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Event:
CMMA 51 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angular moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Angular misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hallbjornsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Angular shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hallbjornsson as he avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson tests Angular's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Kurt Angular has been cut.
Angular fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angular has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Angular has Hallbjornsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##TD2#
Angular lands a takedown into guard.
Hallbjornsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angular's guard. #REVR#
Hallbjornsson postures up.
#SUB2#
Hallbjornsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angular has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallbjornsson has managed to get both his arms back between Angular's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hallbjornsson passes into half guard.
Hallbjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angular is looking for a sweep. Hallbjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Angular is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Angular keeps trying to improve his position.
Angular trying to control here.
Hallbjornsson moves into full mount! Angular won't be happy about that!
Angular is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hallbjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angular tries to control the position but Hallbjornsson now has his back.
Angular tries to roll but Hallbjornsson sticks to his back.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hallbjornsson gets his hands free as Angular looks to control.
Angular tries to escape but Hallbjornsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hallbjornsson avoiding Angular 's attempts to control his hands.
Hallbjornsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson has the hooks in. Angular is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Angular's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hallbjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Angular takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Angular takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Angular's leg. Angular is trying to keep his angry face on.
Angular throws a head kick that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Angular tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angular tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Hallbjornsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Angular sprawling to the canvas! Angular rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallbjornsson finish him?!
#ROC#Angular is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angular closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hallbjornsson!
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angular is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Angular down with leg kicks.
Angular chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Angular fails with the takedown.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angular misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Hallbjornsson sends Angular crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hallbjornsson is motioning to the referee to let Angular up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Angular is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallbjornsson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson throws a pinpoint strike between Angular's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Angular crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hallbjornsson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
An out of breath Adils Hallbjornsson 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:
CMMA 43 Sharty vs MacLaughlin
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Of Leipa . That's going to slow Angular down. #TD#
Angular shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Angular showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Of Leipa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Of Leipa gets full guard.
Angular is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Angular wants to control from the top but Of Leipa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular postures up and lands a big shot to Of Leipa 's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angular's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angular knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Of Leipa on the ground.#SUB2#
Of Leipa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angular is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Of Leipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angular can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Leipa keeping moving, preventing Angular from controlling successfully.
Angular keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Of Leipa 's head.#SUB2#
Of Leipa is looking for a triangle here but Angular uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Angular cracks Of Leipa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Of Leipa wants to control but Angular postures up.
Angular is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Of Leipa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Angular scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Angular works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Angular is looking to take a break and control but Of Leipa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Of Leipa struggling a bit here.
Of Leipa regains half guard.
Of Leipa trying to hold on to Angular's head to control him but Angular postures up.
Angular controlling the action here.
Angular's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Angular landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Angular not doing much here.
Of Leipa trying to control from the bottom.
Angular lands with a punch from half guard. #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.
Of Leipa is trying to control but can't.
Angular tries to pass the half guard into mount. Of Leipa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Angular lands strikes from half guard.
Angular takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Of Leipa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Of Leipa .
Angular is in close to Of Leipa 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Of Leipa is looking for a triangle here but Angular uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Leipa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angular dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Of Leipa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angular attempts a counter takedown but Of Leipa avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Angular drives through and clinches with Of Leipa against the cage.
#TD#
Angular gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Of Leipa wants to control but Angular is keeping busy.
Angular keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Angular seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Of Leipa for as long as he can get away with.
Of Leipa manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Of Leipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurt Angular overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Leipa controls Angular momentarily but Angular frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Angular avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angular lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Of Leipa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angular gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Angular has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Of Leipa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Angular is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Of Leipa pulls down on the head and he's put Angular to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
Our winner, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa , 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:
RRFC 55: Shabazz vs Korsemann
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Etebo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Angular 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.
Etebo misses with a two punch combination.
Etebo throws a looping overhand right but Angular ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Etebo.
Angular fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Etebo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angular takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Etebo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angular is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Etebo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Angular staying out of range there.
Etebo circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Etebo finds it's way round the side to connect with Angular's head.
Etebo just misses with a punch to the body.
