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Event:
Grunge 17: Last Kiss
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jesus closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Jesus manages to break the clinch.
Tea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jesus swivels and escapes.
Tea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Jesus clinches with his opponent.
Jesus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tea is trying to pull guard but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Tea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jesus walks away with a smile on his face. Tea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#KD#
A head kick lands from Jesus that sends Tea to the canvas. Tea tries to scramble back to his feet but Jesus brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Tea is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Tea! Jesus senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Tea out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ginger Jesus!
Ginger Jesus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grunge 14: Mudhoney
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio slaps away a takedown attempt from Tea, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Tea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tea is looking for a takedown.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Nice body punch from Dio. #BC#
Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tea's coach down at Lovelair's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good shot there by Dio.#CUT#It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio cracks a nice hook into Tea's ribs.
Tea looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dio scores with a hook to the body.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tea.#BC#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
#T1##KD#
Dio lands a big right hand that sends Tea crashing to the mat! Dio stays standing though and waves Tea back to his feet!#CL#
Dio rushes Tea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
A hook to the body from Dio.
Dio digs a right hand underneath Tea's ribcage. Tea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dio.
#KD#
Dio drops Tea onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tea is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Tea is rocked!#BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Dio finish him?#CL#
Dio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dio lands a nice shot to the body.
Dio lands with a short shot to the head.
Dio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tea seems to have recovered his senses.
Dio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dio connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tea covering up! Dio comes in with a big uppercut and Tea goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Dio!
Our winner, John Dio, 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:
Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddlesticks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Fiddlesticks clinches up against the cage.
Fiddlesticks is pressed up against the cage. Tea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fiddlesticks down to the mat. Fiddlesticks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Fiddlesticks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tea to the mat! Tea manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Tea is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tea 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.
Tea tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Fiddlesticks breaks from the clinch.
Tea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiddlesticks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Tea closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fiddlesticks did well to prevent Tea getting side control.
Fiddlesticks looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Tea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiddlesticks sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Fiddlesticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Tea.
Tea tries to pass to full mount but Fiddlesticks defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Tea is looking for a kimura but Fiddlesticks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tea to get the leverage.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tea is working for a kimura but Fiddlesticks is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tea wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiddlesticks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tea seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Tea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tea prevents Fiddlesticks from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Tea is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiddlesticks's coaches at FIERCE 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.#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.#ES#
Fiddlesticks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch #TD2#
and Tea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tea prevents Fiddlesticks from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Tea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiddlesticks is just riding it out for now. Tea eventually gives up the hold.
Fiddlesticks looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Fiddlesticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Tea.
#SUB2#
Tea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiddlesticks is just riding it out for now. Tea eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Tea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES#
Fiddlesticks kicks Tea off and gets back to his feet.
Fiddlesticks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fiddlesticks wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramses Fiddlesticks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea keeps the fight on the outside.
Fiddlesticks doesn't manage to clinch there - Tea circles away.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiddlesticks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tea defends it nicely.#T4#
Fiddlesticks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Fiddlesticks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tea was covering up waiting for the punch and Fiddlesticks finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Fiddlesticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiddlesticks wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
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 Ramses Fiddlesticks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fiddlesticks stalks Tea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tea's face. Tea staggers backwards, shaken.
Fiddlesticks scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Tea shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiddlesticks's guard.#ES#
Fiddlesticks pushes Tea off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Fiddlesticks closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Fiddlesticks manages to break the clinch.
Fiddlesticks fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Fiddlesticks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tea on his heels. He'll look to pass Tea's guard now, I'm sure.
Fiddlesticks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tea can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Fiddlesticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiddlesticks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Fiddlesticks advances to half guard.
Tea is looking for a sweep. Fiddlesticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiddlesticks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tea looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiddlesticks has picked Tea up and slammed him! Tea can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiddlesticks manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Fiddlesticks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiddlesticks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Tea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiddlesticks off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Fiddlesticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Tea looking to break Fiddlesticks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fiddlesticks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tea will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Tea looking for the choke from the back.
Fiddlesticks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tea is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiddlesticks is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tea looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Fiddlesticks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tea gets his way!
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Fiddlesticks showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Fiddlesticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB2#
Fiddlesticks showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Fiddlesticks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiddlesticks trying to get back to his feet but Tea is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Tea is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiddlesticks is controlling his hands well.
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Fiddlesticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tea is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tea is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fiddlesticks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ice Tea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fiddlesticks closes the distance and pushes Tea back into the cage.
Tea tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tea fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Fiddlesticks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiddlesticks thuds a left hand into Tea's body.
Fiddlesticks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fiddlesticks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiddlesticks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks looks to land a combination but Tea avoids it well. #TD#
Fiddlesticks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiddlesticks wants to stand up but Tea has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Tea wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Fiddlesticks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tea to get to his feet. #TD#
Fiddlesticks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fiddlesticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tea keeps working.
Tea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fiddlesticks. #SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Tea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fiddlesticks. #T2#
Fiddlesticks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tea.
Ice Tea has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Tea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiddlesticks pulls his head out easily.
Fiddlesticks throwing shots but Tea is blocking nicely.
Fiddlesticks prevents Tea from improving his position.
Well, if Fiddlesticks 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.
#SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura but Tea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiddlesticks to get the leverage. #T3#
Fiddlesticks prevents Tea from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiddlesticks pulls his head out easily.
Fiddlesticks not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tea with the active half guard here but Fiddlesticks passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiddlesticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tea keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea is trying to get back to half guard.
Tea stops Fiddlesticks from passing to mount. #SU#
Fiddlesticks decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Fiddlesticks has managed to clinch.
Tea is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fiddlesticks is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Fiddlesticks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fiddlesticks 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Fiddlesticks!
In his post fight interview, Ramses Fiddlesticks gave a big smile as he said 'Well, THAT'S a shocker! Am I right or what? Sorry dude, you'll never see another title shot after this one.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 5: Come As You Are
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Outlaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tea on the side of the head.
Outlaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outlaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Tea shoots for a takedown but Outlaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Outlaw throws a right hand that Tea ducks under and follows up with a left that Tea also avoids with ease.
