brah not allowing Saldini to control his hands.
Saldini is really stuck here.
#T9#
Brah tries to get the hooks in deep but Saldini pushed the leg off.
Saldini can't escape the position.
Brah controlling from the back.#SUB#
Brah working for the choke.
Saldini is keeping busy.
Saldini is in bad spot here.
Brah trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saldini doesn't escape. #SUB#
Brah looking for the RNC. #T10#
Will Brah go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Saldini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brah's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brah's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saldini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brah's guard. Nice work there by Saldini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (11) vs (2) Saldini
Brah 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.
Saldini postures up.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Brah working a defensive guard here.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage.
Brah is trying to hold Saldini in close to prevent damage but Saldini has managed to pass into half guard.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (5) Saldini#T12#
Brah tries to improve position but can't.
Brah sneaks back into half guard.
Brah wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard.
Brah trying to control but Saldini postures up.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Brah is controlling Saldini's trapped leg to prevent Saldini from advancing to side control.
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brah moves into full guard.
Brah working a defensive guard but Saldini passes into half guard.
Saldini is taking a breather. Brah 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.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah trying to control but Saldini postures up.
#T14#
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Brah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini prevents Brah from improving his position.
Saldini controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A very excited looking Edgy Brah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Brah feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andreev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andreev (4) vs (0) Brah
Brah wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brah 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.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Brah struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Andreev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah trying to remain calm as Andreev controls from the top position.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Brah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Brah defends it.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah 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.
Brah keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass. #T3#
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Andreev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Andreev wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (2) Brah
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
Andreev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andreev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Andreev seems keen to control Brah's posture.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Andreev controlling Brah's posture.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #T7#
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Brah postures up.
Andreev pulls Brah in close to prevent any damage.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andreev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andreev controlling Brah's posture.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (4) vs (5) Brah
Brah trying to control the position but Andreev is working away.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
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. #T9#
Andreev tries to improve position but can't.
Brah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Andreev is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andreev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Brah is staying tight to Andreev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Brah might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Brah controls the position. #T11#
Brah is continuing to stall.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
Brah looking to control but instead Andreev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position.
Andreev is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?#T12#
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Andreev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (4) vs (8) Brah
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Andreev wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but Andreev doesn't allow it.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andreev is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Brah trying to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but Andreev doesn't allow it.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Edgy Brah 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:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Cruz
Brah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cruz has his foot on Brah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brah works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Brah forces his way into half guard.
Brah not doing much here.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brah passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Cruz
Brah controlling from side mount. #T1#
Brah'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.
Brah trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to bench press Brah off him but Brah keeps the position.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brah's best efforts.
Brah is controlling the pace.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Cruz
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Brah has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Brah has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (0) Cruz
Brah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brah's best efforts.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Brah is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Brah works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (14) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape. #T5#
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Brah isn't that keen on the idea.
Brah fails to take his opponent's back.
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brah prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Brah controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Brah maintains control.
Brah tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Brah forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (17) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Brah looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Cruz is controlling Brah 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (17) vs (2) Cruz
Brah has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz 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.
Brah looking for a sweep. Not yet Brah, not yet. #T8#
Brah wants to control the position but Cruz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Well, if Cruz 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.
Brah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brah.
Brah trying to control the position.
Brah can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Cruz postures up.
Brah wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Brah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Brah controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T10##SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
Brah wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (17) vs (5) Cruz
Brah is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brah has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cruz looking to control but Brah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Brah is trying to reverse the position but instead Cruz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brah (17) vs (8) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Brah is defending it well.
Brah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Brah.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (19) vs (8) Cruz
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brah wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T12#
Brah advances to half guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Brah is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Brah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brah is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (22) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brah takes a little break here. Cruz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah takes a little break here. Cruz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
After winning the bout, Edgy Brah 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:
C92: Steve vs. Chellios
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brah.
Brah moves away from the strike by Murray.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.
Murray throws the left hand but Brah avoids the punch easily.
Murray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray 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.
Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brah moves away from the strike by Murray.
Alex Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brah scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brah throws a right hand that misses
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brah is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Brah circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.#T1#
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah dives in and grabs Murray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes down on Brah's head and hops out.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Murray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brah misses with a takedown
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brah scrambles back to his feet.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Brah lands with an overhand left.
Murray misses with an uppercut. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
Brah slips a straight right by Murray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Brah connects with a jab.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Brah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Brah into the cage.
Brah takes one to the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murray tries to land a front kick but Brah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray misses the jab.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murray with a body shot.#T3#
Brah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Brah moved out of range nicely.
Brah 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.
Brah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah with a hook.#CL2#
Brah forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Brah controls the action.
#BC#
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brah has his takedown stuffed
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.#TD2#
Murray gets caught flat footed, as Brah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Brah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brah won't allow Murray to sweep him here.
Brah trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brah cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Murray throws a head kick but Brah moves out of range.
Brah scores with a hook.#CL2#
Brah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murray letting Brah take a breather here.
Brah just leaning against Murray, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Brah punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Murray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murray moves away from the strike by Brah.
Murray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.#T1#
Brah blocks a head kick by Murray.
Brah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alex Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Brah gets a clinch.
Murray blocks a body shot from Brah.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brah is trying to stall.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brah takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray tries to pull guard but Brah won't allow it.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brah can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Brah blocks an elbow strike.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brah wants to stall.
Brah stalling against the cage.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brah misses with a few strikes there.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Murray lands with a cross. #T3#
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brah trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brah is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Murray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brah has passed into half guard!
Brah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Murray is defending the position. #T4#
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
Murray won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Murray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah 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.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Brah throws a leg kick but Murray moved away.#TD2#
Brah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Brah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Brah trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Murray working for a triangle but Brah defends it easily.
Murray keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Murray pulls Brah in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murray 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murray is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray throws a strike but Brah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murray being controlled here, momentarily.
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brah wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #T3#
Brah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. #REVR#
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brah has his hands on Murray's head, controlling the position.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Murray keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #T4#
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murray working a defensive guard here.
Murray can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murray won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Murray is working away.
Brah uses his free foot to push down on Murray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murray.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but Murray doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brah 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
An out of breath Edgy Brah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Alex Murray had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
C87: Haskins vs. Karelin
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Brah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brah.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Brah slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brah is able to avoid easily.
Brah throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.#TD2#
Brah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into 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!
Brah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Noriega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah is looking to work his way around to Noriega's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Brah seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Noriega is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Noriega wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brah fails to move to back control. #T3#
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Noriega tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah content just to control the position here.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noriega wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noriega is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Brah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Noriega has worked his arm free - good work by Noriega!
Brah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noriega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping him busy.
Noriega is being controlled here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Brah might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Brah's head.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brah slips under a jab.#TD2#
Brah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Brah taking a breather here. #T1#
Brah working the ground and pound from side control.
Brah staying calm.
Noriega is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Brah staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Brah 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.#SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura but Noriega is defending well. #SUB2#
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noriega keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Noriega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah fails with the takedown.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that second 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!#R3#
Brah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Brah slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Brah moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noriega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brah laying and praying for a moment but Noriega takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Noriega defends it.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noriega keeps working.
Brah prevents Noriega from standing back up.
#T2#
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah looks to land a strike but Noriega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brah stands and throws Noriega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
Noriega tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Brah looking to control but instead Noriega has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#ES#
Noriega has one foot on Brah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brah shoots in for a double leg but Noriega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brah scores with a leg kick.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Brah drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Noriega misses #TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noriega!
Noriega sneaks out the side door and pushes Brah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brah misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there #TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control.
Noriega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noriega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
As Pablo Noriega got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This Is My Last Fight With Combate, I Wanted Say Thank You To Darren Russell For Paying Me Very Well. But It Time To Move On With My Career, I Know Put On Some Entertaining Fights For This Company. Thank You '. |
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Event:
C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Brah avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Brah blocks a jab.
Brah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brah shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Brah misses.
Brah slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Brah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Brah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brah wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Brah moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Brah throws a big elbow that misses.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Matsunaga.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsunaga is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Matsunaga's legs - danger averted.
Brah trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#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.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Brah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Matsunaga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. #REVR#
Matsunaga wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah managing to control the position.
Matsunaga trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsunaga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brah wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy.
Matsunaga wants to pass the guard but Brah is defending well. #SUB#
Matsunaga is trying to work for a kimura but Brah is defending well.
Brah gets full guard.
Brah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Matsunaga trying to control but Brah postures up.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matsunaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah trying to control the pace.
Brah prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Brah drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage.
#BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsunaga defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brah tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga looks to land a body kick but Brah moved away.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Brah's head back.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Brah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brah slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Brah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Brah slips under a jab.#T2#
Brah shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Brah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsunaga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Brah feints a counter leg kick.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brah takes a step back to recover.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Matsunaga cracks Brah with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brah will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T3#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.#TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Matsunaga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Matsunaga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matsunaga's guard. Nice work there by Brah.
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T4#
Brah passes Matsunaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah trying to control the pace.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsunaga is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah is keen to just control but Matsunaga is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Brah with the counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Brah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Brah takes one on the button.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Brah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
A head kick by Matsunaga misses #TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsunaga!
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!#SUB2#
Brah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsunaga, who protects the arm well.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsunaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsunaga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsunaga tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Brah cracks Matsunaga with a big right hand but Matsunaga just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brah working away.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura but Matsunaga is defending well.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah controls the position.
Brah working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brah trying to control the action but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Brah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matsunaga is not content to let Brah control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brah checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Brah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga stalks Brah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brah's face. Brah staggers backwards, shaken.
Brah moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Brah motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Brah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C77: Muller vs. McDonald
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Funaki loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Brah lands with a straight right. Funaki didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Brah as he checks the leg kick.
Brah tries to counter with a takedown but Funaki is quick to defend against it.
Brah lands with a hook. Funaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.
Good shot there by Brah.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Brah checks it.
Funaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funaki thuds his right hand into Brah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brah sets himself, and Funaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Brah avoids it this time.
Brah misses with a takedown attempt - Funaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Funaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Funaki throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Brah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funaki throws a leg kick which misses Brah's front leg but catches the back leg as Brah tries to avoid it.
Funaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brah.
Masa Funaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funaki throws a low kick, looking for Brah's leg but Brah calmly moves out of range.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Funaki scores with a nice body kick.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki tries to work over Brah's front leg with a kick but Brah checks it.
Brah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brah 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.
Brah moves out of range as Funaki throws a body kick.
A low kick from Funaki is predictable there #TD#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into 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!
Brah wants to take a breather but Funaki is having none of it. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Funaki has his hands clasped together around Brah's back. He's all about the action.
Brah working Funaki over with strikes.
Funaki is looking to improve his position.
Brah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brah trying to control the action but Funaki is working from the bottom.
Funaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Funaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Funaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Funaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funaki.
Brah trying to control but Funaki is working from the bottom. #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.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Funaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah misses the jab.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Brah blocks the body kick.
Funaki looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Brah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Funaki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funaki keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Funaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Funaki 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#
Funaki wants to slow Brah down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funaki thows a leg kick but Brah checks it #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Funaki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Funaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brah has Funaki pushed against the cage.
Funaki taking a breather.
Funaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brah is keeping busy.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
Funaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funaki digs a right hand underneath Brah's ribcage. Brah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah tries to throw a body punch but Funaki avoids it by throwing Brah back against the cage.
Brah scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Funaki stops a takedown attempt from Brah.
Funaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Brah is trying to trip Funaki. He has hold of a leg but Funaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brah persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brah works over Funaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Funaki trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funaki's guard. #SUB#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funaki is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Funaki is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Brah is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brah wants to control from the top but Funaki keeps moving.
Funaki has Brah pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Funaki throws out a leg kick but Brah moves out of range and Funaki only half commits.
Brah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Funaki moves out of range easily.
Funaki throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Funaki won't be happy with that.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Funaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funaki keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brah trying to control the position but Funaki is working away.
The referee asks Brah politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brah prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second 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!#R3##TD#
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Funaki working a defensive guard here.
Brah controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Funaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Brah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funaki defends it easily.
Brah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Funaki controls the pace.
Funaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Funaki from controlling successfully.
Brah has his hands on Funaki's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brah working a defensive guard but Funaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
Brah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Funaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Funaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brah is looking for a sweep. Funaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Funaki trying to advance position but Brah counters by regaining guard.
Funaki looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Funaki controlling the position.
Brah trying to control but Funaki is working from the bottom.
Brah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Funaki trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Funaki 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.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funaki 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.
Funaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Funaki misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funaki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Funaki wants to counter with a clinch but Brah pushes him away.
Brah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funaki defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brah 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Our winner, Edgy Brah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Brah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brah moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
A punch combination from Brah misses.
Brah slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Brah blocks a leg kick.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brah 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.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Brah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brah.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Brah keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Brah shoots in.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brah swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Brah throws a poor cross that misses
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brah to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Brah controls the action.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Brah's ribcage. Brah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brah blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brah leaning against his opponent.
Brah is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Brah's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brah tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Brah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brah tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Brah tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Brah tightens his grip and picks Sitsongrit up, before dumping him to the ground. Sitsongrit manages to land in guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brah trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Brah swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brah's guard.
Brah is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sitsongrit, at least for the moment.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah is really struggling to control Sitsongrit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Brah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Brah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Brah slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Brah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brah is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brah manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
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!
Brah trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit controlling Brah's posture.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brah advances position into side control!#SUB#
Brah swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brah's guard.#T2#
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Brah is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brah throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Brah darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit can't get the takedown.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #TD#
Brah gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##CL2#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sitsongrit drags the fight down to the ground.
Brah postures up.
Brah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Brah has moved into half guard.
Sitsongrit is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brah has hold of Sitsongrit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sitsongrit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Brah controlling his opponent.
Brah trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit working to try and regain half guard.
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Brah postures up.#T3#
Sitsongrit holds on to Brah as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Brah postures up.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Brah is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brah tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away. #T4#
Brah controlling the pace for now.
Brah trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brah fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brah 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
After winning the bout, Edgy Brah 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:
C70: Mongrel vs. Haskins
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Brah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacquard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacquard delivers a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Brah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick
and Brah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacquard as he avoids it easily.
Jacquard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacquard is looking to land body kicks.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacquard wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacquard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brah throws a nice looking combination but Jacquard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard throws a good cross that connects.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacquard as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brah's hands.#T1#
Jacquard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jacquard just manages to avoid it.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacquard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Jacquard throws a right hand that misses
and Brah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brah.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Jacquard misses
and Brah counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah stuns Jacquard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Brah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Remy Jacquard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
#T2#
Brah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Brah is looking for a counter combo.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Brah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a lazy uppercut
and Brah counters with a left and a right that stings Jacquard.
Brah missing with a left hand there. Jacquard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brah lands a nice shot to the body.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Brah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Jacquard manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jacquard tries to keep at a distance but Brah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacquard avoids it.
Brah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Jacquard.
Brah pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Jacquard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
#T3#
Jacquard wants to clinch but Brah slips to the side
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacquard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left and a right from Brah both land. Nice combination.
Jacquard checks the leg kick.
Jacquard throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Good work by Brah as he checks the leg kick.
Brah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah looks to land a combination but Jacquard avoids it well.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacquard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacquard moves away.
Jacquard throws a right hand that misses
and Brah counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacquard darts in trying to clinch
and Brah counters with a left and a right that stings Jacquard.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Jacquard clobbers Brah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Jacquard takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Brah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brah shoots in but no luck this time.
Brah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Jacquard dives in for a single leg takedown but Brah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Jacquard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacquard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacquard throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Jacquard misses the body punch
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Jacquard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacquard as he connects with a hook.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard throws an off balance right hand
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah tries to clinch but Jacquard is having none of it.
Jacquard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brah.
Jacquard is not content to let Brah control the position. #T1#
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jacquard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah taking a break here but Jacquard is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brah content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Brah is trying to control. Jacquard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Jacquard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacquard is trying to stand up here but Brah is controlling him well. #T3#
Brah trying to control the pace.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jacquard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacquard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacquard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacquard circles away.
Jacquard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacquard misses with a hook
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Donk. Jacquard catches Brah right on the button with a cross.
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Brah saw that one coming.
Jacquard tries to land a body kick
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard looks for the body kick but Brah saw that one coming.
Jacquard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brah counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard leaves Brah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquard delivers a nice body kick.
Brah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacquard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brah misses with a body shot.
Brah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacquard avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jacquard scores with the left hand. Brah knows he should have avoided that one.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacquard moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brah throws a series of punches but Jacquard avoids them all with ease.
Jacquard throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Brah counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard takes one to the chin there.
Jacquard lands a nice shot that snaps Brah's head back.
Jacquard cracks Brah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
As Jacquard looks to move away, Brah throws a big counter combo but Jacquard just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Brah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.#T1#
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a jab to the head.
Jacquard scores with a hook.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
It looked like Brah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brah throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brah throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Brah throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.
A jab from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard lands a front kick.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacquard as he jumps to the side.
Brah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacquard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brah scrambles back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacquard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brah moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Jacquard tests Brah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Brah takes a swing at Jacquard's ribcage but misses.
