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Event:
BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Clarkson looking to score a takedown here. Skellington is defending well but Clarkson drives through and ends up in Skellington's guard.
Skellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.
Clarkson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skellington tries to get to full guard but Clarkson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Skellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarkson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Skellington is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skellington wants to get back to full guard.
Skellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Skellington keeps moving.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skellington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Skellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarkson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarkson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarkson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarkson passes Skellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skellington tries to roll over but Clarkson keeps him under control.
Skellington is in trouble now - Clarkson has advanced to mount!
Skellington is looking to improve his position but Clarkson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Clarkson working for a guillotine from mount but Skellington is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Clarkson controlling the pace for now.
Clarkson wants to control the pace but Skellington is squirming around nicely.
Clarkson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skellington is looking to improve his position but Clarkson isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarkson content just to control the position here.
Skellington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Clarkson looking to secure an arm triangle but Skellington defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Skellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Skellington is working hard here to advance position.
Clarkson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skellington is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Clarkson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clarkson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Clarkson has hold of Skellington's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skellington manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Skellington is trying to reverse the position but instead Clarkson has taken his back - oops!
Clarkson keeps control of the position easily here as Skellington tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Clarkson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Skellington taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGEâ„¢, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Popkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Skellington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popkov as he avoids it easily.
Skellington darts in looking for a takedown but Popkov gets double underhooks and turns Skellington into the cage. #BC2#
Popkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Skellington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Popkov sprawls well. He's pushed Skellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Popkov. No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Popkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov misses with a straight left.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skellington goes for a double leg but Popkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popkov continues to drive forward.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Skellington avoids it with no problem.
Popkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Popkov scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Skellington jumps guard and drags Popkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Popkov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Popkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skellingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skellington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skellington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Popkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skellingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skellington ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
Skellington misses with a takedown
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jab, jab by Popkov - just one landing. #ROC2#Skellington is rocked!
Popkov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Skellington! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mikhail Popkov!
A relieved looking Mikhail Popkov 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:
CMMA 157 Skellington v Arcot
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramathorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skellington shoots for a takedown but Ramathorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skellington shoots in and drives through. Ramathorn sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skellington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jack Skellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Skellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skellington throwing shots but Ramathorn is blocking nicely.
Skellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramathorn defending well though. #SUB#
Skellington is working for a submission of some sort.
Skellington throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ramathorn to regain full guard.
Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Skellington tries to pass.
Skellington working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Ramathorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skellington.
Skellington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Skellington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Skellington throws a big elbow that misses.
Skellington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skellington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skellington wants to pass the guard but Ramathorn is keeping the position.
Ramathorn 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.
Skellington 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.
Ramathorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramathorn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skellington is one step ahead there.
Skellington with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ramathorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skellington.
Ramathorn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramathorn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramathorn is keeping the position for now.
Skellington is in close to Ramathorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skellington lands a couple of digs.
Skellington throwing strikes from guard but Ramathorn blocks nicely.
Ramathorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skellington.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skellington looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Skellington throws a big elbow that misses.
Skellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skellington working some strikes from top position.
Skellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramathorn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skellington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skellington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skellington distracts Ramathorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramathorn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Skellington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramathorn is pulling down on Skellington's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramathorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Skellington tries to pass.
Skellington throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramathorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramathorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Skellington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ramathorn misses with a double jab.
Ramathorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skellington darts in looking for a takedown but Ramathorn gets double underhooks and turns Skellington into the cage.
Skellington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramathorn to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ramathorn breaks from the clinch.
Skellington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramathorn sprawls well. He's pushed Skellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramathorn.
Skellington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramathorn defends well and Skellington ends up having to push Ramathorn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skellington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramathorn smiles and moves away.
Ramathorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramathorn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Skellington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skellington dives in and grabs Ramathorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramathorn pushes down on Skellington's head and hops out.
A combination from Ramathorn does no damage.
Skellington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramathorn sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramathorn works over Skellington's head and body with a nice combination.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skellington misses with a takedown attempt - Ramathorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Skellington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramathorn scores with a nice strike.
Ramathorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ramathorn.
Skellington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramathorn sprawls and moves away.
Ramathorn misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Ramathorn. No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Skellington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramathorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Ramathorn drops Skellington with a beautiful combination! Skellington stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramathorn is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Skellington is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skellington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramathorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Skellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramathorn pounces like a tiger and cracks Skellington with a vicious hook! Skellington is down but not out! Ramathorn follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arcot Ramathorn! |
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Event:
CMMA 145 Big Mouth v Marui
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Skellington goes for a double leg but Rantanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rantanen continues to drive forward.#TD#
Skellington jumps guard and drags Rantanen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skellington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rantanen won't allow Skellington to sweep him here. #SUB#
Skellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rantanen defends well.#SUB#
Skellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rantanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Skellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rantanen defends it easily.