Etebo missing with a left hand there. Angular was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Etebo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etebo misses the jab.#T1#
Angular shoots in for a takedown but Etebo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Etebo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Angular slips a jab from Etebo.
Etebo lands a jab.
Angular tries to clinch but Etebo moves out of range.
Etebo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angular.
Jab, jab by Etebo - just one landing.
Angular takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Etebo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Angular to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Etebo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etebo is working Angular over against the cage.#T2#
Angular blocks a body shot from Etebo.
Angular changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Etebo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Semi Etebo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angular.
Angular drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Etebo clobbers Angular with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Etebo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Angular stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Angular slips under a jab.
Etebo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Semi Etebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Etebo both land. Nice combination.
Etebo lands the left hand.
Etebo slaps away a takedown attempt from Angular, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angular moves to clinch but Etebo breaks away
and Etebo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Angular gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Etebo to counter with a crisp jab.
Etebo missing with a left hand there. Angular was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Angular feints the counter takedown.
Etebo fails to land with a series of punches.
Angular falls off balance throwing a combination
and Etebo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angular should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A telegraphed right hand from Etebo misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etebo. Angular does a little dance to reset his feet.
Etebo cracks Angular with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Etebo throws a jab when Angular was well out of range.
And Angular tries to counter it with a takedown but Etebo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Angular shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Etebo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Etebo throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Angular counters with a nice double leg into side control. Etebo won't be happy with that. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Etebo parries the strikes from Angular easily there. Angular is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Etebo to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etebo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Angular sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Etebo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Angular creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Etebo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Angular throws a strike aimed at the side of Etebo's head but Etebo avoids it well.
Etebo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Angular landing strikes.
Etebo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Angular asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Angular taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Etebo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Angular shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Angular throwing shots but Etebo is blocking nicely.
Angular not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angular throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Etebo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Etebo tries to get out of the position.
Angular throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Angular lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angular prevents Etebo from standing back up.
Angular wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etebo keeps working.
Angular seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Angular throwing shots but Etebo is blocking nicely.
Angular missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Etebo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angular can do to turn this around?
Angular seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etebo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Etebo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Angular scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Angular lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Etebo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angular.
Angular passes to full mount!
Angular trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Angular lands with some strikes.
Angular working Etebo over with strikes here.
Angular pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Angular connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Angular postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Etebo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Etebo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Angular!
After winning the bout, Kurt Angular 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:
RRFC Fight Night 43
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angular keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warren throws a hook but Angular blocks it.
Angular tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angular. #ES2#
Warren sneaks out the side door and pushes Angular away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Warren misses with the combination.
Angular ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angular changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Angular scores with a takedown into Warren's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angular scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Angular missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angular throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angular wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angular. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angular throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angular's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angular throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angular 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.
Angular throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Angular stands up from Warren's guard - Angular perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Warren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Warren enables Angular to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Warren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Warren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angular lands a couple of elbows.
Angular is in close to Warren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Angular scoring with punches to the head and body.
Warren wants to get back to his feet but Angular is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angular throwing strikes but missing.
Angular scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Angular trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Angular postures up and lands a big shot to Warren's brow.
Angular keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warren's head.
Warren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angular could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Angular is looking to work some ground and pound but Warren has wrist control.
Angular connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Angular trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angular scoring with some ground and pound.
Angular loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angular connects with a couple of short punches.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Angular from controlling successfully.
Angular throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
Warren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angular landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angular dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Angular shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Angular showed some decent athleticism there.
Angular missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angular misses with a head shot. Warren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Angular throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular working some strikes from top position.
Angular is looking to work some ground and pound but Warren has wrist control.
Angular working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angular accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angular missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angular trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Angular throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angular postures up in Warren's guard and throws a big left but Warren blocks it.
Angular postures up and lands a big shot to Warren's brow.
Angular landing with the ground and pound.
Angular working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warren's head.#T2#
Angular with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Angular lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Angular slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kurt Angular overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren has momentary wrist control but Angular slips an elbow through the middle.
