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Event:
GRS 180
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Cadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basket Case .
Basket Case misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basket Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cadman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman throwing a counter right hand but Basket Case manages to avoid it.
Basket Case darts in looking for a takedown but Cadman gets double underhooks and turns Basket Case into the cage.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Basket Case misses the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab by Cadman .
Basket Case scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cadman in his tracks.
Basket Case blocks a jab.
Basket Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Basket Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cadman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Basket Case smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Basket Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadman is just out of range.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Basket Case misses the target.
Basket Case looks for a takedown but Cadman sprawls well.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Basket Case .
Basket Case attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Basket Case tries to land a leg kick but Cadman saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cadman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cadman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Basket Case stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Basket Case swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Basket Case misses with a left hand
letting Cadman counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Basket Case is rocked!
Basket Case swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman ducks right into an uppercut from Basket Case .
Basket Case walks straight into a right hand from Cadman - that's dropped him! Cadman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Basket Case from any more punishment! Basket Case complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Cayden Cadman , 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:
RS 177
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Basket Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duk Koo.
Kim Duk Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basket Case closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Basket Case pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basket Case connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duk Koo momentarily.
Basket Case looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duk Koo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Basket Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duk Koo tests Basket Case 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duk Koo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basket Case .
Duk Koo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Duk Koo misses. #T1#
Duk Koo missing with a left hand there. Basket Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duk Koo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duk Koo throws a big shot that misses.
Duk Koo scores with a hook to the body. Basket Case takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Basket Case connects with a solid leg kick.
Basket Case dips to his left and cracks Duk Koo with an uppercut!
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duk Koo lands a nice hook to Basket Case 's body. Basket Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duk Koo drops his hands momentarily and Basket Case takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Basket Case connects with a jab.#T2#
Duk Koo misses with a hook. Basket Case ducked under it nicely.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Duk Koo lunges at Basket Case with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Basket Case 's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duk Koo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basket Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case punishes Duk Koo's body with a nice straight punch.
Duk Koo misses the shot to the body.
Basket Case throws the left hand but Duk Koo avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duk Koo or perhaps it was just good defense by Basket Case , which made it look bad.
Duk Koo throws an overhand right that lands on Basket Case 's shoulder, as Basket Case tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Basket Case lands with a right hand.
Duk Koo punishes Basket Case 's body with a nice straight punch.
Basket Case misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duk Koo counters with a left to the body.
Duk Koo swings for the body but Basket Case moves out of range.
Duk Koo lands a head shot.
Basket Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Basket Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Basket Case lands.#T4#
Duk Koo connects with a nice looking jab.
Duk Koo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Basket Case counters with a shoot takedown. Duk Koo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Basket Case drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basket Case jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duk Koo keeping moving, preventing Basket Case from controlling successfully.
Basket Case advances to half guard. #SUB#
Basket Case is looking for a kimura but Duk Koo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Basket Case to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Basket Case thuds a left hand into Duk Koo's body.
Duk Koo swings for the body but Basket Case moves out of range.
Basket Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Basket Case keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duk Koo has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case connects with the punch.
Basket Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Basket Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duk Koo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Basket Case misses with a jab to the body
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Duk Koo lands a really nice looking cross but Basket Case seems unphased.
Duk Koo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basket Case but Basket Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basket Case 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duk Koo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Basket Case scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Duk Koo. No joy for Basket Case on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Duk Koo misses.#T2#
Basket Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duk Koo.
Basket Case drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duk Koo sprawls and moves away.
Duk Koo misses with a hook.
Basket Case looks for a takedown but Duk Koo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duk Koo lands with an overhand left.
Basket Case closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Basket Case pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duk Koo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Basket Case has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duk Koo or perhaps it was just good defense by Basket Case , which made it look bad.
Basket Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Duk Koo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Basket Case swings widly with a right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Basket Case stuffs the takedown.
Duk Koo throws a big shot that misses.
Duk Koo missing with a left hand there. Basket Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Basket Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duk Koo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Basket Case throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
A lazy left from Duk Koo finds it's target.
Duk Koo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Basket Case keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duk Koo scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Duk Koo fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basket Case .
Duk Koo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duk Koo throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Basket Case decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duk Koo's guard.
Duk Koo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basket Case . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Basket Case controls the pace.
Basket Case trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Basket Case looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Basket Case postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duk Koo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Basket Case , into his guard. #REVB#
Duk Koo trying to control the position from guard on top but Basket Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basket Case working a defensive guard but Duk Koo manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
A lull in the action here as Duk Koo stalls from top position.
Basket Case wants to control but Duk Koo postures up.
Basket Case is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duk Koo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Basket Case tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duk Koo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basket Case struggling a bit here.