Skellington being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Rantanen 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.#SUB#
Skellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rantanen defends it easily.
Skellington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rantanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Skellington has an active guard here but Rantanen has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Skellington actively working from the bottom here.
Rantanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rantanen wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skellington tries to get to full guard but Rantanen has control of the leg.
Skellington is pressing down on Rantanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Skellington working for a triangle but Rantanen defends it easily.
Rantanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rantanen is looking to stand up but Skellington won't let him.
Rantanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Skellington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rantanen has passed into half guard!
Skellington is looking to improve his position.
Skellington is pressing down on Rantanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Rantanen won't allow Skellington to sweep him here. #SUB#
Skellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rantanen is aware though and is defending well.
Skellington looking for a sweep. Not yet Skellington, not yet.
Rantanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rantanen wanted to stand there but Skellington had control of the position.
Rantanen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Skellington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rantanen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Skellington.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skellington is being controlled here.
Rantanen is continuing to stall.
Rantanen tries to move to mount but Skellington blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Skellington's face as Rantanen controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skellington tries to improve position but can't.
Skellington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rantanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Skellington will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skellington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rantanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Skellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rantanen lands a nice hook to Skellington's body. Skellington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Skellington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rantanen gets full guard.
Skellington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rantanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack Skellington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rantanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rantanen keeping full guard, as Skellington tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rantanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skellington throws an elbow that misses. Rantanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skellington's guard. Nice move by Rantanen!#REVB#
Rantanen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skellington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rantanen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Rantanen prevents Skellington from improving his position.
Rantanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skellington won't allow Rantanen to pass to mount.
Rantanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Skellington gets full guard.
Rantanen stopping the sweep attempt from Skellington.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rantanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rantanen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Skellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rantanen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Skellington looking for a guillotine here but Rantanen defends easily.
Skellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rantanen controls the pace.
Skellington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rantanen content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rantanen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Skellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rantanen defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rantanen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skellington won't allow Rantanen to sweep him here.
Skellington landing some decent shots from guard.
Skellington postures up in Rantanen's guard and throws a big left but Rantanen blocks it.
Rantanen has momentary wrist control but Skellington slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rantanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skellington throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Skellington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rantanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Rantanen. No joy for Skellington on that attempt. #TD#
Skellington feints and as Rantanen raises his hands in defense, Skellington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rantanen wants to sweep here but Skellington controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington landing some decent shots from guard.
Skellington looking to pass the guard.
Skellington throwing strikes from guard but Rantanen blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skellington is looking to work some ground and pound but Rantanen has wrist control.
Skellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rantanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skellington. #T1#
Skellington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Skellington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rantanen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Skellington, into his guard. #REVB#
Rantanen won't allow Skellington to sweep him here.
Skellington has a closed guard, preventing Rantanen from standing up. #SUB#
Skellington has an active guard here but Rantanen has managed to pass into half guard.
Skellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Skellington tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rantanen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sami Rantanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rantanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Skellington 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.
Skellington is trying to escape the mount.
Rantanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Skellington working to try and regain half guard.
Rantanen controlling from mount.
Skellington regains half guard.
Rantanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jack Skellington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rantanen is taking a breather. Skellington 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.
Rantanen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Skellington trying to control but Rantanen postures up.
#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.
Skellington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skellington seems keen to control Rantanen's posture.
Rantanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rantanen 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.
Skellington trying to keep a closed guard but Rantanen is proving a slippery customer.
Rantanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skellington working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rantanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Rantanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skellington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Skellington!
After winning the bout, Jack Skellington 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:
CMMA 136 Skellington v Switzer
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Skellington fails with the takedown
and Switzer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skellington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Switzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skellington somewhat.
Skellington goes for a double leg but Switzer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Switzer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Switzer breaks from the clinch.
Skellington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Switzer pinned against the cage. Switzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skellington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Switzer counters with a head kick that drops Skellington to the mat! Skellington scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Skellington is rocked!
Skellington dives in for a single leg takedown but Switzer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Switzer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A right hook to the body lands for Switzer.
Skellington fails to pull guard.
Skellington is trying to pull guard but Switzer has him pressed against the cage.
Skellington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Switzer walks away with a smile on his face. Skellington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Switzer thuds a left hand into Skellington's body.
Skellington is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Switzer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skellington takes a step back to recover.