Angular postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angular. #T3#
Angular distracts Warren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Angular wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Angular lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Angular from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angular accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angular lands a couple of digs.
Angular throws a big right hand that misses.
Angular passes Warren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Angular landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Warren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Warren has hold of Angular's hands but Angular slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Angular lands strikes from half guard.
Warren 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.
Warren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Warren is rocked!
Angular lands a big elbow - Warren is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Angular!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Angular!
Kurt Angular thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 39
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Train fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Angular to the ground. Train is now in Angular's guard.#SUB#
Angular is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Train is aware though and is defending well.
Train trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Train trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Angular is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Train trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Angular throws his legs up looking for a submission but Train uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular gets back to half guard.
Angular works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Angular looking for a guillotine here but Train defends easily.
#SUB#
Angular working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Train doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Angular is tightening it up a little... Train has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Train reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Train taps out! Nice BJJ there by Angular!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kurt Angular!
A victorious Kurt Angular 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:
RRFC Fight Night 36
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Kurt Angular has been cut.
Angular takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Angular misses with a head kick.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Angular looks winded!#KD#
Henderson sends Angular crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Henderson is motioning to the referee to let Angular up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Angular's body. Angular takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Angular's body. Angular takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Angular drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Henderson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Angular's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Henderson!
Bubba Henderson 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:
RRFC Challengers 38
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klauss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klauss connects with a body shot that sends Angular's belly button to the back.
Klauss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angular.
Klauss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Kurt Angular has been cut.
Angular looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klauss is fending him off so far but Angular persists. Nope, Klauss circles away and we're back to standing.
Klauss feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Angular crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Klauss! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Rex Kirby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kirby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angular tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirby is in Angular's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kirby (2) vs (0) Angular
Angular has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirby trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom.
Kirby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angular has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirby has managed to get both his arms back between Angular's legs - danger averted.
Kirby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby passes Angular's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirby wants to free his trapped foot but Angular is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angular wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby is looking to advance position but Angular won't allow it.
Kirby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angular tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
Angular is still trying to improve position.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Angular trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Kirby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Angular defends the submission attempt.
Kirby trying to control the action but Angular is working from the bottom.
Angular wants to get back to full guard.
Kirby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Angular is just riding it out for now. Kirby eventually gives up the hold.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular gets back to full guard.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Kirby pushes down on Angular's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Angular is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angular sees it coming and defends easily.
Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angular sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angular does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Kirby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Angular actively working from the bottom here.
Angular is looking to improve his position.
Angular has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirby is working away from the top position though.
Kirby trying to control from half guard but Angular is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
Angular wants to get back to full guard.
Angular slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Angular keeping full guard, as Kirby tries to pass.
Kirby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Angular is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kirby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Kirby passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (5) vs (0) Angular
Angular gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Angular should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Angular moves into full guard.
Angular trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirby passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (8) vs (0) Angular
Kirby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angular is looking for a sweep.
Kirby working away.
Angular is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirby tries for a kimura but Angular is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Angular is trying to get back to half guard.
Angular gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Angular defending well.
Kirby wants to take a breather but Angular is having none of it.
Angular trying to control from the bottom.
Kirby prevents Angular from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirby wants to work for an arm triangle but Angular is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirby is thwarting Angular's attempts to control the position.
Kirby trying to mount his opponent but Angular defends it.
Kirby prevents Angular from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Angular defends the submission attempt.
Angular tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
Kirby is pressing down on Angular's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angular is holding on for now.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Angular trying to hold on to Kirby's head to control him but Kirby postures up.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but Angular is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirby to get the leverage.
Angular actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Angular defending well.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angular does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Angular trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Kirby is looking for a kimura here.
Kirby is thwarting Angular's attempts to control the position.
Angular is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angular is looking to get back to full guard here but Kirby has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (11) vs (0) Angular
Kirby swings around for an armbar but Angular sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kirby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kirby (11) vs (2) Angular
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Angular stays in close to Kirby's body and controls the position.
Angular slips nicely into half guard.
