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Event:
RapidFC 32
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Kristo misses the shot to the body.
Kristo misses with a few strikes there.
Kristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Kristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donato jumps guard but Kristo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kristo lands an elbow just above Donato 's eye.
Kristo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Donato has been cut.
Donato managing to block the knees to the body from Kristo.
Kristo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donato is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Donato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donato jumps guard but Kristo stands there with Donato around his waist. Donato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Donato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristo with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Donato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kristo scores a nice knee to the body.
Donato wants a takedown but no success here.
Kristo connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Kristo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristo cracks Donato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Donato is rocked!
Matt Kristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristo finds Donato's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Donato flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kristo lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Donato will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Kristo!
A very excited looking Matt Kristo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 6
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Donato throws an off balance right hand
and Khun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Donato has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Donato has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Donato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khun's coach down at Ice Cream Parlour was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Khun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Khun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khun misses with a punch on the inside.
Khun tries a body shot but Donato blocks it.
Khun lands a hook that snaps the head of Donato backwards.
Khun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donato backwards. #BC2#
Khun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donato has time to react.#CL#
Donato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khun lands a body shot.
Khun throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Khun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Donato tries to close the distance and clinch but Khun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khun digs a good hook to Donato's body.
Khun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donato moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Khun as Donato shoots in.
Donato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khun swivels and escapes.
Donato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khun.
Donato walks into a straight right hand from Khun.
A good leg kick by Khun. #T2#
Donato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donato tries to close the distance and clinch but Khun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khun missing with a left hand there. Donato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khun throws out a loose jab but Donato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gok Won Khun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donato slips a straight right by Khun.
Donato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khun can pounce on him.
Khun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donato on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donato.
Donato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khun.
Donato half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Khun lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Donato is rocked!
Donato wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khun throws a body shot but no joy.
Donato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khun lands a slapping body shot.
Donato is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Khun.
Donato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Donato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donato glances at the clock... BAM! Khun nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Donato crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Donato is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gok Won Khun!
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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Donato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kwadwo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donato shoots and misses
and Kwadwo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donato tries to clinch
and Kwadwo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donato misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwadwo counters with a straight right hand.
Kwadwo lands with a good body shot.
Kwadwo circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kwadwo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Kwadwo.#T1#
Donato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kwadwo counters with a crisp right that sends Donato to the canvas! Kwadwo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mwenye Kwadwo!
Mwenye Kwadwo is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mwenye Kwadwo 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:
RapidFC 21
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Donato's guard.
Donato pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Donato has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Donato has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Donato!
An out of breath Billy Donato 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:
RapidFC 18
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Gold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donato but Donato pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Donato gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold postures up.
Donato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
Donato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donato trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Donato looking for a triangle here. Gold is fighting it but it looks tight! Donato pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gold is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Billy Donato!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bull moves into the clinch.
Donato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Donato pulls guard successfully.
Donato has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Donato has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bull doesn't defend quickly enough and Donato has managed to lock this one up! Can Bull escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Donato on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Donato!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Donato (ranked 4935 p4p, 525 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7845 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Billy Donato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donato forces Henry Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Donato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donato works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donato (2) vs (0) Henry Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donato wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Henry Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henry Jr keeping full guard, as Donato tries to pass.
Donato 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.
Donato won't allow Henry Jr to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donato is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Jr controlling the position.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Donato controlling him for the moment.
Donato wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr has Donato pulled in close to control his posture.
Donato trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Donato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donato looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr has his hands on Donato's head, controlling the position.
Donato drops back looking for a leg! Henry Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry Jr manages to kick Donato off! Donato jumps back into Henry Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donato trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donato 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.
Henry Jr keeping full guard, as Donato tries to pass.
Donato wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Henry Jr controlling the position.
Henry Jr is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Henry Jr 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.
Donato trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donato wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Donato from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr pulls Donato in close to prevent any damage.
Donato wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
Donato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donato (2) vs (2) Henry Jr
Donato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donato has Henry Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Jr content to stall in guard here.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Donato is keeping the position.
Donato being controlled here, momentarily.
Donato working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Donato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Donato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry Jr defends well.
Henry Jr advances to half guard.
Henry Jr is pressing down on Donato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donato is holding on for now.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donato is looking to control Henry Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donato avoid being mounted?
Donato wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (5) Henry Jr
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donato tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
Donato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donato is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Donato gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donato tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Donato actively working from the bottom here.
Donato tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Donato is in trouble now - Henry Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (8) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr prevents Donato from getting the reversal.
Henry Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Donato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Henry Jr.
Donato is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Donato is working hard here to advance position.
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donato is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Donato regains half guard.
Henry Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (11) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Donato is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donato tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Donato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Donato tries to reverse the position but Henry Jr maintains control.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donato tries to reverse the position but Henry Jr maintains control.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Donato sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henry Jr is thwarting Donato's attempts to control the position.
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Donato defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Donato tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Donato actively working from the bottom here.
Donato trying to control here.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Donato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donato. Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (2) vs (14) Henry Jr
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Donato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Donato is looking to get to half guard.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Henry Jr 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry Jr.
Donato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donato is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 2169 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Donato (ranked 4910 p4p, 0 weight class). Lothbrok's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vikings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Donato!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lothbrok moves into the clinch.