Basket Case sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Basket Case is pressing down on Duk Koo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duk Koo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Basket Case 's guard.#SUB#
Duk Koo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Basket Case to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duk Koo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Basket Case pulls down on the head and he's put Duk Koo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Basket Case !
Drake Basket Case bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RS 173 Overkill
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Basket Case tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basket Case somewhat.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Basket Case avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Basket Case swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Basket Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case throws a push kick but Cadman slaps the foot to one side.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Basket Case blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Basket Case 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cadman under the eye.
A lazy left from Basket Case finds it's target.
Drake Basket Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basket Case with a poor takedown
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basket Case ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Basket Case counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cadman !
Basket Case trying to control the action but Cadman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Basket Case working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Cadman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Basket Case tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cadman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cadman is concentrating on defense, preventing Basket Case from advancing position. #SUB#
Basket Case seems to be working for a kimura but Cadman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Basket Case is working for a submission of some sort.
Cadman is trying to stand back up but Basket Case is controlling him
Cadman 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.
Basket Case thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cadman 's head. #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.
Basket Case wants to take a breather but Cadman is having none of it. #SUB#
Basket Case is trying to work for a kimura but Cadman is defending well.
Basket Case prevents Cadman from improving his position.
Basket Case tries to pass to full mount but Cadman defends it.
Basket Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basket Case has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drake Basket Case will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice uppercut there from Cadman .
Cadman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Basket Case checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cadman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Basket Case momentarily.
Basket Case gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cadman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Basket Case .
Cadman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Basket Case blocks it well.#T1#
Basket Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman lands with a right hand.
Cadman wants to clinch up but Basket Case keeps it at a distance.
Basket Case gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cadman gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
A victorious Cayden Cadman 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:
KFC: Farewell 310k
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Basket Case fails with the takedown
and Xavier counters with a left to the body.
Basket Case scores with a jab to the head.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basket Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Basket Case 's head but Basket Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake Basket Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basket Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basket Case staying out of range there.
Basket Case misses with a body punch
and Basket Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Basket Case shoots for a double leg takedown but Xavier sprawls well. He's pushed Basket Case 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Xavier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . 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.
Basket Case doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Basket Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Basket Case .
Basket Case 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.
Basket Case scores with the left hand. Xavier knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Basket Case is looking to slow Xavier down with leg kicks.
Basket Case ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Basket Case looking to score a takedown here. Xavier is defending well but Basket Case drives through and ends up in Xavier's guard.
Basket Case 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.
Basket Case working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Basket Case is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Basket Case passes into half guard.
Xavier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Basket Case passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Basket Case scoring with punches and elbows.
Basket Case 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.
Xavier stops Basket Case from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Basket Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xavier, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Basket Case trying to control the position but Xavier is working away. #SUB#
Basket Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xavier, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Basket Case working away.#SUB#
Basket Case tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Basket Case trying to control the position but Xavier is working away.
Basket Case tries to move into full mount but can't pass Xavier's legs.
Xavier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Basket Case 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#
Basket Case closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xavier circles away.
Basket Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Basket Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Basket Case slips under a jab from Xavier.#TD#
Basket Case dives in and scores a takedown into Xavier's guard.#SUB#
Basket Case 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.
Basket Case controlling from the top position.
Drake Basket Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Basket Case drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basket Case jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Basket Case is proving a slippery customer.
Basket Case sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xavier's guard. #SUB#
Basket Case 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.
#T2#
Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
Basket Case prevents Xavier from improving his position.
Xavier pushes Basket Case off looking to stand but Basket Case dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Basket Case is trying to work for a kimura but Xavier is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Basket Case lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Xavier wants to improve his position but Basket Case is controlling well.
#SUB#
Basket Case is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Basket Case eventually gives up the hold.
Xavier has a hand on Basket Case 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Basket Case takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Basket Case takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SUB#
Xavier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Basket Case .
Xavier can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Basket Case is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Xavier is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Basket Case !
After the fight, Drake Basket Case was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KFC: Brazil
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jamal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basket Case .
Jamal dodges the punch combination from Basket Case .
#CL2#
Jamal gets a clinch.
Jamal lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Basket Case breaks from the clinch.
Jamal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Basket Case throws out the jab.
Jamal looks to score with a jab to the body but Basket Case is just out of range.
Basket Case throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal's shoulder, as Jamal tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal misses with a body shot.
Basket Case misses with a looping left.
Basket Case avoids the body shot from Jamal.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Basket Case drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Basket Case pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamal is keeping the position for now.
Jamal wants to improve his position but instead Basket Case has moved into half guard.
Jamal 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.
Jamal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamal is looking to sweep but instead, Basket Case has passed into half guard.
Jamal tries to roll over but Basket Case keeps him under control.
Basket Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jamal is looking to control Basket Case 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamal avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Basket Case is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Jamal is looking to improve his position.