And Tea tries to counter it with a takedown but Outlaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Outlaw throws a nice looking combination but Tea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tea with the counter takedown but Outlaw avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Outlaw.
A low kick lands for Outlaw.
Outlaw misses with a two punch combination.
Tea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1##TD2#
Tea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Outlaw pushes Tea off and gets back to his feet.
Outlaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tea.
Tea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Outlaw avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Outlaw's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Devils Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Outlaw misses with the combination.
#T2#
Tea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Outlaw counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tea checks a leg kick.
Tea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Outlaw defends well and Tea ends up having to push Outlaw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Outlaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outlaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Outlaw misses.
Tea's coach down at Lovelair's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A low kick lands for Outlaw.
Outlaw throws a series of strikes that have Tea backpedaling.
#T3#
Outlaw throws a right hand that Tea ducks under and follows up with a left that Tea also avoids with ease.
Outlaw throws a combination. Tea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tea.
Outlaw throws a big counter combination but Tea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Outlaw misses with a double jab.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Outlaw defends well and Tea ends up having to push Outlaw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Devils Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tea.
Outlaw throws a right hand that Tea ducks under and follows up with a left that Tea also avoids with ease.#T4#
Nice jab there from Outlaw.
Outlaw scores with a one two! Tea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Outlaw throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tea dodges the punch combination from Outlaw.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Outlaw's waist but Outlaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
Outlaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Outlaw thuds his shin into the meat of Tea's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tea fails with the takedown.
Outlaw throws a big counter combination but Tea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Outlaw with a nice cross.
Tea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tea looks to move away, Outlaw throws a big counter combo but Tea just gets out of the way.
The Devils Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Outlaw throws a series of punches but Tea moves out of range. #T1#
Tea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outlaw.
Tea with the counter takedown but Outlaw avoids it easily.
Outlaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Tea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Outlaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Outlaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Outlaw defends it well.
Outlaw lands a head kick. Tea smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Outlaw looks to land a combination but Tea avoids it well.
Tea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Outlaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tea scrambles back to his feet.
Tea dives in for a single leg takedown but Outlaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Outlaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Outlaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tea can do to turn this around?
Tea with a poor takedown
and Outlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outlaw misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Tea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Outlaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tea somewhat.
Tea shoots in and drives through. Outlaw sprawls well.
Outlaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Outlaw misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Tea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tea prevents Outlaw from getting back to his feet.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Outlaw wants to stand up but Tea is controlling him. #SUB2#
Tea postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Outlaw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tea, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Outlaw lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Outlaw. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Tea dives in and scores a takedown into Outlaw's guard.
Tea trying to stand up but can't free himself from Outlaw's guard.
Tea trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Outlaw is looking to stand up but Tea isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea looking to pass the guard.
The Devils Outlaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Tea is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Outlaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Outlaw has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Outlaw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tea's head.
Outlaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Outlaw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tea's head.#ROC#
Tea is rocked!
Outlaw gets to his feet and stands over Tea, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tea felt that one! Outlaw unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tea from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Devils Outlaw!
After winning the bout, The Devils Outlaw 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:
Grunge 3: In Utero
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Sixx 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.#SUB2#
Tea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tea has his foot on Sixx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sixx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sixx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixx slips nicely into half guard.
Sixx not doing much here.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but Tea defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx is thwarting Tea's attempts to control the position.
Tea 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.
Sixx lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Tea wants to improve his position but Sixx is controlling well.
Sixx slips a nice elbow through Tea's hands, connecting with Tea's forehead.
Tea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sixx.
Sixx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sixx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tea is refusing to be controlled, as Sixx sits in half guard.
Tea trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sixx is looking for a kimura here.
Tea is refusing to be controlled, as Sixx sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tea with the active half guard here but Sixx passes nicely into side control.
Sixx scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tea to see if he's OK.
Sixx takes a little break here. Tea wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sixx working the head with strikes.
Sixx working the body and head with strikes.
Sixx tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tea's legs.
Tea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sixx is chipping away with strikes.
#T3##SUB#
Sixx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tea has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sixx but great work by Tea.
Sixx is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tea is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Tea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sixx is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tea has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tea passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sixx!
Sixx is trying desperately to improve position.
Sixx slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tea is working for an americana but Sixx has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tea was thinking about the submission.
Tea tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard. #T4#
Tea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tea prevents Sixx from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tea is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sixx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sixx has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixx controls the pace.
Sixx 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.
Sixx chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Sixx works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx blocks the strikes from Tea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sixx is looking to advance position but Tea won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sixx in particular looking to stall.
Tea is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Sixx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Sixx rushes Tea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sixx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tea jumps guard but Sixx turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sixx drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Tea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sixx dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tea being controlled here, momentarily.
Sixx lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sixx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sixx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Tea looking for a guillotine here but Sixx defends easily.
Tea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixx controls the pace.#T1#
Sixx looking to pass the guard.
Sixx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sixx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixx defends well.
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tea working for a triangle but Sixx defends it easily.
Vinnie Sixx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sixx throwing strikes from guard but Tea blocks nicely.
Sixx stays in close to Tea's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sixx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixx has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
Sixx works over Tea with some ground and pound from guard.
Sixx lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Sixx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixx with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea 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.
Sixx is working Tea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sixx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sixx passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tea!
Sixx controlling his opponent.
Sixx with the ground and pound from mount.
Sixx landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Tea is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Tea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sixx controlling from mount.
Tea is trying desperately to improve position.
Tea regains half guard.
Sixx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sixx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tea can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sixx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Sixx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
That's time! Sixx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sixx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tea is working for takedown but Sixx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sixx lands an elbow inside that Tea shrugs off.
Tea is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Sixx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Sixx. Beautiful body shot.
Tea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sixx finds it's way round the side to connect with Tea's head. #TD#
Sixx shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. #ROC#
Tea is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixx loads up on a big left hand. Tea felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sixx looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tea can't hide his disappointment, as Sixx celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Sixx!
A relieved looking Vinnie Sixx 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:
CACC 63
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 3409 p4p, 304 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 5512 p4p, 395 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laibon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laibon (2) vs (0) Tea
Laibon stays in close to Tea's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laibon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Tea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laibon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laibon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea trying to control the position.