Brah slips a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Jacquard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacquard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Remy Jacquard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacquard tries to avoid it but Brah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacquard to the ground. Jacquard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquard throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.#T3#
Jacquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacquard swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Brah slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Jacquard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Brah counters with a three punch combo that has Jacquard backing up. Jacquard nods at Brah to acknowledge the strikes.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacquard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacquard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacquard is pressed up against the cage. Brah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jacquard down to the mat. Jacquard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Good work by Brah as he checks the leg kick.
Brah misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Brah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacquard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacquard connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacquard but Jacquard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacquard throws an off balance right hand
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah throws a hook but Jacquard blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Jacquard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Jacquard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacquard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard tries a head kick but it misses.
Brah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacquard on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacquard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Jacquard!
Remy Jacquard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Brah staying out of range there.#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brah 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 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.
Brah wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
Brah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Brah passes Bandicoot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandicoot is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah stalling away here and it's allowed Bandicoot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bandicoot keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a triangle here. Brah is fighting it but it looks tight! Bandicoot pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brah is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crush Bandicoot!
Our winner, Crush Bandicoot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C63: Melondov vs. Magnus
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Brah.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Brah - that landed with a thud.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez trying to control the position but instead, Brah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perez into the cage.
Brah lands with a left to the head.
Perez presses Brah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah. #CL#
Brah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brah scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez letting Brah take a breather here.#T1#
Brah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Perez as he connects with a hook.
Perez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perez wants it to stay on the feet.
Brah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez connects with a body shot.
Perez lands the left hand.
Brah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Brah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Perez throws Brah to one side and escapes!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Brah drives through with a takedown into Perez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
Perez 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.
Perez keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #SUB2#
Perez working for submissions but it's allowed Brah to get to half guard.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Perez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB#
Brah looking for a triangle here. Perez is fighting it but it looks tight! Brah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Perez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzien takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah blocks a low kick nicely.
Tzien looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Brah misses. #CL2#
Brah rushes Tzien and presses him up against the cage.
Brah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tzien lands a shot to the body.
Brah wants a takedown.
Brah is trying to break free.
Tzien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brah throws an elbow but it misses.
Tzien tries a body shot but Brah blocks it.
Brah effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brah.
Tzien pushes Brah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien pushes Brah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brah prevents a body shot from Tzien. #T1#
Tzien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Brah blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tzien.
Tzien misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Brah.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzien pushes Brah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brah slowing the pace effectively.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brah's efforts to push away.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Brah.
Tzien is leaning against Brah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tzien fails to land.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses.
Tzien misses with a body punch.
Brah stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brah. #T2#
Brah tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Brah back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tzien fails to land. #BC2#
Brah manages to break the clinch.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tzien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Brah is predictable there
and Tzien counters with a good, hard body kick but Brah shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Tzien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tzien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tzien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tzien misses with a straight right.
Brah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tzien tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hratch Tzien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Tzien. #CL#
Tzien gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tzien's brow. #T3#
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brah is trying to drag Tzien to the mat but Tzien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hratch Tzien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Brah is looking for a takedown.
Brah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brah trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Brah has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tzien clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tzien turns into Brah and is now in his guard.
Tzien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tzien wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Tzien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tzien works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tzien tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it. #T4#
Brah is trying to control but can't.
Tzien prevents Brah from improving his position.
Tzien trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tzien drops back looking for a leg! Brah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brah manages to kick Tzien off! Tzien jumps back into Brah's guard.
Tzien sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brah is controlling Tzien's posture.
Tzien trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hratch Tzien dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
Brah misses with a punch on the inside.
Tzien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzien lands a shot to the body.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brah is looking to control Tzien's arms but Tzien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brah has his back to the cage.
Tzien misses with some punches.
I was talking to Tzien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Brah.
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tzien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Tzien.
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Brah to work.
Tzien prevents a body shot from Brah. #T1#
Brah tries to score a body lock takedown but Tzien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brah wants to break free but Tzien has control.
A head punch on the inside from Tzien fails to land.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Brah.
#BC2#
Brah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brah throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Brah is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tzien has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brah is looking to defend but Tzien has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brah! Tzien pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brah taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien 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:
C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a high kick!
Brah cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Brah off but Brah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah controlling his opponent.
Sitsongrit taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Brah looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Brah has hold of Sitsongrit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sitsongrit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1#
Sitsongrit is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brah controlling the pace for now.
Brah tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Brah with shots to the head and body - Sitsongrit looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brah landing strikes from the mount.
Sitsongrit wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brah looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2##SUB2#
Brah working for a submission but Sitsongrit is keeping him at bay.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Brah trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brah tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T3#
Brah just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Brah has his opponent's back but Sitsongrit is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Brah.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brah.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Brah is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.#TD2#
Brah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Brah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brah trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brah tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brah jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Brah moved away.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Brah's head back.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brah wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Brah.
That kick from Brah tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Brah throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Brah wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Brah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Brah misses with a few strikes there.
Brah throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a three punch combo that has Brah backing up. Brah nods at Sitsongrit to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Brah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Brah saw it coming and moves away.
Brah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brah tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
A nice combination there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Brah saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brah checks it well.
Showtime Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brah. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
An inside leg kick from Brah misses.
Brah tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Brah throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Brah tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brah checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Brah moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Brah throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brah's sensitive parts.
Brah fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Brah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Brah getting side control.
Sitsongrit scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brah manages to mount him!
Sitsongrit wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Sitsongrit wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Brah is landing with some decent strikes but Sitsongrit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
My spies in Bop HQ inform me that Brah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You get the feeling that Sitsongrit really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit stops Brah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #ES#
Sitsongrit somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brah takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Brah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Brah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brah doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Brah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Brah counters with a single leg into guard. Sitsongrit didn't expect that.
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!
Brah prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Brah keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brah is controlling him. #T1#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Brah isn't so interested in that idea.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brah's head backwards.
A punch combination from Brah misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Brah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brah.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brah cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Brah tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brah.
No luck for Brah with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Brah moves out of range easily.
Brah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
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!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brah lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Brah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Brah blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Brah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Brah misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Brah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Brah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brah is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Brah looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Brah's front leg but catches the back leg as Brah tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Brah's knee but Brah avoids it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
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 Showtime Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edgy Brah!
A relieved looking Edgy Brah 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:
C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brah.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Brah manages to step out the way in time.
Brah throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Brah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah attempts a counter takedown but Noriega avoids it well and moves away.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah throws a leg kick
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brah tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Brah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noriega to the ground. Brah is now in Noriega's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah chips away with some ground and pound.
Brah slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Brah is trying to control the action in half guard but Noriega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brah trying to control the pace.
Brah is pressing down on Noriega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noriega is holding on for now.
Brah looks to land a strike but Noriega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noriega is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noriega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brah 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Brah trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Brah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noriega defends well and Brah ends up having to push Noriega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noriega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brah stalling against the cage.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Noriega lands an elbow inside that Brah shrugs off.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Brah looking to stall.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Brah controls the action.
Brah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah has been working on his balance at Bop HQ, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Noriega.
Brah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brah throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Brah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Noriega scores with a jab.#TD#
Brah dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah trying to move into half guard but instead Noriega has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Brah trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Brah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Brah working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Noriega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brah scores with a body shot.
Noriega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brah.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Brah's legs.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Brah
and Noriega counters with a good low kick that Brah was not able to check.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Noriega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brah - the referee stops the clock and Noriega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brah. Noriega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brah throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Noriega #TD#
so Brah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brah 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.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Noriega seems keen to control Brah's posture.
Brah controlling from the top position.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noriega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brah misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brah.
Brah throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Brah throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Brah.
Brah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brah avoids a kick to the body.
Brah thuds a left hand into Noriega's body.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Brah with an uppercut!
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brah can pounce on him.
Brah throws a right hand that misses
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Brah moved away.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Brah off balance momentarily.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Brah shoots in.
Noriega cracks a nice hook into Brah's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega throws a lazy body kick
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega moves out of range as Brah throws a body kick.
Brah feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Brah shakes it off.
Noriega throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noriega!
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega thows a leg kick but Brah checks it #TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control.
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Brah throwing strikes but Noriega manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Brah is trying to work for a sweep but Noriega has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is trying to escape the mount.
Brah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Brah 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.
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noriega slows the pace down in half guard.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Noriega has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Brah has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Noriega escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Noriega!
Noriega controls the position.
Brah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noriega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega advances to mount. #SU2#
Noriega get's back to his feet.#T4#
That kick from Noriega tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Brah checks it.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrah.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Brah misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Brah tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brah throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Brah misses with a takedown attempt - Noriega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Brah misses with a kick to the body.
Brah lands with a straight right. Drawers didn't see that one coming.
Brah throws a series of punches but Drawers avoids them all with ease.
Drawers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drawers moves away from the strike by Brah.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Brah avoids it easily.
Drawers blocks the body kick.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brah defends it well.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah scores with a body shot.
Brah throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Drawers counters with a single leg into guard. Brah didn't expect that.
Drawers tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Brah 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##T1#
Brah winds up and cracks Drawers with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Drawers is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Brah wants to control but Drawers is keeping him busy.
Drawers taking some punishment here, with Brah in his half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Brah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drawers taking some punishment here, with Brah in his half guard.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah 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.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah controlling the action here.
Drawers gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brah defends well.#SUB2#
Drawers has an active guard here but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brah lands with a punch from half guard.
Brah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is looking to advance position but Drawers won't allow it.
Brah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drawers won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drawers keeps working. #SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Brah wants to take a breather but Drawers is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Brah or perhaps it was just good defense by Drawers, which made it look bad.
Brah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drawers doesn't seem bothered though.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah thows a leg kick but Drawers checks it #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a shoot takedown. Brah fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Brah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Drawers is working Brah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drawers won't allow Brah to sweep him here. #T1#
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drawers is one step ahead there.
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
Drawers passes Brah's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brah is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drawers is working for a kimura but Brah is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Drawers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brah sees it coming and defends easily.
Drawers tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it.
Drawers is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drawers can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Drawers wants to work for an arm triangle but Brah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Drawers wants to work for an arm triangle but Brah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drawers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Brah regains half guard.#SUB2#
Drawers seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
Brah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drawers is looking to work some ground and pound but Brah has wrist control.
Chester Drawers has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Check out the look on Brah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drawers manages to get back to half guard.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drawers has hold of Brah's hands but Brah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brah working over Drawers with some ground and pound. Drawers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Drawers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Brah seems to be working for a kimura but Drawers defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chester Drawers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drawers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drawers avoids a kick to the body.
Brah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah shoots in for a takedown but Drawers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brah throws a series of strikes that have Drawers backpedaling.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Drawers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brah has Drawers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drawers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drawers tries to pull guard but Brah won't allow it.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drawers is trying to pull guard but Brah has him pressed against the cage.
Brah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Drawers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Brah on the inside. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Brah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drawers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brah somewhat.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brah showed some decent athleticism there.
Drawers moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah passes into half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Brah there. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Brah seems to be working for a kimura but Drawers defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drawers keeps working.
Drawers wants to sweep but Brah has passed to side control!
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drawers keeps working. #T4#
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah lands an elbow.
Drawers gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drawers is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
A victorious Edgy Brah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C38: Yaj vs. Marinov
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bandicoot!
Bandicoot's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah controlling the position.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Brah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah is taking a breather. Bandicoot 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.
My spies in Bop HQ inform me that Brah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandicoot is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Bandicoot defending well.
Bandicoot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandicoot is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brah uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Brah working the head with strikes.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bandicoot some visible discomfort.
Brah trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brah grinds an elbow into Bandicoot's temple.
Brah scoring with punches and elbows.
Brah misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Brah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brah scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Brah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah throwing shots but Bandicoot is blocking nicely.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Brah content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Bandicoot wants to control but Brah is keeping busy.
Bandicoot taking some punishment here, with Brah in his half guard.
Brah is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard but Brah has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brah swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Brah works the jab nicely.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Brah manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandicoot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Brah is predictable there
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Brah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bandicoot did well to prevent Brah getting side control.
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle here but Brah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brah remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Brah controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Bandicoot is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bandicoot tries to bench press Brah off him but Brah keeps the position.
Bandicoot is not content to let Brah control the position. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandicoot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brah fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bandicoot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back!
Brah is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Bandicoot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brah trying to control the action but Bandicoot just sinks the hooks in.
Brah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandicoot's guard. Nice work there by Brah.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot darts in looking for a takedown but Brah gets double underhooks and turns Bandicoot into the cage.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Bandicoot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brah prevents a body shot from Bandicoot.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Brah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah has Bandicoot pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Brah has hold of one of Bandicoot's legs. Bandicoot is fighting the takedown attempt but Brah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brah is now in half guard.
Brah working Bandicoot over with strikes. #T1#
Brah working the head and body with strikes.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandicoot has hold of Brah's hands but Brah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brah. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brah lands strikes from half guard.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandicoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandicoot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandicoot striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T2##SUB2#
Brah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bandicoot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brah, into his guard. #REVR#
Bandicoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bandicoot connects with a couple of short punches.
Brah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah looking to control.
Bandicoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bandicoot with the ground and pound but Brah regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandicoot trying to control from Brah's half guard. Brah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T4#
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah postures up in Bandicoot's guard and throws a big left but Bandicoot blocks it.
Brah trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandicoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brah 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Our winner, Edgy Brah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wai Ping scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brah manages to mount him!
#SUB2#
Brah looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wai Ping has worked his arm free - good work by Wai Ping!
#SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah looking to control but instead Wai Ping has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wai Ping is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Wai Ping is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wai Ping is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Brah wants to work for an arm triangle but Wai Ping is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wai Ping doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah. #SUB2#
Brah is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wai Ping as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wai Ping is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brah, into his guard. #REVR#
Wai Ping is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brah has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wai Ping gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brah working for a triangle but Wai Ping defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wai Ping is aware though and is defending well.
Brah is trying to hold Wai Ping in close to prevent damage but Wai Ping has managed to pass into half guard.
Brah wants to control but Wai Ping is keeping busy.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Brah with the active half guard here but Wai Ping passes nicely into side control.
Wai Ping is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah tries to buck Wai Ping off but Wai Ping is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wai Ping presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brah forces Wai Ping back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wai Ping breaks the clinch.
Brah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wai Ping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brah somewhat.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah shoots in looking for a takedown but Wai Ping manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wai Ping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brah.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Wai Ping keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Brah forces Wai Ping back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot to the body.
Wai Ping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brah tries to pull guard but Wai Ping forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lu Wai Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
A short right from Wai Ping.
Brah blocks an elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Brah successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Wai Ping sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Brah isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wai Ping stacks Brah 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 Wai Ping!
Brah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Brah looking for a submission but Wai Ping manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Brah wants to control from the top but Wai Ping keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brah has gone for a leg lock! Wai Ping slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brah's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Brah working for a triangle but Wai Ping defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brah looking for subs off his back but Wai Ping has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wai Ping is pressing down on Brah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brah is holding on for now.
Brah trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wai Ping manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Brah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Brah is trying to break free.
Brah is still trying to improve position.
Wai Ping doesn't have the hooks in and Brah manages to turn into his guard.
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wai Ping's guard. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wai Ping defends it well. #SUB2#
Brah seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Brah is looking for submissions but instead, Wai Ping has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Brah drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wai Ping manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brah has Wai Ping in his guard.#REVR#
Wai Ping won't allow Brah to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Brah pushes a forearm under Wai Ping's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wai Ping is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edgy Brah!
A relieved looking Edgy Brah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Lu Wai Ping had this to say: 'Ill train hard and win fans '. |
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Event:
C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Brah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Brah persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brah 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.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
#T1#
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Brah's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brah manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brah keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass. #SUB#
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T2#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Brah looking for a triangle here. Sitsongrit is fighting it but it looks tight! Brah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sitsongrit is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgy Brah!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgy Brah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Showtime Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'. |
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Event:
PANDA 86
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Wai Ping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brah tries to clinch there but Wai Ping circles away.
Wai Ping is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brah with a body shot.#CL#
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
Wai Ping tries to break free but Brah pushes him back against the cage.
Wai Ping is trying to break the clinch but Brah has him pressed against the cage.
Brah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wai Ping smiles and moves away.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wai Ping defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brah.
Wai Ping lands the left hand.
Brah scores with a jab to the head.
Brah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wai Ping defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wai Ping.
Brah misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping throws out a leg kick but Brah moves out of range and Wai Ping only half commits.
Wai Ping works the jab nicely.
Brah cracks Wai Ping with a good jab.
Brah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A head kick misses from Brah. #CL#
Brah moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Brah pulls guard. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a triangle here but Wai Ping uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brah is trying to control Wai Ping's posture but Wai Ping avoids it.
Brah is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wai Ping off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Brah has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wai Ping has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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#
Brah working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Brah looking for the RNC. #T2##SUB#
Brah is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wai Ping has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a choke. Wai Ping gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Wai Ping manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wai Ping can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brah looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wai Ping has picked Brah up and slammed him! Brah can't keep hold of the triangle and Wai Ping manages to pass to side control!
Brah tries to buck Wai Ping off but Wai Ping is having none of it.#T3#
Brah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wai Ping is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Brah is looking to advance position but Wai Ping won't allow it. #SUB#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brah is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wai Ping as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
Wai Ping keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Wai Ping seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wai Ping keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Wai Ping pulls Brah in to control the position.
Brah is looking to advance position but Wai Ping has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Brah is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brah takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Wai Ping misses its intended target.