Basket Case is thwarting Jamal's attempts to control the position.
Basket Case wants to pass the guard but Jamal is defending well. #SUB#
Basket Case is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jamal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Basket Case lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Jamal 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.
Jamal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Basket Case stalling away here and it's allowed Jamal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Basket Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamal is retaining full guard.
Jamal keeping moving, preventing Basket Case from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Basket Case 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Jamal keeps trying to improve his position.
Jamal pulls Basket Case in close to his closed guard and prevents Basket Case from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jamal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basket Case wants to control from the top but Jamal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jamal keeping full guard, as Basket Case tries to pass.
Jamal trying to control the position here. #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.
Drake Basket Case dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jamal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Basket Case counters with a straight right hand.
Jamal staying out of range there.
Jamal wants to counter with a clinch but Basket Case pushes him away.#TD#
Basket Case fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jamal sprawls well initially but Basket Case persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jamal wants to get back to full guard but Basket Case has mounted him!
Basket Case trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jamal prevents Basket Case from taking his back.
Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Basket Case looking to secure an arm triangle but Jamal defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal tries to hold on but Basket Case pushes him away.
Basket Case wants to take his opponent's back but Jamal doesn't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Basket Case looking for a guillotine from mount but Jamal is having none of it.
Jamal working to try and regain half guard.
Basket Case tries to control but Jamal wriggling away.
Basket Case punishing his opponent with strikes.
Basket Case wants to control the pace but Jamal is squirming around nicely.
Basket Case is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamal can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Basket Case with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Basket Case prevents Jamal from getting the reversal.#T2#
Basket Case tries to control but Jamal wriggling away.
Jamal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jamal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Basket Case is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Jamal manages to get to full guard.
Basket Case works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jamal trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jamal is defending against the submission attempts here by Basket Case .
#SUB#
Basket Case is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jamal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basket Case . #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.
Jamal moves into full guard.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basket Case advances to half guard.
Jamal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Basket Case stopping the sweep attempt from Jamal.#SUB2#
Jamal has his foot on Basket Case 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Basket Case works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Basket Case is one step ahead there.
Basket Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Basket Case 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jamal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basket Case moves away.
Basket Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basket Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamal.#TD#
Basket Case looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jamal!
Basket Case controls the position.#SUB#
Basket Case tries for a kimura but Jamal is defending well. #SUB#
Basket Case is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal is not content to let Basket Case control the position.
Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Jamal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Basket Case is trying to control but Jamal manages to pass to mount!
Jamal wants to take his opponent's back but Basket Case doesn't allow it.
Jamal controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Jamal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Basket Case can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Basket Case regains half guard.#T2#
Basket Case is trying to maintain the position but Jamal is very close to passing his half guard.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Basket Case is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Jamal seems content to control.#SUB#
Basket Case is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jamal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Basket Case doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal. #SUB2#
Jamal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Basket Case is defending well.
Jamal is keen to just control but Basket Case is a slippery customer.
Jamal passes into side control, despite Basket Case 's attempt to control the position.
Jamal wants to control but Basket Case is keeping him busy.
Basket Case gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Basket Case trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Basket Case !
Jamal tries to control but Basket Case wriggling away. #SUB2#
Jamal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Basket Case manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jamal trying to control the action but Basket Case is working from the bottom.
Drake Basket Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Basket Case haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basket Case tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Jamal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Basket Case 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Basket Case !
In his post fight interview, Drake Basket Case started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Georgiadis throws a leg kick but Basket Case checks it.
Georgiadis thumps Basket Case with a low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Basket Case managing to block the knees to the body from Georgiadis.
Georgiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Basket Case 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Georgiadis missing with knees to the body.
Basket Case looking for a takedown.
Georgiadis missing with knees to the body.
Basket Case misses with a hook from the clinch.
Georgiadis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basket Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georgiadis backwards.
Georgiadis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basket Case is defending well for now.
Basket Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Basket Case drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Georgiadis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiadis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basket Case is defending well for now.
Georgiadis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Basket Case blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Basket Case manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Georgiadis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Basket Case shoots in and drives through. Georgiadis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgiadis connects with an inside leg kick.
Georgiadis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Georgiadis scores with a body shot.
Basket Case takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basket Case ducks under a wild hook from Georgiadis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Georgiadis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Georgiadis finds it's way through Basket Case 's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgiadis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Basket Case chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Georgiadis can pounce on him.
Basket Case shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Georgiadis! But no joy.
A big right from Georgiadis misses.
Georgiadis throws a low kick but Basket Case avoids it.
Georgiadis throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basket Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiadis moves away.
Georgiadis throws a low kick, looking for Basket Case 's leg but Basket Case calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Basket Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Basket Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Basket Case stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiadis.
Helios Georgiadis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiadis moves out of range as Basket Case strikes.