Laibon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laibon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Laibon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tea for as long as he can get away with.
Laibon continues to stall.
Tea has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laibon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tea. Score +3 for passing guard: Laibon (5) vs (0) Tea
Tea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laibon works to advance to full mount. Tea defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laibon (7) vs (0) Tea
Laibon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tea is desperately trying to improve his position but Laibon has a good base and remains in mount.
Tea is trying to escape the mount but Laibon keeps good control and instead manages to take Tea's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laibon (10) vs (0) Tea
Tea tries to roll but Laibon sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laibon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tea's body.
Laibon tries to get the hooks in deep but Tea pushed the leg off.
Laibon biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Laibon.
Tea can't escape the position.
Laibon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tea.
Laibon is hanging on to Tea's back as he tries to escape.
Laibon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tea.
Laibon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Laibon keeps control of the position as Tea tries to break free.
Laibon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tea doesn't escape.
Tea prevents Laibon from getting a body triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Tea do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tea turns into Laibon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laibon (10) vs (2) Tea
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Laibon is pulling down on Tea's head. It's preventing any offense from Tea, at least for the moment.
Laibon trying to keep a closed guard but Tea is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tea passes Laibon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laibon is trying to control but can't.
Tea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laibon is looking to control Tea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laibon avoid being mounted?
Tea is working for a submission of some sort.
Laibon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tea 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.
Laibon working a defensive guard here.
Laibon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laibon is keeping the position for now.
Tea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Laibon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Laibon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Tea postures up.
Tea wants to pass the guard but Laibon is keeping the position.
Tea being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tea passes Laibon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laibon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laibon is trying to control but can't.
Tea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laibon defends it well.
Tea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laibon sees it coming and defends easily.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Tea has control of the leg.
Tea seems to be working for a kimura but Laibon defends the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laibon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laibon is trying is best to control the position here.
Laibon wants to control but Tea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laibon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tea.
Tea prevents Laibon from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laibon manages to get to full guard.
Laibon pulls Tea in to control the position.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laibon seems keen to control Tea's posture.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Tea postures up.
Laibon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tea doesn't defend quickly enough and Laibon has managed to lock this one up! Can Tea escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laibon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
An intense looking Tembo Laibon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am no longer a MMA fighter, I am now a grappler and this win proves that. Let's pile them up and keep going forward'. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2742 p4p, 268 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 5116 p4p, 401 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Ice Tea is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tea gets a double leg takedown into Black's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Tea
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tea passes into half guard.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Tea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tea is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Tea wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to improve his position but Tea is controlling well.
Tea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tea is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black trying to control the position.
Black seems keen to control Tea's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Black wants to sweep here but Tea controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Black's guard.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tea is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (4) vs (2) Tea
Black trying to control but Tea is having none of it.
Tea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Black has hold of Tea's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tea manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to control but Tea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tea to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tea shrugs it off.
Black wants to finish this one by submission but Tea is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Black.
Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Tea is having none of it.
Tea defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black.
Tea is working to get back to half 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.
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tea has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tea to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tea shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is working to get back to half guard.
Black looking to secure an arm triangle but Tea defends it well.
Black trying to control but Tea is having none of it.
Tea regains half guard.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to pass to mount but Tea is defending the position.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tea is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Tea is defending well.
Black 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.
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Tea won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black is looking to pass Tea's guard but actually Tea recovers to full guard.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Doom's Gym inform us that Tea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black 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.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (7) vs (2) Tea
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tea manages to get back to half guard.
Tea is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Black trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom.
Black is looking to stall here but Tea recovers full guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tea has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black wants to pass the guard but Tea is keeping the position.
Tea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black 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.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tea keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black 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.
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
Tea has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Tea is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black stays in close to Tea's body and controls the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 3735 p4p, 336 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 4834 p4p, 388 weight class). Brandis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis moves into the clinch.
Brandis jumps guard.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Tea 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.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis 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 slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tea manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (0) Tea
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea 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.
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tea has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Tea is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tea is keeping the position for now.
Tea isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brandis stacks Tea 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 Brandis! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (0) Tea
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandis trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tea has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Tea's face as Brandis controls the position.
Tea is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Tea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tea keeps trying to improve his position.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tea, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis trying to control the position but Tea is working away.
Tea gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (7) vs (0) Tea
Tea regains half guard.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tea is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tea is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Tea is defending well.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tea tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tea is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Tea is defending it quite comfortably.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Tea tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Tea looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brandis passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (10) vs (0) Tea
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tea sneaks back into half guard.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tea manages to get to full guard.
Brandis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandis forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Tea is defending it quite comfortably.
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tea defends it well.
Tea gets full guard.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Tea is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Brandis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
Tea looking for subs off his back but Brandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking to advance position but Tea won't allow it.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Tea is looking to improve his position.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tea is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tea reverses the position - he's now on top in Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (10) vs (2) Tea
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Tea pushes his legs off easily.
Tea slips nicely into half guard.
Tea wants to pass to mount but Brandis is defending the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control here.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Tea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tea trying to mount his opponent but Brandis defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Fletch Brandis 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 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 622 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 4437 p4p, 364 weight class). 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 Ice Tea was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tormenta has managed to clinch.
Tormenta jumps guard and drags Tea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tormenta pulls Tea in close to prevent any damage.
Tormenta can't keep his opponent in guard - Tea advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tea moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (0) vs (3) Tea
Tormenta struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea just content to control the position.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tormenta is not content to let Tea control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea working away.
Tea trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta seems a little lost for a moment, as Tea dominates the positioning.
Tormenta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tea trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tea moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (0) vs (5) Tea
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta gets back to half guard.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tea stalling.
Tormenta is refusing to be controlled, as Tea sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta is staying active underneath Tea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tea controlling the action here.
Tormenta is staying active underneath Tea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tormenta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tea is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep. Tea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tea is just content to waste time from the top position. Tormenta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta trying to control the position here.
Tormenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
Tea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tea keeps trying to improve his position.
Tormenta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta is looking for a triangle but Tea pushes his legs off easily.
Tea trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tea defends well.
Tea wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
Tea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tea trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
Tea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tea content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tormenta has locked up a guillotine! Tormenta's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tea is holding on here and Tormenta must be using up a lot of energy. Tea has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tormenta gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fray Tormenta!
