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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Phoenix swings for the body but Sparta Jr moves out of range.
Sparta Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix with a hook.
Sparta Jr avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
#CL2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sparta Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sparta Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta Jr wants to counter the offense by Phoenix and move into the clinch position.
Sparta Jr avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Phoenix.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Sparta Jr.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Phoenix has been cut.#CL2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Phoenix pulls guard effortlessly.
Sparta Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Sparta Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparta Jr advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Phoenix is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparta Jr from advancing position. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phoenix trying to control from the bottom.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Sparta Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix is controlling Sparta Jr's trapped leg to prevent Sparta Jr from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Phoenix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phoenix because Sparta Jr loaded up on that one.
Sparta Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phoenix can't escape the position.
Phoenix blocking the ground and pound.
Phoenix wants to control but Sparta Jr is having none of it.
Phoenix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
#T4#
Sparta Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phoenix gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is looking to control Sparta Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Sparta Jr throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr 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. Phoenix tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sparta Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diziz Sparta Jr!
In his post fight interview, Diziz Sparta Jr gave a big smile as he said 'THIS IS SPARTA !!!'. |
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Event:
HRL52
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phoenix controlling the action here for a moment.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kato up against the cage.#TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phoenix uses from the top position.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Phoenix 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. #SUB#
Phoenix drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Phoenix as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kato screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Phoenix! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rick Phoenix! |
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Event:
SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hedley manages to pull guard.
Phoenix stands and throws Hedley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hedley is trying to control Phoenix's posture but Phoenix avoids it.
Hedley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Phoenix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phoenix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedley keeps working.
Hedley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phoenix seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedley is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
Hedley gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Hedley has his foot on Phoenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phoenix works his way back into a safe position though.
Hedley wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Hedley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Hedley working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Phoenix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phoenix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phoenix trying to control but Hedley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phoenix 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hedley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phoenix advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Phoenix is trying to work for a kimura but Hedley is defending well.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedley is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedley avoid being mounted?
Hedley is in trouble now - Phoenix has advanced to mount!
Hedley is desperately trying to improve his position but Phoenix has a good base and remains in mount.
Phoenix trying to control but Hedley is having none of it. #T3#
Hedley working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Phoenix jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hedley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hedley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hedley gets back to half guard.
Phoenix wants to control but Hedley is keeping him busy.
Hedley is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Phoenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phoenix.
Phoenix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedley wants to improve his position but Phoenix is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedley is just riding it out for now. Phoenix eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedley.
Phoenix wants to pass the guard but Hedley is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Phoenix moves into range and clinches up with Hedley.#TD#
Hedley pulls guard.
Hedley keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Hedley keeps moving.
Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix passes into half guard.
Phoenix tries to pass to full mount but Hedley defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Phoenix is working for a kimura here but Hedley manages to reverse the position and he's now in Phoenix's guard.
Rick Phoenix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix controls Hedley momentarily but Hedley frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Hedley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hedley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedley trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hedley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hedley trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phoenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hedley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Hedley takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Hedley pulls Phoenix into guard.
#T3##SUB#
Hedley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hedley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.
Phoenix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hedley is not content to let Phoenix control the position.#SUB2#
Phoenix is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Phoenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phoenix.
Hedley is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hedley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phoenix defends it easily.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix trying to control but Hedley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedley wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hedley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Hedley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hedley takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phoenix looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phoenix stalling the fight.
#TD#
Hedley manages to pull guard.
Hedley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phoenix manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Phoenix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedley defends well.
Hedley wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hedley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phoenix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hedley has managed to get both his arms back between Phoenix's legs - danger averted.
Hedley trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Hedley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hedley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Hedley stopping the sweep attempt from Phoenix.
Hedley trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hedley drops back looking for a leg! Phoenix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phoenix manages to kick Hedley off! Hedley jumps back into Phoenix's guard.
Hedley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hedley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedley trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Hedley's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Hedley tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##TD#
Hedley jumps into guard, dragging Phoenix to the mat.
#SUB#
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Phoenix tries for a kimura but Hedley is defending well.
Hedley tries to buck Phoenix off but Phoenix is having none of it.
Hedley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Phoenix trying to mount his opponent but Hedley defends it. #SUB2#
Phoenix 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.
#T4#
Hedley tries to roll over but Phoenix keeps him under control.
Hedley trying to hold on to Phoenix's head to control him but Phoenix postures up.
#SUB2#
Phoenix is working for a kimura but Hedley is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedley is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lane Hedley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hedley 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Hedley!
Lane Hedley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Phoenix has managed to clinch.
Phoenix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phoenix stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Phoenix for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phoenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phoenix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Sosa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sosa 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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Phoenix avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
Phoenix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phoenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Phoenix.
Come on Phoenix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phoenix stalling the fight.