Kyle Switzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD2#
Switzer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skellington sprawling to the canvas! Skellington rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Switzer finish him?!
Oh Skellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Switzer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Switzer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Skellington! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kyle Switzer!
Kyle Switzer 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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Event:
CMMA 123 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Yomero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skellington.#TD#
Skellington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skellington lands in his opponent's guard.
Yomero is pulling down on Skellington's head. It's preventing any offense from Skellington, at least for the moment.
Skellington works over Yomero with some ground and pound from guard.
Skellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skellington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Skellington passes Yomero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yomero is trying to get back to full guard.
Yomero trying to control here.
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.#SUB#
Skellington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yomero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skellington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing good reports from Skellington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Skellington throwing shots but Yomero is blocking nicely. #T1#
Yomero is concentrating on defense, preventing Skellington from advancing position.
Yomero tries to roll over but Skellington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Skellington is looking for a kimura but Yomero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skellington to get the leverage.
Yomero trying to hold on to Skellington's head to control him but Skellington postures up.
Skellington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skellington working over Yomero with some ground and pound. Yomero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skellington is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Yomero is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 112 Dinapoli v Koko
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Skellington.
Skellington misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Skellington shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skellington darts in looking for a takedown but Carter gets double underhooks and turns Skellington into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellington jumps guard but Carter stands there with Skellington around his waist. Skellington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skellington jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Skellington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Skellington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Skellington creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Skellington 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.
Carter is trying to control Skellington's posture but Skellington avoids it.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skellington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skellington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Skellington throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Skellington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skellington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
Skellington wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
Skellington thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Skellington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Skellington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well. #T2#
Skellington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter tries to roll over but Skellington keeps him under control.
Skellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter has his hands clasped together around Skellington's back. He's all about the action.
Skellington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Skellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Skellington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skellington looks to land a strike but Carter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter controlling Skellington's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington lands a couple of digs.
Skellington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skellington trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Skellington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skellington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carter stays in close to Skellington's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Skellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Carter is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Skellington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter advances to half guard.
Carter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skellington is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skellington is tightening it up a little... Carter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Carter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Carter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Kangas connects with an inside leg kick.
Kangas tries to work over Skellington's front leg with a kick but Skellington checks it.
Good leg kick by Kangas.
No luck for Skellington with that takedown attempt.
Skellington fails with a takedown attempt.
Kangas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skellington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Skellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skellington 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.
Kangas keeping hold of Skellington's head, controlling as best he can.
Skellington thows a huge punch but Kangas dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Skellington maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kangas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skellington has cracked it and Kangas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington!
An out of breath Jack Skellington 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:
C4 - XXIX - Anubis vs Mountain
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Skellington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Skellington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skellington throwing strikes but missing.
Skellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skellington stands and throws Ramathorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skellington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ramathorn holding on.
Skellington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skellington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramathorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skellington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Skellington tries to score with some ground and pound. Ramathorn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ramathorn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Skellington are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Skellington lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Skellington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skellington throws an elbow but Ramathorn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Skellington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ramathorn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramathorn parries the strikes from Skellington easily there. Skellington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ramathorn to escape.
Skellington throws an elbow but Ramathorn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Skellington tries to score with some ground and pound. Ramathorn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skellington lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Skellington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skellington throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Skellington tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Skellington creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ramathorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ramathorn parries the strikes from Skellington easily there. Skellington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ramathorn to escape.
#SUB2#
Skellington is working to tighten his grip on Ramathorn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ramathorn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Skellington is really squeezing tight and eventually Ramathorn passes out! Skellington breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Skellington feints and as Dock raises his hands in defense, Skellington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skellington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skellington is aware though and is defending well.
Skellington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Dock has his foot on Skellington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skellington works his way back into a safe position though.
Skellington throwing strikes but missing.
Dock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Dock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skellington defends well.
Skellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dock working for a triangle but Skellington defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dock has his feet on Skellington's thighs here. He's pushed Skellington off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Skellington screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Dock! |
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Event:
Dominance XV
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Skellington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey Jr is fending him off so far but Skellington persists. Nope, Bailey Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey Jr lands with a nice combination. Skellington backs away looking to recover.
Bailey Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey Jr tries to work over Skellington's front leg with a kick but Skellington checks it.
Skellington checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey Jr looks to land a combination. Skellington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bailey Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey Jr . No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Skellington fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Skellington with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bailey Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey Jr .
Bailey Jr wants to land a leg kick but Skellington is out of range.
Skellington looks for a takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls well.
Skellington is breathing heavily.