Brah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
Wai Ping stuffs the takedown.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot that snaps Brah's head back.
Wai Ping thuds a left hand into Brah's body.
Brah darts in trying to clinch
and Wai Ping counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Brah has managed to clinch.
Brah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brah jumps guard but Wai Ping stands there with Brah around his waist. Brah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wai Ping to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Wai Ping.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Wai Ping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah. #T1#
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wai Ping throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brah missing with a left hand there. Wai Ping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wai Ping. #TD#
Brah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wai Ping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah trying to control but Wai Ping is working from the bottom.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wai Ping is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brah forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Brah 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.
#SUB#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Wai Ping slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wai Ping's guard. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wai Ping still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wai Ping has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brah can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wai Ping's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Brah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wai Ping is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Brah actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
Brah is trying to maintain the position but Wai Ping is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brah gets back to full guard.
Brah wants to hit a sweep here but Wai Ping passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brah there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brah staying out of range there.
Brah scores with a punch to the head.
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wai Ping sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Brah.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Wai Ping is just out of range.
Wai Ping stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wai Ping wants it to stay on the feet.
Wai Ping with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brah to score with a decent uppercut.
Wai Ping blocks a head kick by Brah.
Brah lands with a good body shot.
Brah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wai Ping lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping lands a knee to the head.
Wai Ping lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands a nice elbow.
Wai Ping cracks Brah with a nice body shot.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wai Ping.
Brah is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping has him pressed against the cage.
Wai Ping cracks Brah with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brah blocks an elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Brah fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Brah jumps into guard, dragging Wai Ping to the mat.
#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wai Ping gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wai Ping passes into half guard.
Brah is looking to control Wai Ping's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brah actively working from the bottom here.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.
Brah wants to control but Wai Ping is keeping busy.
Wai Ping prevents Brah from improving his position.
Brah is trying to control but can't.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wai Ping not doing much here.
Brah wants to improve his position but Wai Ping is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Brah looking for subs from the bottom but Wai Ping mounts him!
Brah is desperately trying to improve his position but Wai Ping has a good base and remains in mount.
Wai Ping sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wai Ping prevents Brah from getting the reversal.#T4#
Brah wants to control but Wai Ping is having none of it.
Wai Ping controlling from the full mount.
Wai Ping's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Wai Ping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wai Ping 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Lu Wai Ping thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 78
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Brah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Volkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brah's guard.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Brah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Volkov postures up in Brah's guard and throws a big left but Brah blocks it.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Volkov is working an open guard so Brah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Volkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Volkov throwing shots but Brah is blocking nicely.
Volkov prevents Brah from standing back up.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah pushes Volkov off looking to stand but Volkov dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Volkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Brah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Brah pushes Volkov off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Brah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov 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.
Brah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brah wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brah wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah slips a straight right by Volkov.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Brah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brah avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brah with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Volkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brah throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Volkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brah is trying to keep an underhook but Volkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Volkov prevents Brah from standing back up.
Volkov is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Volkov is working for an americana but Brah has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Volkov was thinking about the submission.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Volkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Brah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Brah!#REVB#
Brah postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brah has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SU2#
Brah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##TD#
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edgy Brah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brah did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brah's head.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a head shot. Brah uses the momentum to regain guard.
Volkov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brah moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Volkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brah's guard.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a triangle here but Brah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to control but Brah postures up.#T1#
Volkov tries to bench press Brah off him but Brah keeps the position. #SU2#
Brah decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?#TD#
Volkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brah to the ground. Volkov is now in Brah's guard.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov stops Brah from standing up.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Volkov stops Brah from standing up.
Brah has Volkov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Volkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brah on his heels. He'll look to pass Brah's guard now, I'm sure.
Volkov pushing down on Brah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ivan Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov 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.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkov defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Brah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov 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 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volkov!
An out of breath Ivan Volkov 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 71
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Sainty has Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty. #TD2#
Sainty jumps into guard, dragging Brah to the mat.
#SUB2#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Brah stands and steps away. Sainty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sainty throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Sainty loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sainty drives through with a takedown into Brah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sainty is standing up over Brah. Brah looks to escape but Sainty dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Brah gets back to half guard.
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah pushes Sainty off looking to stand but Sainty dives back in and keeps control.
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brah tries to kick Sainty off but Sainty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sainty works his way into side control.
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Sainty is dominant here and he's now got Brah's back!
Sainty struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah is trying to get back to his feet but Sainty has full control of the position and if anything, Brah has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sainty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brah is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Sainty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brah.
Sainty wants to control the position but Brah frees himself and scrambles - Sainty manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Sainty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brah being controlled for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sainty looking to control but instead Brah has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
#BC2#
Sainty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sainty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brah throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah checks a leg kick.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sainty sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Sainty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sainty.
Sainty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Sainty feints and as Brah raises his hands in defense, Sainty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Sainty looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sainty working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brah has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Brah wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sainty uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T3#
Brah wanted to stand there but Sainty had control of the position. #SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Brah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brah works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Brah stands up from Sainty's guard - Brah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Brah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniel Sainty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty motions for Brah to come forward. Sainty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sainty throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Sainty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Sainty finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brah has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sainty is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Sainty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sainty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Brah stands up and waves to Sainty to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sainty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sainty's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #ES#
Brah pushes Sainty off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Sainty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brah on his heels. He'll look to pass Brah's guard now, I'm sure.
Brah has his feet on Sainty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edgy Brah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sainty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
#T2#
Brah working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Brah.
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Sainty breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah slips under a jab from Sainty.
Sainty misses with the body kick#TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sainty won't be happy with that. #SU#
Brah decides to stand back up.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sainty.#T3##TD2#
Sainty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brah is not content to let Sainty control the position.
Sainty wants to take a breather but Brah manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sainty.
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.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T4#
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Sainty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brah 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Our winner, Edgy Brah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PANDA 60
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Norris throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Norris throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Brah attempts a counter takedown but Norris avoids it well and moves away.
Norris lands a lovely overhand right.
Brah moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Norris.
Brah moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
#T1#
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris misses with a right hand #TD#
so Brah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Brah gets to his feet - Norris follows without any prompting.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Norris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice 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!
Norris missing with a left hand there. Brah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Brah takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy body kick from Norris #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Norris won't be happy with that. #SU#
Brah stands up.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Brah tries to counter with a takedown but Norris is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Norris forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.
Brah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Brah misses with some punches.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land. #BC2#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brah moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
Brah tries to counter with a takedown but Norris is quick to defend against it.
Norris throws a leg kick but Brah checks it.
Norris throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Norris!
Norris tries to escape but Brah is in control. #T4#
Norris can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Brah decides to stand back up.
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Will Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Norris.
Brah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norris thumps Brah with a low kick.#T1#
Norris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brah backs up against the cage.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris lands a nice looking body shot.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Brah tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brah working aggressively here.
Brah lands with a light punch inside.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brah up against the cage.#T2#
Norris lands a right hand. #BC2#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Will Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah slips under a jab.#CL2#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris blocking some punches.
Brah gets through Norris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brahs head.
Norris has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norris can turn it around.
Norris leaning against his opponent.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Brah attempts a counter takedown but Norris avoids it well and moves away.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Brah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brah. #SU#
Brah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Norris, up you get!
Norris stuns Brah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Norris works over Brah's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Norris.#T4#
Brah blocks a head kick by Norris.
Brah attempts a counter takedown but Norris avoids it well and moves away.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brah avoids the body shot from Norris.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Norris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brah. Brah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Norris 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Norris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Brah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Brah stands up and waves to Norris to follow him.
Brah blocks a low kick nicely.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris misses with a hook.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Norris tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Brah counters with a single leg into guard. Norris didn't expect that.
Norris has his feet on Brah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Norris throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Norris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Will Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Brah decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
A good leg kick by Norris.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Norris throws the left hand but Brah avoids the punch easily.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Brah tries to counter with a takedown but Norris is quick to defend against it.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Norris misses with a body shot.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Norris gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Brah lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##CL2#
Brah gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
Brah working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris throws a series of punches but Brah moves out of range.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Brah checks it.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norris 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Norris!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Norris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PANDA 45
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brah tries to counter with a takedown but Vinyard is quick to defend against it.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Vinyard moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
Brah working aggressively here.
Vinyard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brah lands a nice uppercut.
Brah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Vinyard swings wildly with an uppercut but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Brah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard scores with a shot to the side of Brah's head.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard pushes Brah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinyard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vinyard can turn it around.
Brah blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Vinyard lands a shoulder strike.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Brah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Brah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vinyard.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brah misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by Brah.
Vinyard throws a head punch that misses.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah.
Vinyard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brah.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard swings wildly with an uppercut but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vinyard - that landed with a thud.
Brah misses with the head strike.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vinyard works on Brah's body with a couple of short punches.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard throws a head punch that misses.
Vinyard presses Brah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Vinyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah drops his hands momentarily and Vinyard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vinyard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinyard cracks Brah with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard 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#
A low kick from Vinyard misses #TD#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vinyard tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brah manages to move to mount!
#SU#
Brah is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vinyard lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Vinyard rushes Brah and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brah.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vinyard.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brah working aggressively here.
Vinyard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Brah blocking some punches.
Derek Vinyard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vinyard - that landed with a thud.
Brah takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard. #BC2#
Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinyard.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
Vinyard lands with an uppercut that bounces Brah off the cage and back into range.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a looping right.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinyard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Brah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brah. #T3##SUB2#
Vinyard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brah has picked Vinyard up and slammed him! Vinyard can't keep hold of the triangle and Brah manages to pass to side control!
Vinyard sneaks back into half guard.
Brah wants to stand up but Vinyard is controlling the position.
Vinyard trying to control but Brah postures up.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah tries to stand and escape but Vinyard is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Vinyard looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brah passes into side control!#SU#
Brah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vinyard to his feet.
A low kick from Vinyard misses #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Vinyard throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Vinyard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Vinyard takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard digs a right hand underneath Brah's ribcage. Brah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
Brah misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinyard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Brah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinyard is leaning against Brah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Vinyard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinyard pushes Brah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah. #T2#
Vinyard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah blocking some punches.
Brah working aggressively here.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Brah misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinyard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinyard lands a slapping body shot.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Vinyard is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Vinyard lands a glancing blow to the side of Brah's head.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgy Brah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinyard misses the shot to the body.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard misses with a left hand #TD#
so Brah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Brah is looking to stand up but Vinyard won't let him. #SU#
Brah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brah blocks a jab.#CL2#
Vinyard moves into the clinch successfully.
Brah working aggressively here.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Vinyard.
I've got Vinyard 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PANDA 32
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Brah misses #TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sainty postures up.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Brah has his foot on Sainty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sainty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Brah is looking for a triangle here but Sainty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sainty moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah is letting Sainty control him for a moment.
Brah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah is trying to control but can't.
Sainty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Sainty sits in half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sainty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sainty trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah needs to keep his hands up - Sainty had a free shot at his head there.
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brah.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Brah with a hook.
Brah misses with a hook.#T4#
Brah throws a hook but Sainty blocks it.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Brah.
Nice jab there from Sainty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Brah fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Brah throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sainty escapes and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sainty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brah is desperately trying to improve his position but Sainty has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sainty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Brah throws a series of punches but Sainty avoids them all with ease.
Sainty shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Sainty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Sainty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sainty blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty slips under a jab from Brah.
Sainty shoots in but Brah avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Brah throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brah blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Brah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sainty.
Brah throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sainty stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sainty defends it easily.
Sainty trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Daniel Sainty has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sainty trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Sainty is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Brah throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brah defends it well.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Brah misses with a straight right.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Brah misses with a straight right.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Sainty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brah takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Sainty clinches. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Brah.
Sainty struggles to land a body shot inside as Brah controls his hands.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty. #TD#
Brah pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Brah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sainty uses it to pass to side control.
Sainty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Sainty 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!#R3##CL2#
Sainty pushes Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
Sainty blocks an elbow strike.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty.
Brah is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brah tries a knee to the head but Sainty blocks it.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah looking to throw knees to the head but Sainty is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sainty tries to throw a body punch but Brah avoids it by throwing Sainty back against the cage.
Sainty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sainty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brah working aggressively here.
Brah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but Brah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Brah to work.
A short uppercut from Brah.
Brah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sainty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brah lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Brah misses with a body punch.
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Brah has Sainty pushed against the cage.
Brah looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniel Sainty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brah slowing the pace effectively.
Brah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brah lands a left hand.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Brah successfully pulls guard.
Brah 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sainty keeping hold of Brah's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Brah prevents Sainty from improving his position.
Sainty is positioning himself well to prevent Brah advancing to mount. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sainty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brah.
Sainty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Brah is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Brah wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sainty keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Brah is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sainty is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sainty 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 122: Average vs Jiurgite
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feltre is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Feltre defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah is thwarting Feltre's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Feltre defends it.
Feltre regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah slips nicely into half guard.
Brah works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (11) vs (0) Feltre#SUB#
Brah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2##SUB#
Brah looking to break Feltre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feltre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Feltre wants to control his opponent's hands but Brah gets his hands free. #SUB#
Brah looking to break Feltre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feltre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brah looking to break Feltre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feltre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Feltre trying to control the action but Brah just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Brah working for the choke.
Feltre trying to control the hands but Brah breaks the grip. #SUB#
Brah is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Feltre is defending well though. Brah let's go of the attempt for now.
Feltre trying to control the hands but Brah won't let him. #T3#
Brah has the hooks in. Feltre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Feltre is in a bad position with Brah working for a choke. Feltre manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (11) vs (2) Feltre#SUB2#
Feltre 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.
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.#SUB#
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feltre slips nicely into half guard.
Feltre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Brah is staying active underneath Feltre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brah tries to roll over but Feltre keeps him under control.
Feltre uses his free foot to push down on Brah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brah. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (5) Feltre
Feltre fails to take his opponent's back.
Brah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Underground Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Feltre trying to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Brah is squirming around, avoiding Feltre's attempts to control the action.
Brah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feltre wants to take his opponent's back but Brah doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Feltre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brah is surviving well by controlling Feltre's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Feltre looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T6#
Brah manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Feltre defends easily.
Feltre tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Feltre preventing the sweep.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Feltre stands and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (8) Feltre
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Feltre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Feltre swings around for an armbar but Brah sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (13) vs (8) Feltre
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Feltre working for submissions but it's allowed Brah to get to half guard.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (8) Feltre
Feltre prevents Brah from taking his back.#T8##SUB#
Brah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Feltre is surviving well by controlling Brah's body position as best he can.
Feltre stops Brah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Feltre tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Feltre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feltre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Feltre wants to control but Brah passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feltre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brah 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.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (19) vs (8) Feltre#SUB#
Brah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Feltre is surviving well by controlling Brah's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Brah looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Feltre is trying desperately to improve position.
Brah wants to take Feltre's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Feltre wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah wants to take Feltre's back but he can't do it this time.
Feltre wants to control but Brah is having none of it.#SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Feltre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (19) vs (10) Feltre#T12##SUB#
Brah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feltre stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.#SUB#
Feltre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feltre has managed to get both his arms back between Brah's legs - danger averted.
Feltre trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Feltre looking to pass the guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Brah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Feltre defends it easily.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feltre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brah's guard.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Feltre has control of the leg.
Feltre wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it.
Brah tries to roll over but Feltre keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Feltre seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Brah moves into full guard.
#T14##SUB#
Brah has his foot on Feltre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feltre works his way back into a safe position though.
Feltre stands and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (19) vs (13) Feltre
Feltre wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Feltre just content to control the position.
Feltre trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Feltre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
A victorious Edgy Brah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brah gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Brah has Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brah stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Brah has hold of one of Cruz's legs. Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but Brah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Cruz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brah drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (2) vs (4) Cruz
Brah gets back to half guard.
Cruz is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Underground Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Brah is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cruz is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Brah won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Brah is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Brah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Brah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (4) Cruz
Brah looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
Brah wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #SUB#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Cruz is controlling Brah's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.
Brah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Brah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brah is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
Brah wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T5#
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brah is one step ahead there. #T6#
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz looking to control.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brah forces his way into half guard.
Brah prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah. #T7#
Brah is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brah stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brah manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (6) Cruz
Brah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Brah working a defensive guard here.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is trying to keep Brah in close.
Brah trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brah trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T11#
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brah prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Brah is just content to waste time from the top position. Cruz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Brah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Brah looking for a sweep. Not yet Brah, not yet.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah controlling the position.
Brah looking to control but Cruz passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brah is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
#T14#
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Brah is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cruz 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.
Brah is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (6) vs (11) Cruz
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 11 to 6.
Darian Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Boesku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (0) vs (4) Boesku
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boesku's best efforts.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Brah is working away.
Brah wants to improve his position but Boesku is controlling well.
#T1#
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Brah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brah wants to improve his position but Boesku is controlling well.
Brah preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brah wants to improve his position but Boesku is controlling well.
Brah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boesku jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (7) Boesku
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brah is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brah defends it well.
Boesku is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boesku stalling.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Boesku 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.
Boesku trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Underground Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brah keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah trying to control the position here. #T4#
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah is pulling down on Boesku's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah controlling Boesku's posture.
Brah is trying to keep Boesku in close.
Brah wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Boesku being controlled here momentarily.
