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Event:
SyFi 42
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Tank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tank wants to clinch
and Shorton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tank has been cut.
Tank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shorton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tank thinking. #CL#
Shorton instigates a clinch.
Tank can't get the takedown.
Shorton is pressed up against the cage. Tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shorton down to the mat. Shorton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Shorton moves into the clinch.
Tank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tank backwards.
Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shorton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bill Shorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shorton clinches up with Tank and pushes him back against the cage.
Shorton stops a takedown attempt from Tank.
Shorton gets underhooks to prevent Tank's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Shorton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Tank is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Shorton.
A shot in the inside from Shorton.
Shorton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tank's cut even more.
Tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Shorton on the inside.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank looks winded!
Tank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shorton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud.
Shorton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shorton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.#ROC#
Tank is rocked!
Shorton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tank with a big uppercut! Tank tries to clinch up but Shorton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tank to the mat! Tank covers up and Shorton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva Jr circles away.
#CL#
Tank forces Silva Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva Jr pushes Tank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Silva Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Tank has been cut.
Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tank backwards. #BC2#
Silva Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tank is breathing heavily.
Tank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tank walks into a straight right hand from Silva Jr.#T1#
Tank tries to clinch up
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Tank to the canvas! Silva Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RISE 16 - Kelly vs Merlin
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillveux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tank lands with a hook. Dillveux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Tank. No joy for Dillveux on that attempt.
Dillveux shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Tank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dillveux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tank.
Tank misses the jab.
No luck for Dillveux with that takedown attempt.
Tommy Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Dillveux.
Dillveux shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Tank finds it's target.
Dillveux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco Dillveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillveux, pushing him back against the cage.
Tank lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillveux.
Tank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillveuxs head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillveux jumps guard but Tank stands there with Dillveux around his waist. Dillveux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tank throws a head punch that misses.
Tank misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tank lands with a short shot to the head.
Tank scores with a shoulder strike.
Tank pushes Dillveux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillveux backwards.
Tank lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillveux looks winded!
A short right from Tank on the inside.
Tank digs a right hand underneath Dillveux's ribcage. Dillveux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tank lands a right hand. #ROC#
Dillveux is rocked!
Tank creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dillveux's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dillveux drops to his knees and Tank pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Tank!
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Event:
RISE 9 - Ray vs Maples
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Tank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tank fails to land the takedown.
Tank cracks a nice hook into Faze's ribs.
Faze swings for the body but Tank moves out of range.
Faze shoots for a takedown but Tank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faze is keeping the position for now.
Tank wants to control from the top but Faze keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Faze working for submissions but it's allowed Tank to get to half guard.
Tank is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Faze is looking to control Tank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faze avoid being mounted?
Tank trying to pass the guard but Faze defending well.
Tank works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Tank swings around for an armbar but Faze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tank's guard.#SUB2#
Tank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Faze has picked Tank up and slammed him! Tank can't keep hold of the triangle and Faze manages to pass to side control!
Tank tries to bench press Faze off him but Faze keeps the position.
Tank is letting Faze control him for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Faze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tank has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Faze tries for a kimura but Tank is defending well.
Faze trying to control the position but Tank is working away. #SUB#
Faze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Faze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faze wants to control from the top but Tank keeps moving.
Tank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tank is pushing down on Faze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faze is fighting to maintain full guard but Tank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faze has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faze regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Faze is looking for a triangle here but Tank uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Tank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faze, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Tank tries for a kimura but Faze is defending well.
Faze is looking to reverse the position.
Faze defending against the ground and pound.
Faze is looking to regain half guard here but Tank keeps moving and retains side control.
Faze struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tank is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tank dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faze.
Faze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Faze has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faze manages to avoid it.
Faze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bruno Faze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tank is defended easily by Faze.
Faze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faze could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Tank feints and as Faze raises his hands in defense, Tank changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Faze working for submissions but it's allowed Tank to get to half guard.
Tank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faze is not content to let Tank control the position.#T1##SUB#
Faze actively working from the bottom here.
Faze tries to roll over but Tank keeps him under control.
Tank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tank wants to pass to mount but Faze is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tank seems to be working for a kimura but Faze defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tank looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tank passes into side control, despite Faze's attempt to control the position.
Faze is not content to let Tank control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faze is trying to maintain the position but Tank is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Faze is refusing to be controlled, as Tank sits in half guard.
Faze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tank is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Faze actively working from the bottom here.
Faze is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tank has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Faze defend it? Tank steps over the head and cranks it - Faze is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Tank!
Bruno Faze spoke after the fight, saying 'I threw the fight for a payday....'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tank feints and as Work raises his hands in defense, Tank changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Work uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Work with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Tank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Tank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Work manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tank has Work in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Work is sitting in close to Tank's body. Tank has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Work is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Work is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tank.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Tank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Work is trying to control Tank's posture but Tank avoids it. #SUB2#
Tank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Work is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Work tries to bench press Tank off him but Tank keeps the position. #SUB2#
Tank is working to tighten his grip on Work's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Work has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tank is really squeezing tight and eventually Work passes out! Tank breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Tank!
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