A very excited looking Fray Tormenta 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Johansson.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Tea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tea fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johansson.
Tea takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.#KD#
Johansson lands a big right hand that sends Tea crashing to the mat! Johansson stays standing though and waves Tea back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Johansson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tea! He's just covering up as Johansson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Johansson!
A relieved looking Kristian Johansson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tea's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tea manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Tea is trying to trip Rivera. He has hold of a leg but Rivera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tea persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tea is standing up over Rivera. Rivera looks to escape but Tea dives into side control.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tea is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rivera is trying to escape and Tea transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rivera is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tea! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
A relieved looking Ice Tea 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:
Madness Clown Chaos 8
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tea's guard.
Lima passes Tea's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a kimura here. Tea looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima!
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Event:
Madness 15 Ruas vs Turkey
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frost - that will leave a mark!
Frost missing with a left hand there. Tea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Tea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tea's calf.
A head kick misses from Frost .
Frost connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a right and a left that Tea avoids nicely.
Tea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Deacon Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frost throws a push kick but Tea slaps the foot to one side.
Tea tries to counter by clinching up but Frost breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Frost throws a head kick but Tea moves out of range.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Tea.
Frost feints and then cracks Tea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tea down.
No joy there for Frost , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Tea uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Frost sends Tea crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Frost is motioning to the referee to let Tea up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##KD2#
Frost lands a big uppercut and Tea crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tea looks OK. Frost waves Tea back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tea is rocked!
Crack! Frost connects with the perfect overhand right and Tea falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Frost !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deacon Frost !
In his post fight interview, Deacon Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Madness 11: Dawson vs Turkey
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Tea.
Tea has a takedown stuffed.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Tea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cobb 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.
Cobb wants to stand up but Tea is controlling him. #T1#
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Tea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tea on the ground.#SUB2#
Tea 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.
Tea looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tea drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cobb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cobb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cobb! #REVR##SU#
Cobb decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tea to his feet.
Randall Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randall Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
Tea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Tea drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tea misses with a takedown attempt
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Cobb cracks Tea with an open hand slap.
Cobb throws the left hand but Tea avoids the punch easily.
And Tea tries to counter it with a takedown but Cobb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Tea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb.#T4#
Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Tea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cobb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tea has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cobb tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tea is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Tea tries for a kimura but Cobb is defending well. #SUB2#
Tea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tea tries for a kimura but Cobb is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tea was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.#TD2#
Tea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cobb to the ground. Tea is now in Cobb's guard.#ES#
Cobb has his feet on Tea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Tea with a poor takedown
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Tea is rocked!#T1#
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Tea is breathing heavily.
Cobb throws a monster overhand right that drops Tea! Cobb follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Cobb!
Randall Cobb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Madness 5: LW Clowny Cup
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Tea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribbit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribbit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tea misses with a takedown
and Ribbit counters with a left to the body.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribbit as he avoids it easily.
Ribbit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tea misses with a takedown
and Ribbit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribbit counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Tea badly! He tries to strike back but Ribbit puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Tea out cold! Oh man, Tea will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frog Ribbit!
An out of breath Frog Ribbit 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:
Madness 3: HW Clowny Cup R2
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Number is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tea pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tea is looking for a kimura but Number is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tea to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Number is defending against the submission attempts here by Tea.
#SUB#
Number has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tea escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tea!#SUB2#
Tea is working to tighten his grip on Number's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Number has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tea is really squeezing tight and eventually Number passes out! Tea breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ice Tea!
Ice Tea 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:
Madness 1: Reawakening
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Beast scores with the left hand. Tea knows he should have avoided that one.
Tea misses with a takedown attempt
and Tea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tea's head.
Beast connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Beast there.
Tea shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beast scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beast's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beast's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast works Tea's body with a nice hook.
Tea takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Beast has managed to clinch.
Tea jumps guard but Beast turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beast lands a right hand.
Beast is leaning against Tea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tea looking to stall.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beast.
Tea tries to pull guard but Beast holds him up against the cage and eventually Tea drops back down to his feet.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
Beast scores with a shoulder strike.
Beast is working Tea over against the cage.
Tea is breathing heavily.
Tea has Beast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Beast.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beast.
Beast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Beast - that landed with a thud.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beast.
Beast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Beast scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Beast.
Beast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Beast.
Beast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tea backwards. #T2#
Beast lands a right hand.
Beast lands a body punch.
Tea fails to pull guard.
Beast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teas head.
Beast lands a body punch.
Beast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beast pushes Tea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beast lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Beast.
Beast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Beast.
A short right from Beast on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Beast as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Beast.
Beast lands a nice uppercut.
Beast lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Beast as the two fighters clinch.
Beast is working Tea over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Beast - that landed with a thud.
Beast lands with a right to the head.
Beast lands a hook that snaps the head of Tea backwards. #ROC2#
Tea is rocked!#T3#
Beast lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Tea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast lands a left hand.
Beast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Beast.
Nice body punch from Beast - that landed with a thud.
Beast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beast throws a big uppercut that drops Tea! More strikes from Beast and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tea lies dazed against the cage as Beast celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Beast!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Dagher scores with a one two! Tea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
No joy there for Dagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tea feinted with a counter takedown.
Tea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Dagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dagher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tea dives in for a single leg takedown but Dagher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dagher.
Tea blocks a head kick by Dagher.
Tea throws a counter high kick but Dagher was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Tea.
Dagher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tea at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagher throws a series of punches but Tea moves out of range.
Dagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tea shoots in for a takedown but Dagher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dagher swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Dagher throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Tea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tea.
Tea looking to pass the guard.
Tea sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tea drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dagher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dagher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dagher! #REVB#
Tea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dagher off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dagher is in a bad position with Tea working for a choke. Dagher manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Tea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Tea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tea looking for a guillotine here but Dagher defends easily.
#SUB#
Tea has his foot on Dagher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dagher works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dagher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Tea is looking for a triangle but Dagher pushes his legs off easily.