Georgiadis throws a series of punches but Basket Case avoids them all with ease.
Georgiadis connects with an inside leg kick.
Basket Case jabs Georgiadis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Basket Case feints and then cracks Georgiadis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Georgiadis down.
Basket Case shoots in but no luck this time.
Georgiadis ducks under a wild hook from Basket Case .
Basket Case misses with a straight right.
Georgiadis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Basket Case s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Georgiadis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basket Case 's calf.
A cross from Basket Case lands.
Basket Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Basket Case drives through with a takedown into Georgiadis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Basket Case stops Georgiadis from standing up. #T3#
Georgiadis can't keep his opponent in guard - Basket Case advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Basket Case stops Georgiadis from getting back to his feet.
Basket Case stalling. #SUB#
Basket Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Basket Case seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Basket Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Georgiadis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Basket Case seems content to control.#T4#
Georgiadis is trying to escape back to his feet but Basket Case uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Georgiadis wants to get back to his feet but Basket Case drags him back down.
Basket Case working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiadis is looking to get back to his feet here but Basket Case is keeping cool and he's managed to take Georgiadis's back.#SUB#
Basket Case working for a choke but Georgiadis is defending well.
Georgiadis wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Basket Case is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Georgiadis with him. Georgiadis is trying to defend but Basket Case has an arm under the chin now! Georgiadis grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Basket Case !
A very excited looking Drake Basket Case 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:
UFC-Fright Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Basket Case moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Basket Case - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Basket Case holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Basket Case pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basket Case just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
I was talking to Basket Case 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Basket Case won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Basket Case .
#BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Basket Case . Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Basket Case backs off Magomedov throws a huge counter combo but Basket Case manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Basket Case lands.#TD#
Basket Case drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basket Case slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Basket Case is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basket Case . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Basket Case is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Basket Case stalling away here and it's allowed Magomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Basket Case works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Basket Case lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Basket Case is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Basket Case is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
#T2#
Basket Case is taking a breather. Magomedov 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.
Basket Case is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Basket Case looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Basket Case works his way into full mount! #T3##SUB#
Basket Case is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magomedov is surviving well by controlling Basket Case 's body position as best he can.
Basket Case takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Basket Case jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Magomedov is letting Basket Case control him for a moment.
Basket Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Basket Case works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Basket Case is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well. #SUB#
Basket Case in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Magomedov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Basket Case !
Drake Basket Case seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SFC 18: Hanley x Straterloo
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Wagner fails with the takedown
and Basket Case counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wagner thinking. #TD2#
Wagner gets a takedown into half guard.
Basket Case is pressing down on Wagner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Basket Case '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.
Basket Case managing to control the position.
Basket Case looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case managing to control the position.
Basket Case is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Basket Case is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Basket Case has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wagner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basket Case is keeping the position for now.
Basket Case manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Basket Case throwing strikes but missing.
Basket Case content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Basket Case drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Basket Case seems to have locked his on tight now - Wagner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Basket Case , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Drake Basket Case !
A relieved looking Drake Basket Case 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:
SFC 11: Bradman x Gonza
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Basket Case closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Basket Case pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Basket Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Basket Case off to one side.
Jacobs is looking to counter the offense by Basket Case and move into the clinch.
Jacobs thows a leg kick but Basket Case checks it #TD2#
and Basket Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs tries to kick Basket Case off but Basket Case keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jacobs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Basket Case has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Basket Case looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Basket Case trying to control but Jacobs is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jacobs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobs is trying to stand but he's just given Basket Case his back.#T1#
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Basket Case has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Basket Case is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jacobs taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Basket Case .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Basket Case !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Drake Basket Case waved his t-shirt featuring Amped Performance's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Basket Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Basket Case .
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basket Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Basket Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Basket Case feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura jabs at Basket Case 's body.
Basket Case is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Nakamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Basket Case 's head.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Basket Case looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Basket Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Basket Case has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Basket Case takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Nakamura cracks Basket Case with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Basket Case looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nakamura finish him?
#ROC#
Basket Case is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Basket Case is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura weaves into range and cracks Basket Case right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Basket Case goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nakamura is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinsuke Nakamura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Byers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Basket Case did well to prevent Byers getting side control.
Basket Case makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Basket Case .
Byers postures up.
Byers is in close to Basket Case 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Basket Case is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Basket Case working for a triangle but Byers defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Byers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basket Case has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byers has managed to get both his arms back between Basket Case 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Byers lands a couple of digs.
Basket Case is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Byers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Basket Case looking to control.
Basket Case might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Basket Case looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byers is one step ahead there.
Basket Case is trying to keep Byers in close.
#T2#
Byers works over Basket Case with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Basket Case pushes a forearm under Byers's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Byers is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Basket Case !
After the big win, Drake Basket Case made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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