Lothbrok has hold of one of Donato's legs. Donato is fighting the takedown attempt but Lothbrok gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (0) Donato
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lothbrok is pushing down on Donato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donato is fighting to maintain full guard but Lothbrok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Donato wants to get back to full guard.
Donato is staying active underneath Lothbrok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lothbrok wants to pass to mount but Donato is defending the position.
Donato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donato is defending against the submission attempts here by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (5) vs (0) Donato
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lothbrok (7) vs (0) Donato
Lothbrok jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Donato manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lothbrok (9) vs (0) Donato
Lothbrok goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donato is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (9) vs (2) Donato
Donato tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrok is retaining full guard.
Donato 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.
Donato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrok is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lothbrok holds on and takes a little breather.
Lothbrok keeping moving, preventing Donato from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is pulling down on Donato's head to control his posture.
Donato wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lothbrok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (11) vs (2) Donato
Lothbrok is working for an americana but Donato has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lothbrok was thinking about the submission.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Donato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donato is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok lying in Donato's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Donato decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lothbrok taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Donato! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Donato (ranked 4906 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 23744 p4p, 600 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Donato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donato (2) vs (0) Wayne
Donato trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Donato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Donato from controlling successfully.
Donato looking to pass the guard.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne can't keep his opponent in guard - Donato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donato trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donato passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (5) vs (0) Wayne
Donato has control of Wayne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wayne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wayne is controlling an arm, preventing Donato from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wayne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wayne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Donato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donato is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wayne is surviving well by controlling Donato's body position as best he can.
Donato wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Donato wants to finish this one by submission but Wayne is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Donato.
Donato is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wayne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wayne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donato (5) vs (2) Wayne
Donato is looking for a triangle here but Wayne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (5) vs (5) Wayne
Donato manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donato is looking to improve his position.
Wayne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wayne is pressing down on Donato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donato is holding on for now.
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Donato tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Donato works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donato has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wayne doesn't defend quickly enough and Donato has managed to lock this one up! Can Wayne escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Donato on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Donato! |
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Event:
HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Donato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.#CL2#
Donato closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as Donato tries to tie him up. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Donato moves away from the strike by Edwards. #T1#
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards lands a jab.
Donato moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Donato was not able to check.
We've been told by Edwards's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Donato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#KD#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Donato tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Donato back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Donato is rocked!
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!
Edwards cracks Donato with a left hook right on the temple and Donato goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Edwards lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Donato is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parnell Edwards!
Parnell Edwards retains his light heavyweight title!
Parnell Edwards decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Donato rushes Strong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donato swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donato controlling the action here for a moment.
Donato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Donato has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strong regains guard immediately.
Donato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Donato from controlling successfully.
Donato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strong trying to keep a closed guard but Donato is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Strong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Donato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donato looking to pass the guard.
Donato stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Donato pushing down on Strong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donato passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Donato scores with punches from side control.
Donato 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.
Donato landing strikes.
Strong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Strong looks winded!
Donato works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Donato connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Donato.
Donato trying to control but Strong is having none of it.
Donato looking to ground and pound but Strong is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donato trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donato fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donato misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Donato has hold of Strong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Donato lands with some strikes.#T3#
Donato throws some wild stikes that Strong manages to avoid easily.
Strong is trying to stand up.
Donato throws some wild stikes that Strong manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
Donato is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Donato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Donato!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Donato throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Laranja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laranja is trying to control. Donato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laranja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Donato is defending against the submission attempts here by Laranja.
Laranja is looking to take a break and control but Donato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Donato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laranja pulls his head out easily.
Donato trying to hold on to Laranja's head to control him but Laranja postures up.
Laranja passes the guard and advances to mount!
Laranja looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laranja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donato is looking to escape.
Laranja wants to take Donato's back here but Donato is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Donato working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Laranja jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Donato manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laranja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donato keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donato prevents Laranja from improving position.
Donato holds on to Laranja's head and controls the position momentarily.
Laranja blocks the strikes from Donato.
Donato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laranja off and has taken his back!
Donato keeps control of the position as Laranja tries to break free.
Donato doesn't have the hooks in and Laranja manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Laranja preventing the sweep.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Donato is looking for a triangle but Laranja pushes his legs off easily.
Donato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laranja is positioning himself well to prevent Donato advancing to mount.
Donato is keen to just control but Laranja is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donato content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Laranja is trying to maintain the position but Donato is very close to passing his half guard.
Laranja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donato's back!
Donato just trying to survive but Laranja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Laranja looking for the choke but no joy.
Laranja keeps control of the position as Donato tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donato tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donato is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donato checks a leg kick.
Laranja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donato throws out the jab.
Laranja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laranja moves in looking to clinch but Donato pushes him off.
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laranja tries to clinch but Donato moves out of range.
Donato throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Laranja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laranja.
Laranja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Donato wants to stall.
#TD#
Laranja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laranja manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja has control of an arm but Donato manages to advance to Laranja's back!
I would not like to be Laranja right now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donato tries to get the hooks in deep but Laranja pushed the leg off. #T1#
Donato is controlling the position but Laranja somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Laranja is concentrating on defense, preventing Donato from advancing position.
Donato throwing shots but Laranja is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Donato wants to work for an arm triangle but Laranja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laranja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donato is working away from the top position though.
Donato throws a strike but Laranja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Laranja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Donato doesn't defend quickly enough and Laranja has managed to lock this one up! Can Donato escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laranja on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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