Tea has a closed guard, preventing Dagher from standing up. #SUB#
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dagher defends it easily.#SUB#
Tea looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dagher has picked Tea up and slammed him! Tea can't keep hold of the triangle and Dagher manages to pass to side control!
Tea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dagher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tea wants to control but Dagher postures up.
Tea tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Tea is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dagher is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tea working to try and regain half guard.
Tea throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dagher. What's that going to do exactly?
Tea is working to get back to half guard.
Tea looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dagher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tea is looking to get to half guard.
Dagher controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmar Dagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tea has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Dagher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tea to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tea stays in close to Dagher's body and controls the position.
Dagher wants to stand up but Tea is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dagher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tea has Dagher in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dagher has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tea to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dagher is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tea pulls down on the head and he's put Dagher to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ice Tea!
Ice Tea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Asmar Dagher was interviewed post fight and said 'quick, powerful'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Tea moves into the clinch.#BC#
Crane manages to break the clinch.
Crane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crane counters with a one-two to the body.
Crane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crane keeps Tea at a distance using the push kick.
Crane lands a nice shot that snaps Tea's head back.
Tea goes for a double leg but Crane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crane continues to drive forward.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crane tries to counter with a takedown but Tea is quick to defend against it.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#TD#
Crane 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane stands and throws Tea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tea wants to control but Crane postures up.
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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Tea is defending well. #T1#
Crane has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tea!
Tea is working to get back to half guard.
Crane landing strikes from the mount.
Tea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Crane has control of Tea's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tea regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crane controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2##SUB#
Crane working for a submission but Tea is keeping him at bay.
Crane prevents Tea from getting the reversal.
Crane raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tea is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Crane 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane content just to control the position here.
Tea tries to hold on but Crane pushes him away.
Tea 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.
Crane controlling from the full mount.
Crane unloading with bombs!
Tea 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.
Crane is pressing down on Tea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tea is holding on for now.
Crane is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
Crane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane wants to take a breather but Tea is having none of it.
Crane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tea defends it well. #SUB#
Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tea is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Tea is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tea is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Crane has control of Tea's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tea regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tea can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tea tries to hold on but Crane postures up.
Crane lands a couple of good shots and Tea has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tea is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Crane looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Crane working for a choke but Tea is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Crane looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crane.
Crane scores with a nice strike.
Crane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crane connects with a single shot there.
Ichabod Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Tea slips a jab and a cross from Crane.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tea drops his hands momentarily and Crane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crane is fending him off so far but Tea persists. Nope, Crane circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Crane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tea can do to turn this around?
Crane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crane wants it to stay on the feet.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea shoots in looking for a takedown. Crane tries to sprawl out of it but Tea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crane scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Crane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Tea has closed the distance and engaged Crane in a clinch.
#BC#
Crane breaks from the clinch.
Crane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tea darts in looking for a takedown but Crane gets double underhooks and turns Tea into the cage.
Crane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tea goes for a double leg but Crane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crane continues to drive forward.
Nice uppercut lands for Crane. That snapped Tea's head back.
Crane scores with a one two! Tea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crane catches Tea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Crane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tea instigates a clinch. #BC#
Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane cracks Tea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crane scores with a nice strike.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Tea moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crane.
A combination from Crane does no damage.
And Tea tries to counter it with a takedown but Crane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Tea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Tea feints and as Crane raises his hands in defense, Tea changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Crane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crane manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Crane's guard. #T3#
Tea trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane has Tea pulled in close to control his posture.
Tea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Crane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Tea pushes Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Tea wants a takedown.
#BC#
Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD#
Crane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tea's guard.
Crane wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
Crane passes into half guard.
Crane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane is trying to control. Tea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Crane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Tea is working away.
Tea is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane 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#
Tea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crane.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tea is defended easily by Crane.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt.
Tea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane throws out a powerful jab.
A left and a right from Crane both land. Nice combination. #T1#
A low kick from Crane misses #TD2#
and Tea counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Tea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Tea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crane is trying to buck Tea off.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Crane throws Tea to one side and escapes!
Crane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tea on the side of the head.
Crane connects with a leg kick. Tea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#T2#
A good leg kick by Crane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane jabs Tea to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Tea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Crane pulls guard.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Tea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tea tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Tea being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane wants to stand up but Tea is controlling him.
Crane has control of Tea's left arm, preventing Tea from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Crane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crane lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tea pushes a forearm under Crane's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crane is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
An out of breath Ice Tea 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea shoots for a takedown but Duggan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duggan lands a leg kick that knocks Tea off balance momentarily.
Duggan lands a nice shot that snaps Tea's head back.
Duggan stuffs the takedown.
Tea shoots in for a double leg but Duggan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim Duggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea walks into a left hand.
Tea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duggan, as that shot connected.
Tea shoots and misses #TD#
and Duggan counters with a shoot takedown. Tea fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan postures up and lands a big shot to Tea's brow. #SUB2#
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duggan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duggan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Duggan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tea's head.#SUB2#
Tea has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duggan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tea.
Tea is trying to control Duggan's posture but Duggan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tea 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.
Tea sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Duggan working Tea over with strikes.
Duggan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duggan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duggan controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duggan pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Duggan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duggan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is trying to control but can't.
Duggan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duggan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duggan lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tea tries to get to full guard but Duggan has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duggan controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duggan pulls his head out easily.
Duggan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duggan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duggan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Tea is rocked!
Duggan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tea is hurt! He's hurt bad - Duggan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tea from any more punishment! Congratulations to Duggan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
A relieved looking Jim Duggan 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:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3483 p4p, 390 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2698 p4p, 304 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ice Tea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov avoids it really well and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khalidov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tea (0) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tea is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khalidov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov has control of an arm but Tea manages to advance to Khalidov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tea (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Tea goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Khalidov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tea (4) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tea (4) vs (9) Khalidov
Tea wants to control but Khalidov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Khalidov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Khalidov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Khalidov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tea is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mamed Khalidov!
A very excited looking Mamed Khalidov 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:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3413 p4p, 349 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7675 p4p, 510 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cajun Puto enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ice Tea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tea (0) vs (2) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tea is keeping the position for now.