Boesku trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Boesku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah is trying to control the position but Boesku postures up.
Boesku won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boesku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (7) Boesku
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah passes Boesku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku prevents Brah from taking his back.
Boesku tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (8) vs (7) Boesku
Brah is hanging on to Boesku's back as he tries to escape.
Boesku trying to control the action but Brah just sinks the hooks in.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Boesku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boesku tries to roll but Brah sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Brah looking for the choke from the back.
Brah trying to control.
Brah is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Brah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boesku 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.
Boesku tries to escape but Brah has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Boesku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brah.
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Brah keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Boesku defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8#
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Brah keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Brah looking for the choke from the back.
Boesku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Boesku is defending well. #SUB#
Boesku is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.
Brah trying to control the action but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku trying to control but Brah postures up.
#SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Boesku won't allow Brah to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Boesku is defending well.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Boesku trying to control the position.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boesku holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Boesku is defending well.
Boesku moves into full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boesku controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB2#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boesku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#SUB2#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brah 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.
Brah postures up.
#T12#
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku is trying to improve his position.
Brah wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boesku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boesku wants to control but Brah postures up.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah working away.#T13#
Boesku is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boesku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boesku trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (14) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T14#
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah is looking to advance position but Boesku won't allow it.
Brah works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (17) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (17) vs (9) Boesku
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Edgy Brah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Brah sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Ward
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brah keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah pulls Ward in to control the position. #T1#
Ward wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage.
Brah wants to hit a sweep here but Ward passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brah there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (5) Ward
Brah is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Brah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah wants to control but Ward is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ward goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brah is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Ward
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T3#
Brah trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (7) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (7) Ward#SUB#
Brah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Brah is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (7) vs (7) Ward#T4#
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brah fails to advance to Ward's back.
Ward gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Ward tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ward isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brah stacks Ward 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 Brah! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (10) vs (7) Ward
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah laying and praying for a moment but Ward takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brah is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (13) vs (7) Ward
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Brah looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura here.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Brah wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Brah trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ward throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brah uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (7) Ward#T11#
Brah wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ward has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T12#
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.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Ward is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brah is really struggling to control Ward but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Brah trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brah is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well. #SUB#
Brah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
An out of breath Edgy Brah 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:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kuronoa moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Brah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brah manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa tries to improve position but can't.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuronoa gets back to half guard.
Kuronoa won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working. #T1#
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Kuronoa defends it. #SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Brah wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
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.#SUB#
Brah is working for a kimura but Kuronoa is defending it quite comfortably.
Brah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brah prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Brah prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (7) vs (0) Kuronoa
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuronoa is looking to get to half guard.
Kuronoa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuronoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Brah works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (10) vs (0) Kuronoa#T4#
Brah looking to control but Kuronoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Brah postures up.
Kuronoa 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#
Brah goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kuronoa turns into him and now he's in Brah's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (10) vs (2) Kuronoa
Brah is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Underground Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brah 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.#T5#
Kuronoa slips nicely into half guard.
Brah is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah trying to get back to full guard but Kuronoa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (10) vs (5) Kuronoa
Kuronoa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brah 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.
Kuronoa wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it.
Brah has a hand on Kuronoa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuronoa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (10) vs (8) Kuronoa#T6#
Brah tries to control Kuronoa's body but Kuronoa pushes him off. Brah squirms to his side and now Kuronoa has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brah (10) vs (11) Kuronoa
Brah turns into Kuronoa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (12) vs (11) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuronoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Kuronoa's legs - danger averted.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (15) vs (11) Kuronoa
Brah working away.#SUB#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Brah swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (15) vs (13) Kuronoa
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah trying to control the position here.
Kuronoa passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brah is pressing down on Kuronoa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah seems keen to control Kuronoa's posture.
Brah looking for a sweep. Not yet Brah, not yet.
Brah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Kuronoa trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Brah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah has control of Kuronoa's left arm, preventing Kuronoa from doing any damage.
Brah looking for a sweep. Not yet Brah, not yet. #T9#
Brah looking to control.
Kuronoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brah holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Kuronoa has gone for a leg lock! Brah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (17) vs (13) Kuronoa
Brah trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Brah pushing down on Kuronoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it. #T10#
Kuronoa gets full guard.
Kuronoa wants to control but Brah passes easily into half guard.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Kuronoa defends it. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Kuronoa defends it.
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard. #T11#
Brah is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brah throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuronoa's body to avoid the submission. Kuronoa has instead reached around Brah's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuronoa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ono Kuronoa!
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Brah, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Brah against the ropes but Brah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pavlov gets caught flat footed, as Brah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Brah preventing the sweep.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brah wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Brah stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Pavlov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Pavlov is trying to control Brah's posture but Brah avoids it.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah working away.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #SUB#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Brah trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Brah working away.
Pavlov seems a little lost for a moment, as Brah dominates the positioning.
Pavlov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah taking a break here but Pavlov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Brah wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Brah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is not content to let Brah control the position.#T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov won't allow Brah to pass to mount. #SUB#
Brah seems to be working for a kimura but Pavlov defends the submission attempt.
Pavlov trying to control but Brah postures up.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T5#
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Brah being controlled here, momentarily.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Brah working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brah's guard.
Brah wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is pressing down on Brah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brah is holding on for now. #T7#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Brah wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah can't escape the position.
#T8#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov looking to control but Brah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
Brah tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah 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.
Brah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (8) Pavlov
Brah is being controlled here.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Brah tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T11#
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Brah denies him.
Brah is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (5) vs (10) Pavlov
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Pavlov looking to control but Brah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov prevents Brah from getting the reversal.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah can't escape the position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Brah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brah is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Brah keeping control of the position.
Brah tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Pavlov prevents Brah from improving his position.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Brah won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to control. Brah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Brah won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (13) Pavlov
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Brah to control.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (5) vs (16) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 16 to 5.
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Edgy Brah was interviewed post fight and said 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brah 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Brah postures up.
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah preventing the sweep.
Brah passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
Brown is concentrating on defense, preventing Brah from advancing position.
Brown wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown trying to control but Brah postures up.
#T3#
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brah in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brah stalling away here and it's allowed Brown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brah trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brah is trying to keep Brown in close.
#T5#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Brah is pulling down on Brown 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Brah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brah 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.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Brown #T7#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (2) vs (8) Brown
Brah tries to escape the position.
Brah rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Brah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brah. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (11) Brown
Brown wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
Brah tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#T8#
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brown prevents Brah from getting the reversal.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Brah regains half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brah gets full guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brah wants to hit a sweep here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brah there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (14) Brown
Brah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Brah tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brah (2) vs (17) Brown
Brah is trying to break free.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brown controlling from the back.
Brown keeps control of the position as Brah tries to break free.
#T11#
Brah prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.
Brown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brah's body.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Brah is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Brah is defending it well.
#T12#
Brown controlling from the back.
Brown controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the position.
Brown controlling from the back.
Brah trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him. #T13#
Brah wants to escape the position.
Brown is trying to stick to Brah's back but Brah is turning into Brown . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brah. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (17) Brown
Brown controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brah postures up.
#T14#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (19) Brown
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (22) Brown
Brah is 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!
Brown wins on points by 22 to 4.
Antonio Brown 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.
Edgy Brah was interviewed post fight and said 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
CACC 103
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Krawlee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Brah drags the fight down to 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.
Krawlee 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.
Brah seems keen to control Krawlee's posture.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brah holds on and takes a little breather.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Krawlee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krawlee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krawlee 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.
Brah pulls Krawlee in close to prevent any damage.
Brah 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.
Brah 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.#T2#
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Brah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brah trying to control the position.
#T3#
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah trying to control the position.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah controlling Krawlee's posture. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Krawlee postures up.
Brah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krawlee won't allow Brah to sweep him here. #T5#
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah is pulling down on Krawlee's head. It's preventing any offense from Krawlee, at least for the moment.
Brah is continuing to stall.#T6#
Brah 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.
Brah pulls Krawlee in close to prevent any damage.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah pulls Krawlee in close to prevent any damage.
Brah keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krawlee won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Krawlee 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.
Brah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (0) vs (2) Brah
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Krawlee controlling Brah's posture.
Krawlee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krawlee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Krawlee controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krawlee is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah pushes down on Krawlee's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krawlee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krawlee is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back.
Brah controlling the pace. #T12#
Krawlee is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away.
Krawlee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brah performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Krawlee is trying to control but Brah manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (0) vs (5) Brah
Brah controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Brah 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.
Krawlee tries to hold on but Brah postures up.
Krawlee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krawlee is looking to escape.
Brah content just to control the position here. #T14#
Krawlee is looking to improve his position but Brah isn't that keen on the idea.
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krawlee is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah fails to take his opponent's back.
Krawlee is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 5 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Brah
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brah controls the pace.
Brah 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.
Brah stands and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (5) Brah
A lull in the action here.
Feltre is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre is working hard here to advance position.
Feltre is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Feltre is being controlled here. #T1#
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Brah controls the position from side control.
Brah wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah working away.
Brah trying to control the position but Feltre is working away. #T2#
Feltre is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feltre seems a little lost for a moment, as Brah dominates the positioning.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Brah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feltre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Brah controlling from side mount.
Brah wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy. #T4#
Feltre tries to improve position but can't.
Brah working away.
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feltre.#SUB#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feltre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Feltre's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Feltre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brah is now in half guard.
Well, if Brah 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.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feltre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Feltre wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feltre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah not doing much here.
Feltre moves into full guard.
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.
Feltre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Brah advances to half guard.
Feltre wants to sweep but Brah has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (8) Brah
Brah taking a breather here. #T7#
Brah trying to control the position but Feltre is working away.
Feltre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feltre (4) vs (8) Brah
Feltre doesn't have the hooks in and Brah manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (4) vs (10) Brah#SUB#
Feltre looking for a guillotine here but Brah defends easily.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Brah trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving. #SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feltre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Brah wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.
Feltre is trying to hold Brah in close to prevent damage but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
Feltre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Brah wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre is trying to keep Brah in close.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Feltre holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T11#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#SUB#
Feltre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brah has picked Feltre up and slammed him! Feltre can't keep hold of the triangle and Brah manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (4) vs (13) Brah
Brah controlling from side mount.
Feltre is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Feltre wants to control but Brah postures up.
Feltre is not content to let Brah control the position. #T13#
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.#T14#
Brah working away.
Brah trying to control the position but Feltre is working away.
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Feltre's shoulder. That is not cool.
Feltre regains half guard.
Brah content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feltre trying to control but Brah postures up.
Brah is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brah shoots in for a double leg but Morrison Jr. sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Morrison Jr. tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Brah gets caught flat footed, as Morrison Jr. shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Brah's coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morrison Jr. tries to move to mount but Brah blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is trying to control Morrison Jr.'s posture but Morrison Jr. avoids it.
Brah looks to move to half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (0) vs (7) Morrison Jr.#T1#
Brah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (0) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Brah rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morrison Jr. stalling.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.#T2#
Brah tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brah sees it coming and defends easily.
Brah gets full guard.
Morrison Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. is still trying to improve position.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB#
Morrison Jr. got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison Jr. has managed to get both his arms back between Brah's legs - danger averted.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brah's guard.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Brah wriggling away. #T5#
Morrison Jr. pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morrison Jr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Brah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Brah has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T6#
Morrison Jr. passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brah! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (16) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (0) vs (19) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Brah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Brah pushed the leg off. #T7##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking for the RNC.
Brah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace for now.
Morrison Jr. moves to his opponent's back but Brah bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Morrison Jr.. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (19) Morrison Jr.#T8#
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. 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#
Morrison Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brah trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Brah slips nicely into half guard.
Brah wants to take a breather but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
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.
Brah is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control but Brah passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (19) Morrison Jr.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. sneaks back into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Brah control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Morrison Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison Jr. is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison Jr. has a hand on Brah's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brah takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (19) Morrison Jr.#T13#
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Brah avoids the attempt from Morrison Jr. to control.
Morrison Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison Jr. is looking to escape. #T14#
Brah controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Morrison Jr. tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 19 to 8.
A victorious David Morrison Jr. thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 2119 p4p, 119 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 1762 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brah might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Thunder has chosen Who Set The World On Fire as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thunder fails to pull guard.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Brah forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Thunder drags the fight down to the ground.
Brah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Brah pushes down on Thunder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thunder is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brah's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (0) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is riding his opponent, not letting Brah buck him off.
Brah's coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Brah.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Thunder has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Thunder working a defensive guard here.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder pulls Brah in to control the position.
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.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Brah 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.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Thunder is trying to keep Brah in close.
Thunder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brah has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Brah happy to just control the position for now.
Thunder wants to control but Brah postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
Brah wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
Brah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thunder moves into full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder pulls Brah in to control the position.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Thunder is trying to keep Brah in close.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Brah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah stays in close to Thunder's body and controls the position.
Brah passes into half guard.
Brah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brah trying to control the pace.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Thunder tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Brah from advancing to side control.
Thunder is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (4) Thunder
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah prevents Thunder from getting the reversal.
Thunder tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to control the pace but Thunder is squirming around nicely.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brah prevents Thunder from getting the reversal.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Thunder working to try and regain half guard.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunder can't escape the position.
Brah looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Thunder tries to improve his position but Brah has taken his back! Brah has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Thunder tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Brah pushes Thunder away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 89
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 1686 p4p, 90 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 2090 p4p, 113 weight class). Brah has chosen Dropped by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Brah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Brah gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the ropes.
Brah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakuraba sprawls well initially but Brah persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Brah
Sakuraba trying to get back to full guard but Brah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (5) Brah
Brah mounts Sakuraba! Really nice guard pass there!
Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba stops Brah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Brah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakuraba! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (8) Brah
Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Brah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sakuraba has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brah prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Brah fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah fails to move to back control.
Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Sakuraba is controlling an arm, preventing Brah from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
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.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Sakuraba is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
Brah wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (11) Brah
Sakuraba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Sakuraba is desperately trying to improve his position but Brah has a good base and remains in mount.
Brah wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Brah prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
Brah fails to take his opponent's back.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brah moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sakuraba (0) vs (14) Brah
I really don't envy Sakuraba right now.
Sakuraba just trying to survive but Brah is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brah looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Sakuraba right now.
Brah is looking for the choke from the back position but Sakuraba is controlling his hands well.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Brah manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sakuraba is in bad spot here.
Sakuraba is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sakuraba is trying to break free.
Sakuraba trying to control the hands but Brah won't let him.
Brah working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sakuraba is doing well to defend. Brah seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sakuraba is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 81
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1934 p4p, 113 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 2041 p4p, 123 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brah might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropped by Smoke Serpent. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bruise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brah.
Bruise with the counter takedown but Brah avoids it easily.
Bruise has Brah up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brah is looking for a takedown.
Brah stops a takedown attempt from Bruise.
Bruise has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brah has Bruise pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bruise manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruise tries to score a body lock takedown but Brah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bruise after a bit of a struggle.
Brah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Bruise
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is fighting to break Bruise's control of his arms but Bruise is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bruise looking to control.
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.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah postures up.
Brah being controlled here momentarily.
Brah wants to control from the top but Bruise keeps moving.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bruise is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruise won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Brah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bruise is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bruise trying to control from the bottom.
Bruise is not content to let Brah control the position.
Bruise wants to get back to full guard.
Bruise gets full guard.
Brah passes Bruise's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Bruise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah passes into side control, despite Bruise's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Bruise
Brah wants to control but Bruise is keeping him busy.
Bruise wants to control but Brah postures up.
Brah is trying to get an arm triangle but Bruise is defending well.
Bruise is trying to control Brah's posture but Brah avoids it.
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruise keeps working.
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Bruise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruise is holding Brah down, trying to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bruise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bruise, who protects the arm well.
Bruise tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.
Brah trying to control the position but Bruise is working away.
Brah controls the position from side control.
Brah tries for a kimura but Bruise is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruise keeps working.
Bruise stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brah wants to control but Bruise is keeping him busy.
Brah looking to control but instead Bruise has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Bruise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah moves into full mount! Bruise won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Bruise
Bruise tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (11) vs (0) Bruise
Bruise looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brah.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bruise fending off the submission attempt from Brah.
Brah wants to control but Bruise is keeping busy.
Bruise is really stuck here.
Brah is persistently looking for the submission but Bruise is defending it well.
Bruise trying to control but not successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah keeps control of the position as Bruise tries to break free.
Bruise showing good submission defense here.
Brah is hanging on to Bruise's back as he tries to escape.
Brah is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bruise knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bruise for a finish.
Bruise is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brah off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brah working for a choke but Bruise is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bruise tries to escape but Brah has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brah is not going to allow Bruise to sit and survive in this position.
Bruise might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bruise is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Bruise right now.
Brah working for a choke but Bruise is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brah doesn't have the hooks in and Bruise manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (11) vs (2) Bruise
Bruise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruise looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (13) vs (2) Bruise
Bruise controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Bruise looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brah won't allow Bruise to sweep him here.
Bruise working a defensive guard here.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruise is trying to keep Brah in close.
Brah won't allow Bruise to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah won't allow Bruise to sweep him here.
Bruise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (13) vs (4) Bruise
Bruise preventing the sweep.
Bruise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to improve his position but instead Bruise has moved into half guard.
Bruise wants to pass to mount but Brah is defending the position.