Bailey Jr throws a front kick aimed at Skellington's knee but Skellington avoids it well. #T1#
Skellington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr defends it nicely.
Skellington shoots in for a takedown but Bailey Jr shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey Jr as he connects with a hook.
Bailey Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Bailey Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey Jr throws a low kick but Skellington avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skellington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skellington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dean Bailey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Jr scores with a body shot.
Bailey Jr lands with a right hand.
Bailey Jr throws a nice looking combination but Skellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Skellington dives in and scores a takedown into Bailey Jr 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Jr controlling Skellington's posture.
Skellington advances position into side control!#T2#
Skellington throws a strike aimed at the side of Bailey Jr 's head but Bailey Jr avoids it well.
Skellington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bailey Jr down.
Bailey Jr tries to bench press Skellington off him but Skellington keeps the position.
Skellington has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Bailey Jr 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skellington lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skellington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bailey Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skellington connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Skellington in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bailey Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Skellington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skellington lands in his opponent's guard.
Skellington won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Skellington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skellington postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Skellington lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skellington defends it easily.
Skellington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skellington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skellington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skellington stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Skellington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skellington passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skellington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Anderson is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skellington lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Skellington seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Skellington has control of the leg.
Skellington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skellington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skellington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Skellington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Skellington has control of Anderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Skellington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skellington lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skellington raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Skellington landing punches.
Skellington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skellington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Anderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skellington is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Skellington lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Skellington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Skellington finish him?
Skellington lands with some strikes.
A big strike lands for Skellington! That's really hurt Anderson and he's turned his back - Skellington keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Skellington jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Leblond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Skellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leblond defends well.
Leblond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Leblond is sitting in close to Skellington's body. Skellington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leblond is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leblond is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Skellington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skellington fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skellington or perhaps it was just good defense by Leblond, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Leblond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skellington sprawls well initially but Leblond persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skellington tries to roll over but Leblond keeps him under control.#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leblond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skellington. 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.
Skellington manages to get to full guard.
Leblond controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Skellington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Skellington working for submissions but it's allowed Leblond to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions off his back.
Leblond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Leblond 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Leblond 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.
Leblond prevents Skellington from improving his position.#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions off his back.
Leblond is taking a breather. Skellington 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.
Skellington wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Skellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leblond uses his free foot to push down on Skellington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skellington. #T3#
Skellington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leblond controlling his opponent.
Skellington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skellington is looking to improve his position.
Skellington is working hard here to advance position.
Skellington is breathing heavily.
Leblond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Skellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leblond wants to free his trapped foot but Skellington is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Skellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Leblond not doing much here.
Skellington moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leblond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leblond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leblond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leblond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Leblond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skellington shoots in and drives through. Leblond sprawls well.#TD#
Skellington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leblond sprawls well initially but Skellington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skellington wants to free his trapped foot but Leblond is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Skellington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leblond defend it? Skellington steps over the head and cranks it - Leblond is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Skellington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Skellington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
ONeill 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.
Skellington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but ONeill is avoiding damage well.
ONeill stops Skellington from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill defending against the ground and pound.
Skellington 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.
Skellington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
ONeill taking a bit of punishment here - Skellington scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Skellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
Skellington throws a strike aimed at the side of ONeill's head but ONeill avoids it well.#SUB#
Skellington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skellington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skellington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skellington tries to advance to mount but ONeill denies him.
Skellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Skellington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
ONeill manages to get back to half guard.
Skellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skellington is looking to advance position but ONeill won't allow it.
ONeill wants to get back to full guard.
Skellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skellington passes to full mount!
Skellington unloads with some shots from mount but ONeill bucks and avoids them well.
Skellington lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skellington looking to ground and pound but ONeill is blocking nicely.
Skellington 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ONeill holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skellington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
ONeill blocking the ground and pound.
ONeill working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Skellington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but ONeill is surviving well by controlling Skellington's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Skellington wants to finish this one by submission but ONeill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Skellington.
ONeill holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skellington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
ONeill manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Skellington is looking for a kimura here.
ONeill is looking for a sweep. Skellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skellington thows a huge punch but ONeill dodges it nicely.
Skellington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Skellington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ONeill sees it coming and defends easily.
ONeill won't allow Skellington to pass to mount.
Skellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ONeill's head.
ONeill wants to control but Skellington is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Skellington is working for a kimura but ONeill is defending it quite comfortably.
Skellington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skellington pulls his head out easily.
Skellington wants to free his trapped foot but ONeill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Skellington in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. ONeill tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Skellington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kadir did well to prevent Skellington getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Skellington seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kadir is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Skellington! |
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