Tea trying to control the position.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tea (0) vs (5) Puto
Puto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tea (0) vs (7) Puto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but Tea doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto controlling from the full mount.
Puto wants to take Tea's back here but Tea is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Puto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tea (0) vs (10) Puto
Puto wants to control but Tea is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tea staying busy and making it hard for Puto to control.
Tea showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tea doesn't escape.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A lull in the action here.
Puto working for the choke.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Tea pushed the leg off.
Puto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Puto keeps control of the position as Tea tries to break free.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto controlling well, preventing Tea from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea won't enjoy being in this position. Puto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tea is tapping - it's over boys! Puto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3320 p4p, 326 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 7059 p4p, 488 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ice Tea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tea scores with a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tea (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tea trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Tea trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tea's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tea (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tea (2) vs (5) Sparxx
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea trying to control but Sparxx flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tea (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx looking for the RNC.
Sparxx 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, Tea has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparxx not allowing Tea to control his hands.
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tea has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tea knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tea for a finish.
Tea is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx 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, Tea has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
Tea trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks.
Sparxx looking for the choke but no joy.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Tea is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tea is keeping busy.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Tea from escaping the position.
Tea fending off the submission attempt from Sparxx.
Tea is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sparxx is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tea taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sparxx.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TGC 77
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Platanares shoots in and gets a takedown into Tea's guard.#SUB2#
Platanares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Platanares has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
Tea 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.#SUB2#
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tea has his foot on Platanares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Platanares works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Platanares defends it easily.
Platanares landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Platanares working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Tea is looking for a triangle but Platanares pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platanares is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platanares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tea's head.#SUB2#
Tea has his foot on Platanares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Platanares works his way back into a safe position though.
Platanares postures up in Tea's guard and throws a big left but Tea blocks it. #T1#
Platanares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platanares is aware though and is defending well.
Tea trying to keep a closed guard but Platanares is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Tea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platanares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Platanares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Platanares is posturing up here but Tea has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Platanares tries to roll out but it's too tight and Platanares has to tap! Slick submission there by Tea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
Ice Tea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Aniceto Platanares had this to say: 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.
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Event:
TGC 72 Hepple v Kleinschmidt 2
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Brady gets caught napping as Tea dives in and scores a takedown. Brady manages to retain guard.
Brady looking to control.
Tea is fighting to break Brady's control of his arms but Brady is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tea trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom.
Tea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea 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. #SUB2#
Brady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brady is tightening it up a little... Tea has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tea reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tea taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baron Brady!
Baron Brady really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TGC 70: Baby vs Escobar
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Tea misses with a takedown attempt
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Tea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tea dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Golovkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Tea. Tea gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Vitaly Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#KD#
Golovkin drops Tea with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tea looks back up at him and smiles so Golovkin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tea darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Golovkin counters with a nice right hand that sends Tea toppling to the canvas! Tea scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Golovkin finish him?!#ROC#
Tea is rocked!#T1#
Golovkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Golovkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tea tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tea dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Golovkin defends well and Tea ends up having to push Golovkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Golovkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tea tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily
and Tea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Tea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tea. Tea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Golovkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Tea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Tea manages to avoid it.
Tea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Golovkin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Golovkin!
After the big win, Vitaly Golovkin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tea drives through and clinches with Platanares against the cage.
#TD2#
Platanares has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tea clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Tea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tea breaks Platanares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tea content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Tea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tea drops back, looking for a kneebar! Platanares looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Platanares looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Platanares! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tea gets back to half guard.
Platanares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tea wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Platanares. #SUB#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Platanares is stalling here. Tea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Platanares seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Tea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Platanares is defending well. #SUB#
Tea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Platanares has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Platanares wants to get back to his feet but Tea drags him back down.#SUB#
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tea trying to control the position but Platanares is working away. #SUB#
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Platanares keeps working.
Tea moves into full mount! #SUB#
Tea swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Platanares is now in Tea's guard. A big mistake from Tea there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Tea has his feet on Platanares's thighs here. He's pushed Platanares off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Platanares screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
A very excited looking Ice Tea 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.
Aniceto Platanares spoke after the fight, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.
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Event:
TGC 55: Dong vs Yoshida
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Robertson throws a right and a left that Tea avoids nicely.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robertson's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Tea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Tea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robertson defends it well.
Tea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson is looking for a counter combo.
Tea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brad Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#CL2#
Tea drives through and clinches with Robertson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tea's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robertson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Tea can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Robertson and Tea drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Robertson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Robertson!
Brad Robertson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 13
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tea.
The fighters circle, before Dupree throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tea's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dupree lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Christophe Dupree!
After the fight, Christophe Dupree 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:
TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Golovkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tea with the counter takedown but Golovkin avoids it easily.
Tea shoots for a takedown but Golovkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Tea avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Golovkin misses.
As Golovkin backs off Tea throws a huge counter combo but Golovkin manages to avoid it all.
Golovkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Golovkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tea with the counter takedown but Golovkin avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin sets himself, and Tea steps forward looking for the clinch! Golovkin avoids it this time.
Golovkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A low kick from Golovkin misses #TD2#
and Tea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Golovkin pushes Tea off looking to stand but Tea dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Tea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Golovkin!
Tea controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Tea 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.#T3#
Tea is continuing to stall.
Golovkin is trying to escape the mount but Tea keeps good control and instead manages to take Golovkin's back.
Tea trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Golovkin doesn't escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golovkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Tea 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.
Golovkin wants to get back to his feet.
Golovkin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golovkin trying to get back to his feet but Tea is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Tea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Golovkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golovkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tea feints the counter takedown.
Tea dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vitaly Golovkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tea tries to keep at a distance but Golovkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golovkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tea circles away quickly and effectively.
Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
A right-left combo lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tea circles away quickly and effectively.
Golovkin misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Golovkin.
Tea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vitaly Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Golovkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tea feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Tea gets tackled into the cage by Golovkin. Golovkin maintains the clinch. #BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch.
Golovkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Golovkin has Tea up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Tea pulls Golovkin into guard.
#SUB2#
Tea has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Golovkin doesn't defend quickly enough and Tea has managed to lock this one up! Can Golovkin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tea on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ice Tea!