Brah is looking to get back to full guard here but Bruise has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (13) vs (7) Bruise
Bruise wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise taking a breather here.
Brah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bruise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bruise controls the position from side control.
Brah wants to control but Bruise postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruise is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Edgy Brah thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 1543 p4p, 79 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 1913 p4p, 101 weight class). Brah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropped by Smoke Serpent. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Edgy Brah was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into Rob's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Brah
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob working a defensive guard here.
Rob 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.
Brah advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (0) vs (5) Brah
Rob is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah trying to control the action but Rob is working from the bottom.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rob haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob gets back to half guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Rob is defending well.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rob keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
Rob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Rob won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Rob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brah passes into half guard.
Brah is looking to advance position but Rob won't allow it.
Brah is still trying to improve position.
Brah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rob's thigh. Rob counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rob keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah trying to move into half guard but instead Rob has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (5) Brah
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rob is one step ahead there.
Brah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (7) Brah
Brah seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rob is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edgy Brah!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edgy Brah thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 23968 p4p, 271 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 1763 p4p, 95 weight class). Brah has chosen Dropped by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brah shoots in and drives through. Charles sprawls well.
Charles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brah sprawls well initially but Charles persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Brah
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Elite Underground Training Facility inform us that Brah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles 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.
Brah 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.
Charles wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Charles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah trying to control here.
Brah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brah.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Brah
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah prevents Charles from moving into mount.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
Brah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Charles trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Charles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles stands and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (8) vs (0) Brah
Charles controls the position.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Brah trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.
Charles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Charles trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Charles takes a little break here. Brah wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brah is not content to let Charles control the position.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brah's legs.
Brah is not content to let Charles control the position.
Brah stops Charles from passing to mount.
Brah tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Brah wants to control but Charles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (11) vs (0) Brah
Charles controlling from mount.
Charles wants to control the action but instead Brah gets a body lock and reverses into Charles's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (2) Brah
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles is really struggling to control Brah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (13) vs (2) Brah
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brah dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (13) vs (4) Brah
Brah wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Brah lying in Charles's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Charles decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Brah taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1661 p4p, 97 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6586 p4p, 271 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brah might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropped by Smoke Serpent. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up with Brah, looking for a takedown. Thayer pushes Brah against the ropes but Brah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brah as he avoids it easily.
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Thayer
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Blood & Sand inform us that Thayer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Brah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The 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.
Thayer moves into full guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Brah pushing down on Thayer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Thayer
Brah controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (8) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brah tries to control but Thayer wriggling away.
Brah mounts Thayer! Really nice guard pass there!
Brah content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thayer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brah wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely.
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
Brah wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer is working to get back to half guard.
Thayer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (11) vs (0) Thayer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Thayer fending off the submission attempt from Brah.
Brah looking to break Thayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brah is looking to control Thayer but Thayer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brah goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thayer escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (11) vs (2) Thayer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Brah actively working from the bottom here.
Brah controlling the position for now.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Brah is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah moves into full guard.
Thayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brah manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (13) vs (2) Thayer
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Brah passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (2) Thayer
Brah controlling from mount.
Thayer prevents Brah from taking his back.
Thayer wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Brah takes Thayer's back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (19) vs (2) Thayer
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.
Brah tries to keep control of the position but Thayer is staying busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Thayer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Brah off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1855 p4p, 116 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 1513 p4p, 92 weight class). Brah comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropped by Smoke Serpent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa tries to clinch up.
Brah shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuronoa tries to sprawl out of it but Brah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kuronoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuronoa tries to counter with a takedown but Brah is quick to defend against it.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuronoa rushes Brah and presses him up against the ropes.
Kuronoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Brah to keep the fight standing.
Kuronoa pulls guard effortlessly.
Brah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
Kuronoa 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.
Kuronoa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brah doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuronoa has managed to lock this one up! Can Brah escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuronoa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ono Kuronoa!
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah scores with a decent looking hook.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah thuds a left hand into Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Agnarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson wants to clinch but Brah slips to the side
and Brah counters with an inside leg kick.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brah shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Agnarsson misses with a body shot
and Brah counters with a left to the body.
Brah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brah throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Agnarsson blocks a head kick by Brah.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Agnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Brah in a clinch.
Brah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brah throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Brah wants the takedown. Agnarsson is fighting it off but Brah persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Agnarsson's guard against the ropes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agnarsson controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Brah forces his way into half guard.
Brah prevents Agnarsson from standing back up.
Brah moves nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Brah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brah cracks Agnarsson with a big elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brah working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Agnarsson struggling a bit here.
Brah fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah 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#
Agnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Brah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brah tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Agnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Brah backs away, Agnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Agnarsson misses with a low kick.
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
Agnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Agnarsson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Agnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brah throws a combination. Agnarsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brah.
Agnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Brah moves forwards but Agnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brah! But no joy.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Agnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
Grimur Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Agnarsson with a body shot.
Agnarsson tries to land a body kick
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Agnarsson drives through and clinches with Brah against the ropes.
Agnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Brah tries for a takedown but Agnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Brah. #T2##TD2#
Brah lands a takedown into 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!
Brah trying to control but Agnarsson is working from the bottom.
Agnarsson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Brah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agnarsson is controlling Brah's posture.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
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 Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Agnarsson swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Brah circles away.
Brah misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarsson misses the target.
Agnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well,Agnarsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nice takedown defense from Agnarsson. No joy for Brah on that attempt.
Agnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Agnarsson dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Agnarsson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah moves out of range as Agnarsson throws a body kick.
Brah misses with a few strikes there.
Brah lands a leg kick that knocks Agnarsson off balance momentarily.
Brah throws a head kick but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson is looking to wear down Brah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brah feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down. #T1#
Brah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimur Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Agnarsson tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brah punishes Agnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Brah misses with a low kick as Agnarsson jumps back.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Agnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Agnarsson blocks a head kick by Brah.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Brah with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Agnarsson.
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brah misses with a body kick.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brah throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Brah misses with a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Brah throws a right and a left that Agnarsson avoids nicely.
Agnarsson throws a push kick but Brah slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Agnarsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarsson.
Decent striking displayed by Brah there.
Brah cracks Agnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A cross from Brah lands.
Agnarsson dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Agnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brah 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah wins by unanimous decision!
Edgy Brah really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
NSC 32: Boston vs Barkley
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Brah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Brah instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brah.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Brah has the dominant position.#TD2#
Brah has clasped his hands together around Temirov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Temirov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brah asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Temirov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Brah.
Temirov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brah asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brah passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Temirov! #SUB2#
Brah swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Temirov is now in Brah's guard. A big mistake from Brah there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Brah looking for subs off his back but Temirov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Temirov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Brah wants to sweep here but Temirov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brah has his foot on Temirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Temirov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Temirov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Brah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brah blocks a jab.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temirov with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brah blocks a jab.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Brah gets a clinch. #BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Brah throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Temirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Temirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Brah avoids them all with ease.
Brah avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Brah shoots in for a takedown but Temirov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
Brah slips a straight right by Temirov.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
A nice side step and Brah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov jabs Brah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Brah closes the distance and clinches up with Temirov, looking for a takedown. Brah pushes Temirov against the ropes but Temirov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Temirov slips a straight right by Brah.
Temirov throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Brah swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
Temirov connects with a right hand. Brah shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov jabs Brah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temirov moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Brah moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Temirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brah staying out of range there.
Brah tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brah on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
Temirov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brah throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Temirov rather than just go for the knockout.
Brah swinging wildly here.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brah throws a lazy body kick
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease.
Temirov takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brah avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Brah.
Temirov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Brah tries to clinch up.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Temirov moved out of range nicely.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov lands with a cross.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Brah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Temirov misses.
Brah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temirov checks a leg kick.
Brah lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Temirov digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Brah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temirov misses the jab.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah.
Brah throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Brah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brah, as that shot connected.
Brah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Temirov takes a step back to recover.
Temirov works over Brah's head and body with a nice combination.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov misses the jab.
Temirov works the jab nicely.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Brah drives through with a takedown into Temirov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brah working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Temirov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temirov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brah working a defensive guard here.
#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.
Temirov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Brah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temirov 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.
A close fourth round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Temirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Temirov throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Brah throws a leg kick which misses Temirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Temirov tries to avoid it.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Brah lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
Brah slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Temirov catches Brah right on the button with a cross.
Temirov lands a jab to Brah's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Temirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Brah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Brah staying out of range there.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Temirov misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Temirov swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Temirov with a nice cross.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Temirov blocks the low kick.
Temirov cracks Brah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah misses with a leg kick.
Brah fails to land the takedown.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Temirov is just out of range.
Ruslan Temirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temirov throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temirov misses with a shot to the body
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temirov 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ruslan Temirov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
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#R1#
Temirov lands with a good body shot.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Brah throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Temirov misses with the combination.
Brah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temirov has time to react.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Brah takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Brah lands with a hook. Temirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah throws out a leg kick but Temirov moves out of range and Brah only half commits.
Brah stalks Temirov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Temirov's face. Temirov staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Temirov lands a head shot.
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Temirov moved out of range nicely.
Brah throws a wild body kick that Temirov sees coming a mile off.
Brah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov lands with an overhand left.
Temirov defending well as Brah loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Brah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah throws a leg kick
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temirov throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
A cross from Temirov lands.
Brah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the liver by Brah. Beautiful body shot.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it.
Brah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Temirov lands.#TD#
Brah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Temirov to the ground. Brah is now in Temirov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Temirov in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov swings widly with a right hand
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah cracks Temirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brah takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
A big left from Brah misses.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Temirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Temirov throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Temirov walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Brah wants to clinch.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
Temirov misses with a jab to the body
and Brah counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah throws a low kick, looking for Temirov's leg but Temirov calmly moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Brah clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Brah is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Temirov can't fight it off and eventually Brah manages to take the fight to the floor. Temirov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov is wriggling around but Brah manages to pass to half guard.
Temirov is trying to stand up here but Brah is controlling him well. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but Temirov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brah to get the leverage. #SUB#
Brah is working for a kimura but Temirov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Temirov is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Temirov.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but Brah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov thuds a left hand into Brah's body.
Brah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Brah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Temirov throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Brah.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Temirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Temirov's guard.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet but Brah passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Temirov is working away. #T1#
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah stops Temirov from getting back to his feet.
Brah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Temirov is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Temirov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brah manages to move to mount!
Brah misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Temirov turns into him and now he's in Brah's guard.
Temirov wants to stand and escape but instead Brah has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Temirov.
I think Temirov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Brah thumps Clay with a low kick.#TD2#
Clay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Brah is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay moves into full mount! Brah won't be happy about that!
Clay landing shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay unloading with bombs!
Clay landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay with the ground and pound from mount.
Brah in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Clay controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah 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.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard. #SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
Brah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay working over Brah with some ground and pound. Brah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#SUB2#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brah moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brah misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Clay moves away from the strike by Brah.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brah.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clay is able to avoid easily.
Brah throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Clay misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clay's guard.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Clay wants to control the position but Brah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay gets back to full guard.
Brah chips away with some ground and pound.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Brah wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay staying out of range there.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brah misses with a low kick as Clay jumps back.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Clay misses.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay avoids a kick to the body.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
Brah throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clay doesn't seem bothered though.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Brah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clay 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.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brah but Brah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Clay.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clay slips a jab from Brah.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clay lands a head shot.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clay misses the jab.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Brah misses with a hook to the body
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Brah's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Clay.
I think Clay 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Andre Clay wins by unanimous decision!
Andre Clay very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) 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.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Brah lands a head kick!
Experiment closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brah throws the left hand but Experiment avoids the punch easily.
Experiment flicks out a counter leg kick but Brah steps away.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Experiment tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brah scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Brah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Experiment wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
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.
Brah wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
Experiment managing to control the position. #T1#
Experiment keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Experiment tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Experiment is keeping the position.
Experiment bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. #REVB#
Brah wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Brah looking to control.
Experiment won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
Experiment trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Experiment engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Brah.
Brah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment throws an off balance right hand
and Brah counters with a two punch combo.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brah with a jab.
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgy Brah is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Experiment throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment drops his hands momentarily and Brah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah throws a right and a left that Experiment avoids nicely.
A head kick by Experiment misses
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Brah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brah throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brah throws a low kick but Experiment moves out of range easily.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah throws the kick towards the body but Experiment avoids it.
Brah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment throws a head kick but Brah moves out of range.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment moves out of range easily.
Brah throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Brah blocks the low kick.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Experiment sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Experiment throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment stalks Brah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brah's face. Brah staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Experiment defending well as Brah loads up on a big left hand.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Experiment tries to counter with a clinch but Brah shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brah motions for Experiment to come forward. Brah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brah throws a body kick that misses.
Brah scores with a spinning back kick!
Experiment scores with a punch to the head.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Experiment counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment scores with a jab.
Jab from Experiment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Experiment drops Brah with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brah looks back up at him and smiles so Experiment waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Brah is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brah gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Experiment gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Brah is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment!
After winning the bout, Finnish Experiment thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Edgy Brah was interviewed post fight and said 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Lê moves away from the strike by Brah.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê misses with a kick to the body
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard.
Lê wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Lê keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brah misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lê swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê swings widly with a right hand
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Brah misses the jab.#TD#
Brah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lê tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but Lê is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brah to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brah throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick from Brah.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Brah sees coming a mile off.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Brah misses with a body kick.
Lê misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Brah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah trying to move into half guard but instead Lê has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lê 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.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lê is one step ahead there.
Lê must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lê can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lê got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lê has managed to get both his arms back between Brah's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lê can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lê's guard. #REVR#
Brah wants to control from the top but Lê keeps moving.
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lê keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
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 Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lê's guard.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lê can do to turn this around?
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lê is keeping the position for now.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê wants to improve his position but instead Brah has moved into half guard.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lê wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lê wants to get back to full guard but Brah has passed into side control.#SUB#
Brah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Brah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lê has worked his arm free - good work by Lê!
Brah advances to full mount.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Lê is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Lê really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brah, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah wins by unanimous decision!
Edgy Brah gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1788 p4p, 87 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 2220 p4p, 260 weight class). Brah's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Morrison Jr. has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brah gets caught napping as Morrison Jr. dives in and scores a takedown. Brah manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Brah has his hands on Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah 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.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brah has Morrison Jr. pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison Jr. pushes down on Brah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brah is holding on to half guard well.
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura but Brah is defending well.
Brah keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah is doing well to control the position and prevent Morrison Jr. from advancing to side control.
Morrison Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Brah keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
Brah tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morrison Jr. has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Brah is working to get back to half guard.
Brah tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Brah drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morrison Jr. looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morrison Jr. looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morrison Jr.! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (2) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but Brah denies him.
Brah is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brah rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morrison Jr.'s guard! Nice work there by Brah! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Brah controlling from the top position.
Brah won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brah controlling from the top position.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Brah preventing the sweep.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Brah working a defensive guard but Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. is just content to waste time from the top position. Brah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brah keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison Jr. manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brah is looking to pass into half guard but Morrison Jr. pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morrison Jr. is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Brah is pulling down on Morrison Jr.'s head. It's preventing any offense from Morrison Jr., at least for the moment.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brah looking to control but Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (18) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Brah is trying to control Morrison Jr.'s posture but Morrison Jr. avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 18 to 8.
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Edgy Brah was interviewed post fight and said 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1794 p4p, 86 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 5993 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Brah, which made it look bad.
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brah showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah wants to control the pace but Steel Penn is squirming around nicely.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brah 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.
Steel Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Brah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brah is one step ahead there.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Brah is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brah is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (13) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn is trying to control but Brah manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah controlling the pace for now.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brah passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (19) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (22) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah has hold of Steel Penn's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Steel Penn seems comfortable defending it but Brah has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Steel Penn is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Steel Penn is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brah couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1772 p4p, 88 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 753 p4p, 87 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots in and bounces Brah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah looking to control.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brah keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mata trying to control from Brah's half guard. Brah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Brah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Mata
Brah wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Mata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying to escape the position but Brah is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata prevents Brah from moving into mount.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah stands and throws Mata's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (2) Mata
You can see the frustration on Mata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah is trying to get an arm triangle but Mata is defending well.
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Mata is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata moves into full guard.
Mata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (4) Mata
Brah controlling the position.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (10) vs (4) Mata
Mata tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Mata moves into full guard.
Mata has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brah is looking to pass into half guard but Mata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mata is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (10) vs (6) Mata
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (10) vs (9) Mata
Brah tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brah has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (10) vs (11) Mata
Brah wants to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata wants to take Brah's back here but Brah is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brah is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata prevents Brah from getting the reversal.
Mata swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brah is now in Mata's guard. A big mistake from Mata there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (12) vs (11) Mata
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brah preventing the sweep.
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Brah defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brah is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Brah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.
Mata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah stalling away here and it's allowed Mata to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (12) vs (13) Mata
Mata trying to move into half guard but instead Brah has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (14) vs (13) Mata
Mata 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.
Brah advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (17) vs (13) Mata
Mata being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata struggling a bit here.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 17 to 13.
Edgy Brah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DARE 93
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Power defends it.
Brah prevents Power from standing back up.
Brah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power pushes Brah off looking to stand but Brah dives back in and keeps control.