Kirby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angular's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angular's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kirby (15) vs (2) Angular
Kirby is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirby is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Angular trying to control but not successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Angular fending off the submission attempt from Kirby.
Kirby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Angular fending off the submission attempt from Kirby.
Angular is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angular is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A less than humble Rex Kirby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; George Armstrong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Angular scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Armstrong (0) vs (2) Angular
Angular prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
Angular perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angular is trying to control. Armstrong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armstrong wants to control but Angular is keeping busy.
Angular is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Angular trying to control from Armstrong's half guard. Armstrong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angular's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (2) vs (2) Angular
Angular controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Angular is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angular should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Angular looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angular is keeping the position for now.
Angular managing to control the position.
Angular is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Angular has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Angular gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (2) vs (4) Angular
Angular must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Angular 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.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angular pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Angular controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Angular tries to pass.
Angular advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Armstrong (2) vs (7) Angular
Angular is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular working away.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Angular's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Angular is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Angular's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Angular.
Angular pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Angular works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Armstrong (2) vs (10) Angular
Angular controlling from mount.
Armstrong tries to control the position but Angular now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Armstrong (2) vs (13) Angular
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.
Angular working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Angular controls the position.
Angular looking to break Armstrong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Armstrong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Angular will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Angular biding his time, controlling Armstrong.
A lull in the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Angular is persistently looking for the submission but Armstrong is defending it well.
Angular is trying to stick to Armstrong's back but Armstrong is turning into Angular. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Angular's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Armstrong. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (4) vs (13) Angular
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Angular has control of Armstrong's left arm, preventing Armstrong from doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom.
Angular is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong is fighting to break Angular's control of his arms but Angular is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angular is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angular is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Angular seems keen to control Armstrong's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Angular working for submissions but it's allowed Armstrong to get to half guard.
Angular trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Angular tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
Angular is positioning himself well to prevent Armstrong advancing to mount.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to pass to full mount but Angular defends it.
Angular is trying to control but can't.
Armstrong trying to advance position but Angular counters by regaining guard.
Angular bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (4) vs (15) Angular
Angular 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kurt Angular (ranked 5865 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 3524 p4p, 135 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Angular clinches up against the cage.
Angular stops a takedown attempt from Brah.
Brah ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brah no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Angular drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angular jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angular 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.
Angular not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Angular from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angular works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Angular wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Angular in particular looking to stall.
Brah wants to improve his position but Angular is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angular controlling the action here.
Angular seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Angular 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.
Angular wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah 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.
Angular controlling the pace.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
Angular seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Angular escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Angular! Score +3 for passing guard: Angular (3) vs (0) Brah
Brah is looking for a sweep.
Angular trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Angular wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Angular could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angular controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Angular passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Angular (6) vs (0) Brah
Brah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Angular wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Angular controls the position from side control.
Brah tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Angular's best efforts.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
Angular perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah won't allow Angular to pass to mount.
Angular is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.
Brah is looking for a sweep. Angular is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Angular moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Angular (9) vs (0) Brah
Angular trying to control the position but Brah is working away.
Brah wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Angular has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Brah's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Brah is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Angular!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kurt Angular! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kurt Angular (ranked 5823 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Flenderson (ranked 5155 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Angular moves into the clinch.
Flenderson pulls guard.
Angular 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.
Angular trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angular is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Angular advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angular wants to work for an arm triangle but Flenderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Angular is taking a breather. Flenderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Flenderson gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is trying to control the position but Angular postures up.
Angular sitting in guard here, content to control.
Angular advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Angular (3) vs (0) Flenderson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flenderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Angular dominates the positioning.
Angular wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working.
Angular happy to just control the position for now.
Flenderson stops Angular from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Angular dominates the positioning.
Angular tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Angular swings around for an armbar but Flenderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Angular's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Angular (3) vs (2) Flenderson
Angular is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angular looking for a sweep. Not yet Angular, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flenderson defends well.
Angular wants to sweep but no luck.
Angular keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully.
Angular seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.
Angular working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flenderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flenderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angular swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angular is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flenderson is sitting in close to Angular's body. Angular has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Flenderson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Flenderson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Angular.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Angular! |
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