Ice Tea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Del Brophy.#KD#
Del Brophy lands a big uppercut and Tea crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tea looks OK. Del Brophy waves Tea back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.#KD#
Del Brophy drops Tea with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tea looks back up at him and smiles so Del Brophy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Tea is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tea is holding his hands too far apart here. Del Brophy throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tea is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Del Brophy!
A victorious Ricardo Del Brophy 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:
TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Laser tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Tea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laser wants to stand back up but Tea manages to pass into side control.
Tea slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Tea 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Tea 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.
Tea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tea is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tea tries to move to mount but Laser blocks the move with his legs.
Laser trying to remain calm as Tea controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laser tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Tea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laser won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Tea stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laser looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##CL#
Laser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tea is working for takedown but Laser is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laser walks away with a smile on his face. Tea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laser tries to clinch but Tea moves away #TD2#
and Tea counters with a single leg into guard. Laser didn't expect that.
Tea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laser is keeping the position for now.
Tea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Tea 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Tea 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#
Tea keeps the fight on the outside.
Laser swings for the body but Tea moves out of range.
Tea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Laser has managed to clinch.
Laser landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Tea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laser moves in looking to clinch but Tea pushes him off.
Tea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tea keeps the fight on the outside.
And Tea tries to counter it with a takedown but Laser pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Laser clinches up against the cage.
Tea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laser just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laser.
Laser scores with a shot to the side of Tea's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea tries to pull guard but Laser won't allow it.
Tea managing to block the knees to the body from Laser.
Laser pushes Tea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tea tries to pull guard but Laser holds him up against the cage and eventually Tea drops back down to his feet.
Bork Laser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##TD2#
Tea lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Laser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tea is breathing heavily.
Tea content to control rather than advance.
Tea wants to stand up but Laser has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Laser scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tea manages to mount him!
Laser squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tea controlling the pace for now.
Laser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Laser wants to stand but Tea has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Tea working for a triangle but Laser defends it easily.
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.#T3##SUB2#
Tea has an active guard here but Laser has managed to pass into half guard.
Laser wants to stand up but Tea is controlling the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Laser stands up out of the half guard.
Laser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laser doesn't manage to clinch there - Tea circles away.
Bork Laser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laser doesn't manage to clinch there - Tea circles away.
Tea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laser defends it well.
Laser shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tea eats them both and turns towards Laser to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bork Laser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea keeps the fight on the outside.
Tea with the counter takedown but Laser avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bork Laser dominated that second round.
That's time! Laser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tea.
Laser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laser closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Tea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tea. #ES#
Laser uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Laser moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tea pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB2#
Tea has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Laser doesn't defend quickly enough and Tea has managed to lock this one up! Can Laser escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tea on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ice Tea!
An out of breath Ice Tea 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:
TGC Crucible 5
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Sabin both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Sabin stuffs the takedown.
Tea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sabin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tea.
No joy there for Sabin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tea has his takedown stuffed
and Sabin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sage Sabin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#CL2#
Tea has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Sabin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tea fails with the takedown
and Sabin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Sabin. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tea has his takedown stuffed
and Sabin counters with a right hand to the body.
Sabin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sabin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ice Tea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea takes one to the side of the head.
OH! Tea has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Sabin smells blood and charges in for the finish! Sabin unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tea sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sage Sabin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sage Sabin thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC 27: Bush vs Hanley
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Jr gets a clinch.
Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tea up against the cage.#TD2#
Tea jumps guard and drags Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tea is tightening it up a little... Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ice Tea!
An out of breath Ice Tea 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:
TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Tea gets the takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jenson Jr has eaten all the pies!
Jenson Jr is trying to control Tea's posture but Tea avoids it. #SUB#
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenson Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Tea tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tea has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jenson Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Tea seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Jenson Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Ice Tea!
During a confident post fight interview, Ice Tea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jet Jenson Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Mayday mayday!! were going down...I repeat... mayday mayday!! were going down!!'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 2
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zakherenkoff attempts a counter takedown but Tea avoids it well and moves away.
Zakherenkoff scores with a shot to the body.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakherenkoff sprawls well. Zakherenkoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tea gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakherenkoff tries to bum rush Tea with a series of wild strikes but Tea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zakherenkoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Zakherenkoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tea on the side of the head.
Zakherenkoff throws a shot to the body.
Zakherenkoff thuds his right hand into Tea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Zakherenkoff - just one landing.
Zakherenkoff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakherenkoff defends well and Tea ends up having to push Zakherenkoff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zakherenkoff's waist but Zakherenkoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
Zakherenkoff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tea dives in and grabs Zakherenkoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zakherenkoff pushes down on Tea's head and hops out.#T1#
Zakherenkoff connects with a body shot.
Tea looks winded!#KD#
Zakherenkoff cracks Tea with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zakherenkoff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tea to stand back up!#ROC#
Tea is rocked!
Zakherenkoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakherenkoff finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zakherenkoff has cracked Tea with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zakherenkoff lands another huge swinging hook and Tea tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tea, before Zakherenkoff can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
After the big win, Vladimir Zakherenkoff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC 13: Lang vs Brown
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Toddumai scores with a shot to the body.
Toddumai jabs Tea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tea shoots and misses
and Toddumai counters with a nice uppercut.
Tea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toddumai but Toddumai pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toddumai enables Tea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toddumai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Tea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toddumai is looking to stand up but Tea isn't so interested in that idea.
Tea passes into half guard.
Toddumai is not content to let Tea control the position.
Toddumai wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toddumai won't allow Tea to pass to mount.
Tea wants to control but Toddumai is keeping him busy.
Toddumai tries to kick Tea off but Tea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Toddumai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Tea has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Toddumai wants to get back to his feet.
Tea is trying to control. Toddumai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Toddumai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tea tries for a takedown but Toddumai circles away easily
and Toddumai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Toddumai.
Toddumai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tea has time to react.
Toddumai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tea is breathing heavily.
Toddumai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Toddumai does it's job 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!
Tea with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toddumai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toddumai throws a shot to the body.
Tea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toddumai digs a good hook to Tea's body.
Tea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Toddumai lands a nice hook to Tea's body. Tea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toddumai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toddumai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toddumai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tea doesn't seem bothered though.
Toddumai lands a slapping body shot.