Power 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brah prevents Power from standing back up.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Power tries to clinch but Brah is having none of it.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Brah. Those never looked like landing.
Power misses with a straight left.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Power cracks Brah with a good jab.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Brah pushes him off.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power tries to clinch up
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Brah throws a combination. Power tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brah 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.
Power moves away from the strike by Brah.
Power works over Brah's head and body with a nice combination.
Power tries to clinch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brah throws a hook but Power blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Power seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power moves away from the strike by Brah.
Brah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Brah tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Brah misses with a hook
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah slips a jab from Power.#CL#
Power instigates a clinch.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Brah tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Brah back against the cage. #BC2#
Brah breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Power gets caught flat footed, as Brah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brah prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Brah wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Power haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Brah is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power wants to stand but Brah is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Power cracks Brah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brah connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Power clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brah swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Power misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah misses with a body kick.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Power tries to clinch but Brah is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
Brah swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Power counter with a right hand. #T1#
Brah looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Brah throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Power scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brah was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Brah misses with a head kick.
Brah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Brah. #CL#
Power rushes Brah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brah looking for a takedown.
Brah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power cracks Brah with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Brah.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brah's efforts to push away.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Brah working aggressively here.
#T2#
Power lands a body shot.
Brah is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch.
Brah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Brah throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Power.
Power throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Power cracks Brah with an open hand slap.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brah throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Brah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Power takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brah is out of range.
Brah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brah misses with a hook.
Brah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Power takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power throws a leg kick
and Brah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Brah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Power avoids the body shot from Brah.
#T4#
Power misses with a body shot.
Brah with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Power lands with a hook. Brah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the body from Brah misses
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Brah with that takedown attempt.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Brah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Brah walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Brah's head back.
Brah takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Power. #TD2#
Brah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Power sneaks out the side door and pushes Brah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Brah misses
and Power counters with a thumping low kick.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Power blocks a body shot from Brah.
Brah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power. #TD2#
Brah manages to pull guard.
Power preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.#SU#
Power stands up and waves to Brah to follow him.
Brah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brah thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brah. That did some damage!
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Brah throws a hook but Power blocks it.#T2#
Power loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Brah throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Brah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brah has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a left hand.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Brah's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Power.
Brah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brah's efforts to push away.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Brah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Brah's head.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brahs head.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Brah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power landing knees to the body.
Brah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Brah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Brah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Brah is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power misses with an uppercut. Brah saw that one coming.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brah in his tracks. #CL#
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Brah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brah stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Power feints a jab promting Brah to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Power clinches.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brah is defending well for now.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Brah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Brah walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brah dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Brah's head and hops out.
Power throws a series of punches but Brah avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Power 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Power!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Power started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Brah.
Blues misses with a combination
and Blues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Brah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blues but Blues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brah misses with a head kick.
Blues is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brah with a body shot.
Blues swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Brah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Blues misses.
Blues connects with a leg kick. Brah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah connects with the punch.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah throws a right hand that Blues ducks under and follows up with a left that Blues also avoids with ease.
Brah misses with a hook. Blues ducked under it nicely.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Blues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brah tries to score with a low kick but Blues moves his leg out of the way.
Blues now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Blues cracks Brah with a good jab.
Brah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah avoids the body shot from Blues.
Brah misses with a body shot.
Blues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brah misses the jab.#CL2#
Blues has Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
Brah is trying to stall.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blues. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah fakes the leg kick and cracks Blues in the body.
Blues's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2##TD#
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blues's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brah lying in Blues's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Blues decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Brah taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monday Blues!
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Strålman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Brah gets a takedown into half guard.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brah.
Brah is trying to control. Strålman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strålman is positioning himself well to prevent Brah advancing to mount.
Strålman trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman keeping control of the position. #T1#
Strålman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Brah unloading with bombs!
Strålman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strålman tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Strålman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brah.
#SUB#
Brah is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strålman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strålman shrugs it off.
Brah working the ground and pound effectively.
Brah 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.#T2#
Strålman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brah.
Strålman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah looking to control but Strålman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Strålman tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strålman is looking to escape.
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!#T3#
Brah cracks Strålman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Brah unloading with bombs!
Brah with a couple of short strikes.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strålman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Strålman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4##SUB#
Brah is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strålman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strålman! #SUB#
Brah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strålman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strålman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strålman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strålman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strålman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brah was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Brah misses.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strålman thuds his right hand into Brah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brah misses with a straight right.
Anton Strålman 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.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Brah.
Nice shot lands for Strålman.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strålman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman motions for Brah to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Brah.
Strålman misses with a hook
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Strålman thuds a left hand into Brah's body.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Strålman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Strålman counters with an inside leg kick.
Brah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strålman defends well and Brah ends up having to push Strålman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brah slips under a jab from Strålman.
Brah throws a big counter combination but Strålman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brah throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Brah misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
Strålman connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.#TD#
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Strålman's guard.
Strålman pulls Brah in close to his closed guard and prevents Brah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Strålman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strålman can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strålman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving. #T3#
Strålman can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Strålman is working away.
Brah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Strålman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Strålman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brah passes Strålman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Brah.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Strålman pushes Brah off and gets back to his feet.
Brah clobbers Strålman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Strålman lands a jab to Brah's midsection.
Strålman swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
It looked like Brah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman connects with a high kick.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a lunging right hand
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman. #T1#
Brah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strålman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brah misses with a body punch
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Brah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman misses with a looping right.
Strålman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman misses with a hook to the body
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brah has time to react.
Brah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strålman checks it well.
Strålman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brah has a takedown stuffed.
Strålman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Brah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Brah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Strålman. That snapped Brah's head back.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman throws a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into Strålman's guard.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Brah is looking to work some ground and pound but Strålman has wrist control.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Brah trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah preventing the sweep.
Strålman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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!
Brah wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strålman has an active guard here but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brah is taking a breather. Strålman 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brah 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Edgy Brah waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DARE 73
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brah lands a nice shot to the body.
Brah takes one to the side of the head.
Brah fails to land with a series of punches.
As Brah looks to move away, Aiken throws a big counter combo but Brah just gets out of the way.
Brah lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Brah.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.
Brah lands a nice shot that snaps Aiken's head back.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aiken misses the jab.
Brah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Aiken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Aiken's shoulder, as Aiken tries to avoid the shot.
Brah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aiken blocks a head kick by Brah.
Aiken moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brah misses with a takedown attempt
and Aiken counters with a right hand to the body.
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Aiken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aiken.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Aiken's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aiken scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Aiken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aiken avoids a kick to the body.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aiken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aiken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Brah jabs Aiken right on the nose. Aiken blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Brah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Brah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aiken, who protects the arm well.
Brah trying to control the position but Aiken is working away.
Aiken is looking for a sweep.
Aiken is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brah has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura but Aiken is defending well.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Aiken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Brah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aiken is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brah wants to control but Aiken is keeping him busy.
Aiken is pushing Brah's head away, looking to escape. Brah manages to hold on to the position though.#ES#
Aiken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Brah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aiken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brah is in Aiken's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brah lunges at Aiken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aiken's hand.
Brah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aiken.
Brah fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Aiken misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiken misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Brah lands a lovely overhand right.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Aiken lands a right hook to the body.
Aiken blocks a jab.
Aiken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brah's head.#T1#
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brah, as that shot connected.
Aiken throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Aiken lands the left hand.
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Aiken counters with a stiff right hand.
Aiken works Brah's body with a nice hook.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
Brah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aiken.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aiken throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aiken as he jumps to the side.
Aiken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Aiken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aiken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aiken misses with a series of wild punches.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Brah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aiken went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brah lunges at Aiken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aiken's hand.
Brah throws a hook but Aiken avoids it easily.
Aiken's corner calls for a 1-2. Aiken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Aiken has Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aiken.
A nice left hand lands by Aiken.
Brah is trying to force a seperation but Aiken has the dominant position.
Aiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Brah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brah is trying to break free.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aiken gets underhooks to prevent Brah's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Aiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brah's elbow.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brah wants to take the fight to the mat but Aiken manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Aiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aiken lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aiken.
Brah prevents a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken presses Brah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aiken has him pressed against the cage.
Aiken lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brah.
Brah fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Aiken.
Brah is breathing heavily.
Brah is looking to control Aiken's arms but Aiken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brah has his back to the cage.
Aiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aiken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Aiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Aiken misses with a hook
and Brah counters with a left to the body.
Aiken cracks Brah with a good jab.
Brah catches Aiken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brah swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aiken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aiken, right into the meat.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Aiken takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Aiken's shoulder, as Aiken tries to avoid the shot.
Aiken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Aiken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brah checks it well.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Aiken counters with a straight right hand.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
Brah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aiken throws out a powerful jab.
Brah throws the left hand but Aiken avoids the punch easily.
Aiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Brah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aiken counter with a right hand.
Aiken fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Brah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
Brah connects with a right hand. Aiken shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Aiken as Brah shoots in.
Brah throws a leg kick which misses Aiken's front leg but catches the back leg as Aiken tries to avoid it.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brah misses with a low kick.
Aiken throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Brah saw that one coming.
Aiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Aiken finds it's way through Brah's defenses. #T3#
Aiken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Aiken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aiken as he avoids it easily.
Aiken appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Brah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aiken.
Brah looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah throws a fast counter high kick but Aiken manages to duck under it in time.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
Aiken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brah doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aiken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aiken throws a one two combo.
Brah throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
A big left from Brah misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midick Aiken clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Brah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aiken walks into a jab.
Brah with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Aiken to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Aiken misses.
Brah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Aiken cracks the inside of Brah's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Aiken blocks the leg kick.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Brah looks for the body kick but Aiken saw that one coming.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Aiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aiken misses with a body kick.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Aiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah misses with a series of wild punches.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range. #T2#
Brah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aiken back to the cage. Brah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Brah connects with a right hand. Aiken shakes it off.
Aiken scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah throws a lazy uppercut
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brah slips under a jab from Aiken.
Brah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aiken under the eye.
Brah takes one on the button.
Brah looks to land a combination but Aiken avoids it well.
Aiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Aiken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brah's hands.
Brah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Aiken coming out on top.#ROC#
Brah is rocked!
A shot to the body from Brah misses
and Aiken counters with a huge left! Brah is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aiken isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brah from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aiken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken retains his bantamweight title!
Midick Aiken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brah walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner moves out of range as Brah throws a body kick.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Brah blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brah.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brah with a hook.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Turner tries to work over Brah's front leg with a kick but Brah checks it.
Turner throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Brah throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.#T1#
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brah on the side of the head.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner misses the jab.
Brah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brah misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brah momentarily.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2##TD2#
Brah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Brah is taking a breather. Turner 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.
Brah is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Brah seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.
Brah prevents Turner from improving his position.#T3#
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah working over Turner with some ground and pound. Turner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah is taking a breather. Turner 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.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner is trying to keep Brah in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Brah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Brah passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
#SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Brah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Brah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Brah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Brah throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brah slips under a jab.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Brah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.#TD2#
Brah feints and as Turner raises his hands in defense, Brah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner 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.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner trying to control the position.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. #T2#
Brah throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner 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#
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it. #SUB2#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Turner is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Brah has the hooks in. Turner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brah trying to control.
Brah keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Turner turns into Brah and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Brah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner advances position into side control!
Brah tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Brah prevents Turner from improving position.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner tries to advance to mount but Brah denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edgy Brah 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! 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#
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brah.
Turner cracks Brah with a good jab.
Turner throws a series of punches but Brah moves out of range. #TD#
Turner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brah 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.
Brah keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Brah has wrist control.#T1#
Brah looking to control.
#SUB2#
Brah looking for a triangle here. Turner is fighting it but it looks tight! Brah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Turner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) 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.
The defeated Josh Turner had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 789 p4p, 25 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 2486 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brah might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropped by Smoke Serpent. On his way into the cage it seems that Edgy Brah has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edgy Brah seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brah stops a takedown attempt from Anders.
Anders has Brah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brah can't get the takedown.
Anders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingemar Anders.
Anders is pressed up against the cage. Brah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anders down to the mat. Anders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Anders's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Anders
Anders keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders 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.
Anders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Anders
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah controls Anders momentarily but Anders frees himself.
Brah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anders uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Anders
Anders tries to move to mount but Brah blocks the move with his legs.
Anders in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah trying to control here.
Anders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brah manages to get to full guard.
Brah working for submissions but it's allowed Anders to get to half guard.
Brah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu(10 Elite, 6 Double Elite), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brah is controlling Anders's trapped leg to prevent Anders from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah wants to improve his position but Anders is controlling well.
Anders trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Anders trying to control the pace.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Anders has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah wants to control but Anders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah wants to improve his position but Anders is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah wants to control but Anders is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brah keeping hold of Anders's head, controlling as best he can.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
Anders wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anders advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (8) Anders
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Anders wants to take a breather but Brah manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anders.
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah has control of Anders's left arm, preventing Anders from doing any damage.
Anders advances to half guard.
Anders trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Anders is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brah gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brah controlling Anders's posture.
Anders preventing the sweep.
Brah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anders controls the pace.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Brah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anders defends well.
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anders slips nicely into half guard.
Anders works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (11) Anders
Brah tries to reverse the position but Anders maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anders fails to advance to Brah's back.
Anders avoids the attempt from Brah to control.
Brah is looking to improve his position but Anders isn't that keen on the idea.
Anders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Anders avoids the attempt from Brah to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brah is looking to get to half guard.
Brah 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Anders trying to control from half guard but Brah is working away.
Anders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anders prevents Brah from improving his position.
Anders wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah is pressing down on Anders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anders controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders wins on points by 11 to 2.
Ingemar Anders seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 730 p4p, 21 weight class) and Choke You (ranked 21991 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Choke You!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
You closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brah's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) You
You wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You postures up.
You wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brah looking to control.
Brah wants to control but You passes easily into half guard.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah is not content to let You control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah is looking for a sweep. You is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
You sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brah trying to control but You postures up.
You is looking for a kimura but Brah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for You to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.
Brah is looking for a sweep. You is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
You is trying to control the action in half guard but Brah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
You is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brah is pressing down on You's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
You stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
You trying to move into half guard but instead Brah has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) You
Brah pushing down on You's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
Brah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (2) You
You is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brah controlling his opponent.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
You tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but You is holding on tight.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brah tries to control but You wriggling away.
Brah is really struggling to control You but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as You is looking to escape.
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully.
You wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You 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.
Brah trying to control from half guard but You is working away.
You is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah wants to control but You is keeping him busy.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
You has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah moves into full mount! You won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (2) You
Brah controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
You is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brah moves to his opponent's back but You bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Brah. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (4) You
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but You is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah has his foot on You's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. You works his way back into a safe position though.
You wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
You pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah is looking to sweep but instead, You has passed into half guard.
Brah wants to improve his position but You is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You sitting and controlling from the half guard.
You trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brah trying to control but You postures up.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
You perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah tries to get to full guard but You has control of the leg.
You trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.
Brah gets back to full guard.
You wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.
You being controlled here momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
You pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah is trying to control the position but You postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Edgy Brah very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) 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:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 727 p4p, 21 weight class) and Leo Castellano (ranked 3390 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Castellano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TESTIFY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Edgy Brah has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edgy Brah seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leo Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
Castellano has Brah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castellano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brah tumbling to the mat - Castellano dives into Brah's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Castellano
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castellano passes into half guard.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Castellano jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (5) Castellano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano wants to take a breather but Brah manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Castellano.
Castellano pushing down on Brah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah trying to control here.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Castellano sits in half guard.
Castellano controlling the action here.
Brah moves into full guard.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castellano stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah trying to control here.
Castellano tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Castellano has control of the leg.
Brah is looking to control Castellano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah is staying active underneath Castellano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah gets full guard.
Brah is looking for a triangle but Castellano pushes his legs off easily.
Castellano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castellano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castellano trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castellano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah working for a triangle but Castellano defends it easily.
Brah keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.
Castellano looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Castellano
Castellano wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Castellano keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Castellano pulls Brah in close to his closed guard and prevents Brah from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Castellano wants to control the position but Brah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Castellano is looking to improve his position.
Castellano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castellano's guard.
Castellano tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castellano! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (5) Castellano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Castellano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castellano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Castellano trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castellano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castellano wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castellano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brah preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (5) Castellano
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellano keeps working.
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castellano is trying to improve his position.
Castellano is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working to tighten his grip on Castellano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Castellano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brah is really squeezing tight and eventually Castellano passes out! Brah breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edgy Brah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DARE 54
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Brah lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brah moves away from the strike by Lydon.
Brah connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lydon misses the target.
A jab from Brah misses.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Brah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lydon tests Brah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brah staying out of range there.
Lydon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lydon throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lydon.
Brah thuds a left hand into Lydon's body.
Jab by Brah.#ROC#
Lydon is rocked!
Brah slips under a jab.
Lydon is still on wobbly legs! Can Brah finish him?
Maximillian Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lydon gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Brah gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DARE 46: KRAZY
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Brah misses with a straight left.
Brah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aiken counters with a straight right hand.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Aiken saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah closes the distance and clinches up with Aiken, looking for a takedown. Brah pushes Aiken against the cage but Aiken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
Brah backing away here, and Aiken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aiken.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Brah misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Aiken has Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
Brah wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brah tries for a takedown but Aiken manages to get underhooks.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken prevents the takedown attempt.
Brah is trying to break the clinch but Aiken has him pressed against the cage.
Aiken is leaning against Brah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brah is trying to break free.#BC2#
Aiken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Brah.
Aiken throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Brah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Brah misses
and Aiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken. #T2#
Aiken takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Aiken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brah.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
Brah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah walks into a straight right hand from Aiken.
Aiken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brah's head backwards.
Aiken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah tries to counter with a takedown but Aiken is quick to defend against it.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aiken throws out the jab.
Aiken scores with a jab to the body.
Brah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aiken's waist but Aiken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brah off to one side.
Aiken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aiken lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Brah does it's job there.#CL2#
Aiken rushes Brah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
Brah working hard to break the clinch.
Brah has had enough of the clinch but Aiken keeps him there for the moment.
Aiken misses with the head strike.
Brah goes for a takedown attempt but Aiken pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aiken throws out the jab.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Aiken clinches with his opponent.
Brah is trying to push Aiken away but Aiken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brah gets through Aiken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aiken prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Brah wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Brah breaks from the clinch.
Aiken leaves Brah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah misses with a combination
and Aiken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aiken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Aiken counter with a right hand.
Brah staying out of range there.
Brah throws an off balance right hand
and Aiken counters with a left to the body.
Aiken throws a combination that misses
and Brah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midick Aiken dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brah misses with a right hand
and Aiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Midick Aiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brah throws a poor cross that misses
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken throws a leg kick but Brah checks it.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Aiken has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A leg kick checked by Brah.
Brah moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brah defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Brah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken avoids the head kick by Brah.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aiken takes one to the side of the head.
Brah scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Brah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aiken eats them both and turns towards Brah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aiken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brah tries for a takedown but Aiken circles away easily
and Aiken counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aiken throws a right hand that Brah ducks under and follows up with a left that Brah also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Brah.
Brah takes one to the chin there.
Brah misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Aiken misses.
Brah fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Brah tries for a takedown but Aiken circles away easily
and Aiken counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aiken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Aiken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brah prevents a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brah.
Aiken working aggressively here.
#BC#
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken throws out a powerful jab.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Aiken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brah throws an off balance right hand
and Aiken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#
Brah is rocked!#T3#
Brah fails with the takedown
and Aiken counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Brah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aiken drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brah right on the button. Brah goes down! Aiken follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Aiken gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
TBD#28 Brah vs Dee II
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Brah misses the jab.
Dee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dee looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dee wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Dee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Brah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Brah sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah. #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.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Dee is defending the position. #ES2#
Dee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brah is on him like a limpet, forcing Dee back against the cage.
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as Brah controls the action.
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as Brah controls the action.
#BC2#
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah catches Dee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brah tries to move into range but Dee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dee throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Dee throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Dee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Brah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dee.
Brah blocks a head kick by Dee.
Brah blocks a jab.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Brah misses.
Brah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brah jabs at Dee's body.
Brah walks into a left hand.
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!
No luck for Brah with that takedown attempt.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Dee throws a low kick but Brah avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dee. That's going to slow Brah down.
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
A little feinted left hand from Brah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Brah checks a low kick from Dee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brah misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
Dee cracks Brah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dee misses the jab.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dee finds it's way round the side to connect with Brah's head.
Dee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dee sprawls and moves away.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brah.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Dee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dee.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dee. Brah shrugs it off though.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee tries to score with a low kick but Brah moves his leg out of the way.
Brah throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dee lands a head shot.
A low kick from Dee misses #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Brah trying to control from half guard but Dee is working away.
Dee is pressing down on Brah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dee keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brah walks into a jab.
Dee connects with a leg kick. Brah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah tries a head kick but it misses.
Brah lands a head kick!
Dee lands with a slapping head kick.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Brah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brah throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
Brah lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
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!
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee pushes Brah away with a front kick.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brah throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
Dee slips under a jab from Brah.
And Dee responds with a good body kick, but Brah manages to step out the way in time.
Dee misses with a hook to the body
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Dee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brah circles away quickly and effectively.
Dee wants to slow Brah down by chopping away at his legs.
Dee lands with an overhand left.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee cracks the inside of Brah's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Dee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dee connects with a jab.
Brah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Brah persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brah moves out of range as Dee strikes.
A jab from Dee misses.
Brah slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee cracks a nice hook into Brah's ribs.
Brah moves away from the strike by Dee.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee lands a leg kick that knocks Brah off balance momentarily.
Dee avoids the body shot from Brah.
Dee scores with a hook.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Dee lands a jab-cross combination.
Brah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Brah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brah wants to advance to full mount but Dee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dee can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but Dee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brah to get the leverage. #T2#
Brah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Dee wants to control the action here but instead Brah manages to pass to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brah.
Brah prevents Dee from getting the reversal.
Brah raining down shots from the mount!
Dee tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar but Dee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dee.
Dee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brah is pulling down on Dee's head. It's preventing any offense from Dee, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Brah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dee has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brah to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dee is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brah pulls down on the head and he's put Dee to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Edgy Brah waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TBD#26 CARTER vs. ASKREN II
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Phetboonme jabs Brah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brah jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Brah shoots in and bounces Phetboonme off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brah is standing up over Phetboonme. Phetboonme looks to escape but Brah dives into side control.
Phetboonme 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Brah just content to control the position.
Brah 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.
Phetboonme wants to control but Brah postures up.
Brah prevents Phetboonme from escaping the position.
Phetboonme is not content to let Brah control the position.
Phetboonme is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brah is controlling him well.#T1#
Phetboonme is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Phetboonme pushes Brah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Brah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phetboonme is not content to let Brah control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phetboonme wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Phetboonme is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brah connects with a decent elbow.
Phetboonme is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Phetboonme is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brah passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Phetboonme! #SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar but Phetboonme turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phetboonme. #T3##SUB#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phetboonme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Phetboonme stands and steps away. Brah gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phetboonme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brah is out of range.
Brah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phetboonme's hands.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Phetboonme is predictable there
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phetboonme fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brah checks it well.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Phetboonme throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Phetboonme throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot
and Brah counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brah throws a hook but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brah's calf.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Phetboonme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brah scores with a sloppy right hand. Phetboonme should have avoided that one.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme lands a glancing blow to the side of Brah's head.
Phetboonme connects with a solid leg kick.
Phetboonme wants to slow Brah down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Brah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phetboonme scores with a nice right hand.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.#TD#
Brah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phetboonme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brah working away.
Brah misses with the ground and pound.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Phetboonme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phetboonme manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brah is working for a kimura but Phetboonme is defending it quite comfortably.
Brah is keen to just control but Phetboonme is a slippery customer.#T1#
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Phetboonme defends it.
Phetboonme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brah throwing shots but Phetboonme is blocking nicely.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Phetboonme is defending the position.
Phetboonme is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.
Phetboonme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phetboonme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brah is keen to just control but Phetboonme is a slippery customer.
Brah works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phetboonme is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Brah looking to finish with strikes here!
Brah breaks from Phetboonme's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Brah avoids the attempt from Phetboonme to control.#SUB#
Brah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phetboonme has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Phetboonme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah controlling from mount.
Brah throws some wild stikes that Phetboonme manages to avoid easily.
Brah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phetboonme squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Phetboonme tries to hold on but Brah postures up.
Phetboonme just holding on.#T4#
Brah tries to control but Phetboonme wriggling away.
Brah has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phetboonme's face.
The referee warns Phetboonme that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Phetboonme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phetboonme blocking the ground and pound.
Brah controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phetboonme tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah looking to finish with strikes here!
Phetboonme wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Phetboonme. Beautiful body shot.
Phetboonme tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Phetboonme cracks Brah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the body
and Brah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Phetboonme is predictable there
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Brah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phetboonme can pounce on him.
Brah looks to land a combination but Phetboonme avoids it well.
Phetboonme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brah's sensitive parts.
Brah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phetboonme avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch
letting Brah counter with a right hand. #T1#
Phetboonme wants to slow Brah down by chopping away at his legs.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Phetboonme.
Brah connects with a body shot that sends Phetboonme's belly button to the back.
Phetboonme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Phetboonme is predictable there #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Phetboonme is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Phetboonme is retaining full guard.
Brah passes Phetboonme's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phetboonme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brah.
Phetboonme controlling the position for now.#T2#
Brah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phetboonme defending well though.
Brah is pressing down on Phetboonme's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phetboonme is holding on for now. #SUB#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phetboonme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Brah 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.
Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet.
Brah working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Phetboonme pushes Brah off looking to stand but Brah dives back in and keeps control.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Phetboonme defends it.
Phetboonme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brah.
Brah wants to take a breather but Phetboonme is having none of it.
Phetboonme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah prevents Phetboonme from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phetboonme sprawls well. Phetboonme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brah gets slowly back to his feet.
Phetboonme thows a leg kick but Brah checks it
and Brah counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Brah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brah swinging wildly here.
Phetboonme motions for Brah to come forward. Phetboonme throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Brah swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Brah looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Brah.
Nice straight punches there by Phetboonme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phetboonme.
Phetboonme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Phetboonme moves out of range easily.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Brah misses with a hook
and Phetboonme counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Brah blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Phetboonme misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edgy Brah did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Phetboonme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brah's hands.
Brah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Brah gets a takedown into half guard.
Phetboonme trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Phetboonme defends it.
Brah is trying to control. Phetboonme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phetboonme is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brah's back!#T1#
Phetboonme wants to stand up but Brah is stuck to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Phetboonme's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brah rolls, trying to escape but Phetboonme keeps control of the position.
Brah looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU2#
Phetboonme is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Phetboonme throws a right hand that misses
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Brah as he checks the leg kick.
Phetboonme takes one on the button.
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Phetboonme lands a lovely overhand right.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Brah lands with a cross. #TD#
Brah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brah working the ground and pound.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phetboonme is trying to get back to half guard.
Phetboonme tries to escape but Brah is in control.
An elbow from Brah crashes against the mat.
#T3##SUB#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phetboonme is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brah working the ground and pound.
Brah trying to control the position but Phetboonme is working away. #SUB#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
Phetboonme is not content to let Brah control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phetboonme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phetboonme pushes Brah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brah tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phetboonme's legs. #SUB#
Brah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brah throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah had his way with Kongchai Phetboonme 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Brah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme lunges at Brah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brah's hand.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot.
Phetboonme swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phetboonme with a hook.
Phetboonme throws a sloppy head kick and Brah moves out of range easily.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
A low kick from Phetboonme misses
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah staying out of range there.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Phetboonme moved out of range nicely.
Brah misses with a looping left.
Phetboonme slips a jab from Brah.
The fighters circling - Phetboonme throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Brah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phetboonme swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Phetboonme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brah throws a hook but Phetboonme avoids it easily.
Brah staying out of range there.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Brah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brah.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut
and Brah counters with a one-two to the body.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Brah moved out of range nicely.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Brah swinging wildly here.
Brah misses the jab.
Phetboonme is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brah with a body shot.
Phetboonme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phetboonme.
No joy there for Brah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phetboonme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Phetboonme is predictable there #TD#
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown. Phetboonme fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Phetboonme wriggles free and stands up.
Phetboonme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brah momentarily.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brah's head backwards.
Phetboonme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Phetboonme misses with a leg kick
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut.
Brah blocks a leg kick.
Brah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Phetboonme misses the target.
Phetboonme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Brah.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Phetboonme misses #TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Phetboonme manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Brah controls his hands.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brah pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Phetboonme is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brah is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phetboonme to the mat. Phetboonme regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Phetboonme throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Phetboonme manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Brah blocks it.
Brah is looking for a takedown.
Phetboonme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brah backwards. #TD#
Brah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Phetboonme regains guard.
Phetboonme wants to stand up but Brah is controlling him.
Brah trying to control but Phetboonme is working from the bottom.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kongchai Phetboonme.
I think Brah 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 50:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Edgy Brah waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TBD#22 TASKER VS LO
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Brah shows good takedown defense.
Brah thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Brah wriggles free and stands up.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Brah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
Nice straight punches there by Brah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brah.
Brah looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Brah sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brah misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brah sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Brah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brah continues to drive forward.#CL#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Brah up against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Alvarez wants the takedown. Brah is fighting it off but Alvarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brah's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Brah pushes Alvarez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brah throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Brah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brah finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Brah slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brah finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brah lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Brah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Brah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brah swivels and escapes.
Brah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
#CL#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Brah against the cage.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Brah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Brah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Brah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brah but Brah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brah cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brah.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Brah circles away.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Brah moves out of range. #TD#
Brah gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Brah manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Brah has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Alvarez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Brah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Brah stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Alvarez is looking to clinch. #T1#
Alvarez dives in and grabs Brah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brah pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Brah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brah stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brah lands an overhand right.
Brah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Brah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Nice body punch from Brah. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Brah manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Brah.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Brah circles away easily
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brah as he jumps to the side.
Brah throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range. #T3#
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Brah breaks away
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Brah sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brah misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricardo Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brah circles away.
Alvarez defending well as Brah loads up on a big left hand.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Brah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Brah sneaks out the side door and pushes Alvarez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brah lands with a nice body punch.
Brah punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brah circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Brah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brah tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brah keeps the fight on the outside.
Brah lands with a right hand.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Brah lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Brah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Brah, which made it look bad.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Brah counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Brah to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah stuffs the takedown.
Brah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brah scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Brah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brah lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brah lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brah scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Brah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Brah leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brah as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Brah scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Brah, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Brah against the cage but Brah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Brah shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Brah pushes him off.
Brah throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Brah gets in close and tags Alvarez with a short punch that almost sends Alvarez to the mat! Oh Alvarez is in big trouble! He turns his back on Brah, trying to create some distance but Brah rushes him, striking wildly and Alvarez goes down! The referee tackles Brah into the cage to end the fight! Brah is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah is the new featherweight champion!
Edgy Brah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TBD#16 TYME vs. VASH
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Evren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Evren misses with a leg kick
and Evren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Evren counters with a stiff right hand.
Evren throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kangaroo's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evren.
Evren wants to land a leg kick but Brah is out of range.
Evren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Evren manages to avoid it.
Evren throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Evren throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Evren drops his hands momentarily and Brah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah cracks Evren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Jab, jab by Brah - just one landing.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Evren saw that one coming.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evren looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah misses with a takedown attempt
and Evren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evren moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah lands with a hook. Evren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Evren misses its intended target.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evren was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.#T2#
Evren throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evren! But no joy.
Brah connects with a body shot that sends Evren's belly button to the back.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Evren moves away and avoids it.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Evren is just out of range.
Brah throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evren slips under a jab from Brah.
Evren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Evren.
Evren ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Evren moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Evren swings widly with a right hand
and Brah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evren thinking. #T3#
Evren works Brah's body with a nice hook.
Evren throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
A little feinted left hand from Brah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brah lands with a right hand.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Brah swings for the body but Evren moves out of range.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brah swings for the body but Evren moves out of range.
Evren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Evren throws a right hand that misses
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Evren slips a straight right by Brah.
Brah throws a nice looking combination but Evren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah lands a body shot.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brah throws a body punch but Evren moves out of range.
Brah scores with a jab. Evren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brah swinging wildly here.
Evren scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah 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#
Evren looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Evren misses with a body kick.
Brah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Brah misses.
Evren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Brah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evren's half guard.
Evren wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evren 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.
Brah works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brah throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Evren because Brah loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brah prevents Evren from getting the reversal.
Brah throwing strikes here but Evren is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brah misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Evren tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah with good strikes from the mount here!
Brah controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evren tries to hold on but Brah postures up.
Brah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Brah tries to control but Evren wriggling away.
Brah lands a nice shot to the head.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah 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.
Brah landing shots from mount.
Brah misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Evren is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Brah controlling from mount. #T3#
Brah tries to control but Evren wriggling away.
Evren tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah throws some wild stikes that Evren manages to avoid easily.
Evren tries to reverse the position but Brah maintains control.
Brah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brah tries to control but Evren wriggling away.
Brah unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Brah looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Evren is looking to improve his position but Brah isn't that keen on the idea.
Evren keeps trying to improve his position.
Brah looking to ground and pound but Evren is blocking nicely.
Evren throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Brah working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brah scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evren?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Evren.
Evren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Evren throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Evren throws a nice looking combination but Brah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evren.
Evren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut.
Evren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evren blocks a head kick by Brah.
Evren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brah with a body shot.
Evren throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evren was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Evren moves away and avoids it.
Evren misses with a double jab.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Evren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Brah lands with a right hand.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evren can do to turn this around?
Brah cracks Evren with an open hand slap.
Evren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evren misses with an uppercut
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Evren throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah cracks Evren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evren throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evren moves away.
Brah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Genadi Evren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Evren misses.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Brah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brah.
Brah throws a hook but Evren blocks it.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evren was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Brah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Brah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Evren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brah shoots in for a double leg but Evren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brah cracks Evren with a good jab.#T3#
Brah moves out of range as Evren strikes.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evren.
Evren loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Brah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Brah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Evren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evren prevents Brah from improving position. #T4#
Evren is looking for a sweep.
Evren is not content to let Brah control the position.