Toddumai scores with a decent looking hook.
Tea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Tea is rocked!
Tea shoots and misses
and Toddumai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Tea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toddumai drops Tea with a huge uppercut! Tea drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Toddumai is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessio Toddumai!
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Event:
TGC 10: Triple Threat
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Tea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The defends it nicely.#CL#
The takes the fight into the clinch.
Tea tries to pull guard but The won't allow it.
Tea tries to pull guard but The forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dude The has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#TD#
The has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tea is trying to keep an underhook but The manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The works his foot free and advances to mount.
The raining down shots from the mount!
The can't control as he wanted to and Tea manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The drops an elbow to the side of Tea's head. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The pulls his head out easily.
Tea is refusing to be controlled, as The sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The trying to control from Tea's half guard. Tea has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tea's head.
The definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Tea looking for a guillotine here but The defends easily.
The lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The cracks Tea with a solid left hand.
The scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tea keeps working.
The working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
The trying to control the position but Tea is working away.
The working the body and head with strikes.
The lands an elbow.
Tea is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tea gets full guard.
The stands up over Tea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
The works over Tea with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The postures up and lands a big shot to Tea's brow.
The trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude The dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from The. No joy for Tea on that attempt.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The sprawls well. The wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tea gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The gets tackled into the cage by Tea. Tea maintains the clinch. #TD#
The has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tea is trying to keep an underhook but The manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tea keeps working.
The slips a nice elbow through Tea's hands, connecting with Tea's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The is keen to just control but Tea is a slippery customer.
The working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Tea manages to get to full guard.
The wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
The scoring with some ground and pound.
The landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The landing with the ground and pound.
The might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tea keeping moving, preventing The from controlling successfully.
The knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tea on the ground.
The landing with the ground and pound.
The trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The trying to move into half guard but instead Tea has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3#
Tea wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
The looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tea trying to control but The is working from the bottom.
The is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tea working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The controls Tea momentarily but Tea frees himself.
Dude The overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tea wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
Tea postures up.
Tea preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
The looking for a sweep. Not yet The, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Tea postures up in The's guard and throws a big left but The blocks it.
Tea wants to control from the top but The keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tea looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tea dives in and grabs The's left leg, looking for a takedown. The pushes down on Tea's head and hops out.
Dude The has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.#TD#
The shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude The dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
The shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
The content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tea has locked up a guillotine! Tea's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? The is holding on here and Tea must be using up a lot of energy. The has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tea gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ice Tea!
An out of breath Ice Tea 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:
TGC 6: Kovalskii vs Rollins
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt - Tea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pripyat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tea tries to counter by clinching up but Pripyat breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Tea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pripyat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tea is in Pripyat's guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tea throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pripyat's body to avoid the submission. Pripyat has instead reached around Tea's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pripyat arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat!
After winning the bout, Karelin Pripyat 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dunlap!
Dunlap tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunlap is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dunlap tries to bench press Tea off him but Tea keeps the position.
Tea trying to control the action but Dunlap is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Tea working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Tea wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunlap, who protects the arm well.
Tea tries to stand but Dunlap is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Tea tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tea has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tea wants to control but Dunlap is keeping him busy.
Dunlap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tea on the ground.
Dunlap is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Tea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dunlap is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tea's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dunlap is defending against the submission attempts here by Tea.
Tea wants to stand up but Dunlap manages to regain full guard.
Tea advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Tea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tea is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dunlap will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dunlap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dunlap gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dunlap won't allow Tea to pass to mount.
Dunlap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tea is working for a submission of some sort.
#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.#ES#
Dunlap manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tea keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Tea decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Tea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunlap defends well.
Dunlap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dunlap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tea controls Dunlap momentarily but Dunlap frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Tea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lesley Dunlap's cut.
That's time! Dunlap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Tea gets a takedown into half guard.
Dunlap gets back to full guard.
Tea wants to control from the top but Dunlap keeps moving.
Tea wants to pass the guard but Dunlap is keeping the position.
Tea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dunlap's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tea is working for a submission of some sort.
Tea prevents Dunlap from standing back up.
#T1##SUB2#
Tea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dunlap is refusing to be controlled, as Tea sits in half guard.
Dunlap is looking to improve his position.
Tea trying to control the action but Dunlap is working from the bottom.
Dunlap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dunlap is not content to let Tea control the position.#SUB2#
Tea looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Tea seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunlap has a hand on Tea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Tea moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dunlap has worked his arm free - good work by Dunlap!
#T3#
Tea moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Tea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ice Tea has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tea tries for a kimura but Dunlap is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunlap is defending well.
Dunlap dodges the ground and pound from Tea.#SUB2#
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunlap is defending well.
Tea wants to stand but Dunlap has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tea swings around for an armbar but Dunlap sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tea's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Tea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lesley Dunlap's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tea circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Tea scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dunlap wants to stand back up but Tea manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Tea is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunlap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dunlap wants to control but Tea postures up.
Dunlap is not content to let Tea control the position. #SUB2#
Tea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunlap has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Tea is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dunlap looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tea gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dunlap is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tea lets go of the hold and Dunlap can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ice Tea!
A relieved looking Ice Tea 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cobb gets caught napping as Tea dives in and scores a takedown. Cobb manages to retain guard.#SU#
Tea stands up and waves to Cobb to follow him. #CL2#
Cobb pushes Tea up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Tea tries to pull guard but Cobb won't allow it.
Tea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobb walks away with a smile on his face. Tea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Tea is trying to pull guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tea has Cobb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tea jumps guard but Cobb stands there with Tea around his waist. Tea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
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!
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Tea is breathing heavily.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a big right hand that drops Tea! The killer instinct kicks in and Cobb finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cobb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tea closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Head's guard.
Tea wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Tea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tea drops back, looking for a kneebar! Head looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Head looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Head! #REVR#
Tea is not content to let Head control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Tea won't allow Head to pass to mount.
Tea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Head throwing shots but Tea is blocking nicely.
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tea on the ground.#SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tea looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tea actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tea is not content to let Head control the position.#SUB2#
Tea is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Head is tapping! Great win for Tea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ice Tea!
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