Evren is looking for a sweep.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evren is trying to work for a sweep but Brah has mounted him!
Brah controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brah 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TBD#12 ALVAREZ vs. TYME
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Brah lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Brah misses.
Dee scores with a jab to the head.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dee scores with a sloppy right hand. Brah should have avoided that one.
Dee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah throws a right and a left that Dee avoids nicely.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee lands with a straight right. Brah didn't see that one coming.
Brah punishes Dee's body with a nice straight punch.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Brah throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.#T1#
Nice shot by Dee.
Jab by Dee.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Dee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee lands a jab to the nose.
Brah throws a right hand that Dee ducks under and follows up with a left that Dee also avoids with ease.
Dee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Dee stuffs the takedown.
Brah drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Brah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dee walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brah with a body shot.#T2#
A jab from Dee misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Brah on that attempt.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard.
Brah postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it.
Brah throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dee pulls Brah in close to prevent any damage.
Brah wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Dee tries to sprawl but Brah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dee tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah is pressing down on Dee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dee is holding on for now. #T4#
Brah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forest Hill Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#ES2#
Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brah shoots in for a takedown but Dee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Dee manages to avoid it.
Dee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dee stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Dee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brah walks into a straight right hand from Dee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brah avoids the body shot from Dee.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brah goes for a double leg but Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee continues to drive forward.
Dee avoids the body shot from Brah.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee cracks Brah with a good jab.
Dee with a hook.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Brah misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Brah. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Brah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Dee throws Brah to one side and escapes!
A cross from Dee lands.
Dee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Dee dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Dee lands a jab to the head.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Brah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dee misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee cracks a nice hook into Brah's ribs.
Brah tries to move into range but Dee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brah moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
Dee throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Brah misses with a double jab.
Dee connects with a nice looking jab.
Dee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Dee swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
#T3#
A big left from Dee misses.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee avoids the body shot from Brah.
Brah connects with a jab.
Dee tries to move into range but Brah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dee needs to keep his hands up - Brah had a free shot at his head there.
Dee misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Dee as Brah shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brah circles away quickly and effectively.
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee wants to stand but Brah is controlling the position.
Brah lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Brah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah connects with a couple of short punches.
Brah throws an elbow that misses. Dee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brah's guard. Nice move by Dee!#REVB##SUB#
Brah working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dee has passed into half guard!
Brah gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klay Dee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Dee does it's job there.#TD#
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brah showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Dee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Brah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah 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.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Brah postures up and lands a big shot to Dee's brow. #ES2#
Dee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brah counters with a nice body shot.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah.
Dee throws a good cross that connects.
Dee stuffs the takedown.
Dee throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Dee misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brah. #ES2#
Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Dee catches Brah right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Dee throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Dee lands a jab to Brah's midsection.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Donk. Brah catches Dee right on the button with a cross.
Dee punishes Brah's body with a nice straight punch.
Brah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brah scrambles back to his feet.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brah scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Dee slips under a jab from Brah.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Brah is rocked!
Dee throws a nice looking combination but Brah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Brah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brah seems to have got his legs back now.
Dee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brah moves to clinch but Dee breaks away
letting Dee counter with a right hand.
Dee staying out of range there.
Brah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee.
Dee throws a series of punches but Brah moves out of range.
Brah is looking for a counter combo.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah. #T4#
Dee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Brah tries to counter with a takedown but Dee is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Dee catches Brah right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dee, as that shot connected.
Dee takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Brah lands.
Dee tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Brah walks into a straight right hand from Dee.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Brah drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dee 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
Klay Dee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edgy Brah was interviewed post fight and said 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
TBD#7 ROY vs. SORIANO
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah lands an overhand right.
Brah leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brah as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brah misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brah lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Brah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Brah 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.
Brah stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Brah is avoiding it.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brah scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Brah gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Brah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Brah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brah continues to drive forward.#T2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brah works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Brah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvarez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brah cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Brah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brah lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Brah scores with a decent looking hook.
Brah punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Brah as Alvarez shoots in.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brah scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Brah.
Alvarez moves forwards but Brah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brah misses with a series of wild punches.
Brah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brah stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Brah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brah digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez shoots in but Brah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brah duly obliges.
Brah scores with a hook.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Brah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvarez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah jabs at Alvarez's body.
Brah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Brah.
Brah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Brah is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Brah sprawls well.
Brah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brah avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Brah stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brah's guard.#ES2#
Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brah's waist but Brah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brah.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brah sprawls well. Brah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brah scores with a jab to the head.
Brah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Brah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Brah lands a body shot.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brah throws a combination. Alvarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Brah connects with a body shot.
Alvarez tries to clinch up
and Brah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Brah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brah scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Brah counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brah. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Brah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Brah sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brah! But no joy.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brah!
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brah slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Brah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brah lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brah tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Brah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brah is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Alvarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brah tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Alvarez!
Ricardo Alvarez is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Ricardo Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
TBD#3 ROY vs. POTHIER
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Brah lands with a straight right. Biernat didn't see that one coming.
A left lands for Brah.
Biernat tries to move into range but Brah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brah dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Brah lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Biernat is rocked!
Brah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Biernat.
Brah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Biernat counters with a one-two to the body.
Brah throws a hook to the side of Biernat's head but Biernat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biernat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah lands with a cross.
Biernat is still on wobbly legs! Can Brah finish him?#CL#
Brah has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Brah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biernat backwards. #BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biernat.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
Biernat seems to have recovered his senses.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
Brah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biernat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brah fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Biernat slips the punch.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.
Brah throws a good cross that connects.
Biernat looks to land a combination. Brah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Brah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah lands with a hook. Biernat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brah cracks Biernat with an open hand slap.#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Brah stops Biernat from standing up.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biernat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah 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.
Biernat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brah.
Brah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brah lands a couple of digs.
Biernat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brah is controlling him.
Biernat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biernat is looking to stand back up but Brah counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Biernat. #T4#
Brah works his way into full mount!
Brah tries to control but Biernat wriggling away.
Brah lands a couple of good shots and Biernat has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brah keeps control of the position easily here as Biernat tries to buck him off.
Brah scores with strikes from the back.
Biernat just trying to survive but Brah is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brah throwing damaging strikes from the back! Biernat could be in trouble here!
Brah lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Brah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
That's time! Brah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brah lands a nice shot that snaps Biernat's head back.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Biernat saw that one coming.
Brah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biernat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edgy Brah is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brah looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Brah.
Brah jumps guard but Biernat stands there with Brah around his waist. Brah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Brah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Brah tries to clinch up.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
Brah slips under a jab.
Biernat's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Biernat's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Biernat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brah is looking to work some ground and pound but Biernat has wrist control.
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biernat wants to stand but Brah is controlling the position. #ES2#
Biernat wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Biernat stuffs the takedown.
Brah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Biernat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biernat pinned against the cage. Biernat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.
Brah fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat misses with a few strikes there.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brah moves in looking to clinch but Biernat pushes him off.
Edgy Brah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biernat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Biernat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biernat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biernat steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Biernat ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Brah takes it in his stride.
Brah throws a big shot that misses.
Biernat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck for Brah with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Brah connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Brah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat wants to stand but Brah is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biernat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biernat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Biernat misses.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Brah moves out of range.
Brah tries to clinch
and Biernat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah misses with a double jab
and Biernat counters with a two punch combo.
Biernat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brah scores with the left hand. Biernat knows he should have avoided that one.
Biernat throws a combination that misses
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biernat at a distance.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Biernat.
Brah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biernat is fending him off so far but Brah persists. Nope, Biernat circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Brah misses with a double jab.
Brah misses with a double jab
enabling Biernat to counter with a crisp jab.
Brah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Brah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Biernat tries to kick Brah off in order to stand up. Brah Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat defending against the ground and pound.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Biernat tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Brah has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Brah is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Biernat is defending well though. Brah let's go of the attempt for now.
Can Biernat hold on?! Brah is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Brah has managed to slip his arm under Biernat's chin. This could be all over... yep, Biernat is tapping out! Submission win for Brah.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edgy Brah thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
SFC 17: Kuklinski x Mao
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Brah stuffs the takedown.
Brah lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustafson's head.
Gustafson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gustafson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustafson has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Brah misses.
Gustafson drops his hands momentarily and Brah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustafson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brah circles away.
Brah unleashes a big counter combination but Gustafson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gustafson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Brah sneaks out the side door and pushes Gustafson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brah scores with a sloppy right hand. Gustafson should have avoided that one. #T1#
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown but Brah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafson somewhat.
Gustafson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brah defends it nicely.
Brah stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustafson. Gustafson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustafson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brah avoids it really well and circles away.
Brah moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Gustafson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustafson's hands.
Gustafson takes one to the chin there.
Brah cracks Gustafson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brah sizes up Gustafson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustafson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafson somewhat.
Gustafson takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Gustafson tries for a takedown but Brah circles away easily
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Gustafson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gustafson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gustafson misses with a takedown attempt - Brah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gustafson eats them both and turns towards Brah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gustafson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brah's waist but Brah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafson off to one side.
As Gustafson backs off Brah throws a huge counter combo but Gustafson manages to avoid it all.
Gustafson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Brah digs a good body shot into Gustafson's ribs.
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustafson shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah lands a jab to the nose.
Gustafson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Brah. No joy for Gustafson on that attempt.
Brah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafson.
Gustafson walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Brah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice combination there by Brah.
Brah lands a lovely overhand right.
Brah misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Gustafson drops his hands momentarily and Brah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gustafson has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Gustafson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brah.
Brah lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Gustafson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Gustafson is rocked!
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah cracks Gustafson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Gustafson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brah scores with a nice head shot.
Gustafson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustafson seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##TD#
Gustafson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Brah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gustafson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gustafson tries to pull guard but Brah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gustafson tries to pull guard but Brah holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafson drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Brah breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Brah.
Brah with a jab.
Gustafson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brah scores with the left hand. Gustafson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustafson slips a jab and a cross from Brah.
Gustafson takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Good exchange - Brah coming out on top.
Gustafson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brah is fending him off so far but Gustafson persists. Nope, Brah circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brah sprawls well. Brah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafson gets slowly back to his feet.
Davy Gustafson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafson ducks right into an uppercut from Brah.
Gustafson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brah throws out a counter right but Gustafson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Brah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brah.#T4#
Brah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brah dips to his left and cracks Gustafson with an uppercut!
Brah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brah.
Gustafson needs to keep his hands up - Brah had a free shot at his head there.
Brah 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafson walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Donk. Brah catches Gustafson right on the button with a cross.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah lands a jab to Gustafson's midsection.
Brah lands with an overhand left.
Gustafson tries for a takedown but Brah circles away easily
and Brah counters with a three punch combo that has Gustafson backing up. Gustafson nods at Brah to acknowledge the strikes.
Brah leaves Gustafson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brah throws a series of strikes that have Gustafson backpedaling.
Brah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafson.
Brah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah cracks Gustafson with a good jab.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Gustafson feints and as Brah raises his hands in defense, Gustafson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brah managing to control the position. #T1#
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah pulls Gustafson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Brah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Brah working for a triangle but Gustafson defends it easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Gustafson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brah passes into side control.
Brah happy to just control the position for now.
Brah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Brah scores with punches from side control.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Brah stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
Gustafson shoots in for a double leg but Brah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Brah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafson.
Brah throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Brah.#TD#
Gustafson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brah!
Brah is trying to control Gustafson's posture but Gustafson avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah is trying to improve his position.
Brah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gustafson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brah 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
A very excited looking Edgy Brah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SFC 12: Kuklinski x Joe
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Hernandez tries to clinch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brah 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.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hernandez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Brah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hernandez is posturing up here but Brah has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hernandez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hernandez has to tap! Slick submission there by Brah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edgy Brah!
After the big win, Edgy Brah made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fautanua is able to avoid easily.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brah is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Brah circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fautanua with a body shot.#TD#
Fautanua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brah 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.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fautanua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Brah won't allow Fautanua to pass to mount.
Fautanua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brah wants to get back to his feet.
Fautanua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fautanua controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fautanua ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Fautanua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Fautanua forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fautanua is trying to trip Brah. He has hold of a leg but Brah is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fautanua persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua stops Brah from standing up. #T3#
Fautanua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
Fautanua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brah wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Fautanua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fautanua manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah tries to bench press Fautanua off him but Fautanua keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Fautanua are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brah is not content to let Fautanua control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taulua Fautanua 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#
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brah circles away.#TD2#
Fautanua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brah is controlling him.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Fautanua controlling the position.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Fautanua.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Fautanua's guard.#SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Fautanua trying to control the position.
#T2#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fautanua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
Fautanua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. #REVR#
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Fautanua stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position. #T3#
Fautanua stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Fautanua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua being controlled here momentarily.
Fautanua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fautanua wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fautanua avoids the head kick by Brah.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Brah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah tries to clinch but Fautanua is having none of it. #TD2#
Brah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua wants to get back to his feet but Brah is dominant here and he's now got Fautanua's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Fautanua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Brah is avoiding it.
Fautanua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fautanua throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Brah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua looking for a sweep. Not yet Fautanua, not yet.
Brah trying to control but Fautanua is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Fautanua continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fautanua moves away.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.
Fautanua avoids the body shot from Brah.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Fautanua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Brah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Brah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fautanua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah wants to stand but Fautanua is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah 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.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fautanua won't allow Brah to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch. #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.#BC#
Fautanua breaks the clinch.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Fautanua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brah's half guard.
Fautanua trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah is pressing down on Fautanua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah is trying to control the position but Fautanua postures up.
Fautanua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua prevents Brah from getting back to his feet.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Taulua Fautanua did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Fautanua looks to land a combination but Brah avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Brah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fautanua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah throws a body punch but Fautanua moves out of range. #CL#
Fautanua rushes Brah and presses him up against the cage.
Fautanua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brah up against the cage.#BC2#
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fautanua 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.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fautanua manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Fautanua trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
#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.
Brah throwing strikes from guard but Fautanua blocks nicely.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah throws a push kick but Fautanua slaps the foot to one side.
Fautanua throws a head kick but Brah moves out of range.
#T3#
Fautanua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Fautanua misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brah throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Brah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fautanua was covering up waiting for the punch and Brah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brah postures up.
Fautanua managing to control the position.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Edgy Brah 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#
Fautanua tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fautanua misses the jab.
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fautanua.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fautanua's guard.#ES#
Fautanua wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taulua Fautanua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fautanua takes one to the side of the head.
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.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.#T1##TD#
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fautanua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Fautanua defends easily.
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fautanua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fautanua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua preventing the sweep.
Fautanua is standing up over Brah. Brah looks to escape but Fautanua dives into side control.
Brah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fautanua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brah is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Fautanua wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Fautanua.
Fautanua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Fautanua controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taulua Fautanua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fautanua 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taulua Fautanua!
Taulua Fautanua is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Taulua Fautanua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Brah gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Fulton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fulton tries to clinch but Brah is having none of it.
Fulton tries to clinch there but Brah circles away.
#TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Fulton has one foot on Brah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brah misses with a hook
#CL#
and Fulton counters by clinching up. #TD#
Fulton jumps guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Fulton is keeping the position.#T1#
Fulton 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#
Fulton is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fulton is nestled in close to Brah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brah 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.
Fulton is nestled in close to Brah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brah tries to roll over but Fulton keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fulton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Fulton is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah controlling the position well.
Fulton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Brah is looking to get back to full guard here but Fulton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brah tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fulton easily slips into full mount!
Fulton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Fulton looking to secure an arm triangle but Brah defends it well.
Brah looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Brah is really stuck here.
Brah has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fulton.
Fulton tries to keep control of the position but Brah is staying busy.
Fulton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brah wants to hold on but Fulton pushes him away.
Brah prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Fulton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Brah 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.
Brah stays in close to Fulton's body and controls the position.
Brah preventing the sweep.
Fulton is wriggling around but Brah manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brah. #SUB2#
Brah seems to be looking for submissions.
Brah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Fulton is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fulton tries to kick Brah off but Brah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Norbert Fulton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fulton is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is thwarting Fulton's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Brah feints and as Fulton raises his hands in defense, Brah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah throws a big elbow that misses.
Fulton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Brah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fulton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fulton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fulton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?#T3#
Brah pulls Fulton in to control the position.
Brah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.
Fulton landing some decent shots from guard.
Brah is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Brah 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.
Fulton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Fulton wants to clinch.
Fulton tries to clinch up.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fulton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fulton defends it well.#T1#
Fulton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fulton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brah has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Brah jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fulton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fulton can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Fulton tries to improve position but can't.
Brah working the ground and pound but Fulton is defending the strikes.
Fulton is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Fulton tries to escape back to his feet but Brah has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Fulton's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Fulton is tapping! Brah saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah!
In his post fight interview, Edgy Brah gave a big smile as he said 'I'd like to thank the anunnaki, my band, the joint I smoked before this, and Alex Jones.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Brah clinches.
Brah is trying to pull guard but Wooten has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Wooten jumps into guard, dragging Brah to the mat.
Brah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooten looking for a sweep. Not yet Wooten, not yet.
Brah passes into half guard.
Brah slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Brah 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! Wooten is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgy Brah!
Post fight, Edgy Brah took to the microphone: 'I'd like to thank the anunnaki, my band, the joint I smoked before this, and Alex Jones.'.
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