Phoenix gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL2#
Sosa darts in and clinches Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix just leaning against Sosa, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Phoenix slowing the pace effectively.
Sosa is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sosa has his back to the cage.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phoenix has Sosa pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Phoenix stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix forces Sosa back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sosa up against the cage.
Phoenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phoenix stalls.
Phoenix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phoenix avoiding damage.
Phoenix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phoenix seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL2#
Sosa clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phoenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Come on Phoenix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phoenix stalls.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL2#
Sosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phoenix is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
#T2#
Phoenix is stalling here.
The referee calls for Sosa to work.
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL2#
Sosa clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix stalls.
Sosa looking to slow down the pace here.
Phoenix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.#T3#
Phoenix stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phoenix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sosa slows down the pace here.
Phoenix stalling.
Phoenix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sosa up against the cage.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL2#
Sosa instigates a clinch.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sosa up against the cage.
Phoenix taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
Rick Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix just leaning against Sosa, taking a breather.
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
Sosa looking to stall.
Phoenix stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Phoenix dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Phoenix has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phoenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phoenix stalling the fight.
Phoenix leaning against his opponent.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phoenix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Phoenix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.
Sosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phoenix is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns Sosa into the cage.
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
Sosa has Phoenix pushed against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Phoenix slowing the pace effectively.
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix forces Sosa back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phoenix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sosa trying to control the position but instead, Phoenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sosa into the cage.#T3#
Phoenix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phoenix taking a breather.
Phoenix slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL2#
Sosa forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Phoenix.
Sosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phoenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Phoenix is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Phoenix stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phoenix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Phoenix! |
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Event:
SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hedley moves into range and clinches up with Phoenix.#TD2#
Hedley jumps into guard, dragging Phoenix to the mat.
#SUB2#
Hedley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phoenix has picked Hedley up and slammed him! Hedley can't keep hold of the triangle and Phoenix manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedley is defending well. #SUB#
Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedley is defending well.
Hedley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Hedley is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Phoenix working for submissions but it's allowed Hedley to get to half guard.
Phoenix manages to get to full guard.
Hedley content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Phoenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedley defends it easily.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hedley passes into side control.
Hedley trying to control the position but Phoenix is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hedley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hedley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Hedley is trying to get an arm triangle but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hedley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
Hedley trying to control the position but Phoenix is working away.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Phoenix trying to control from half guard but Hedley is working away.
Hedley tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg.
Hedley trying to control but Phoenix postures up.
#SUB#
Phoenix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Phoenix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phoenix prevents Hedley from improving his position.
Hedley is still trying to improve position.
Hedley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hedley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phoenix escapes and throws Hedley's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Phoenix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedley is looking for a sweep.
Hedley 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.
Hedley is not content to let Phoenix control the position. #SUB#
Phoenix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Hedley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Hedley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phoenix uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix passes Hedley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hedley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hedley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Hedley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Phoenix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hedley is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Hedley is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Phoenix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hedley is pressing down on Phoenix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hedley is looking for a triangle here but Phoenix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hedley is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedley is defending well.
Phoenix is looking to take a break and control but Hedley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hedley is looking for a sweep.
Hedley gets back to half guard.
Phoenix is trying to control. Hedley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Phoenix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix won't allow Hedley to sweep him here. #SUB#
Phoenix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phoenix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hedley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phoenix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hedley is looking to improve his position.
Hedley keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Phoenix is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Phoenix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hedley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedley.
Hedley trying to control the position.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Hedley keeps moving. #SUB#
Phoenix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Phoenix dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Hedley against the cage.
#TD2#
Hedley jumps guard and drags Phoenix to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hedley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phoenix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedley wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix trying to control but Hedley is working from the bottom.
Hedley keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hedley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Hedley wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix passes Hedley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedley is staying active underneath Phoenix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedley gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Phoenix has gone for a leg lock! Hedley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phoenix's guard.#REVB#
Hedley slips nicely into half guard.
Hedley tries to pass to full mount but Phoenix defends it. #SUB#
Phoenix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Hedley seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phoenix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Hedley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hedley is working for a kimura but Phoenix is defending it quite comfortably.
Phoenix is looking to control Hedley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Lane Hedley has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hedley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hedley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phoenix defends it well. #T3#
Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedley looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Hedley wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Hedley wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving. #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.
Hedley is pushing down on Phoenix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phoenix is fighting to maintain full guard but Hedley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phoenix is pressing down on Hedley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phoenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Hedley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phoenix tries to bench press Hedley off him but Hedley keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hedley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Hedley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lane Hedley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hedley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Hedley!
A less than humble Lane Hedley 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:
Quick Fight Championship 4
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Heavyweight Tester has Light Heavyweight Tester up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heavyweight Tester is trying to maintain a safe position but Light Heavyweight Tester gets an underhook and turns Heavyweight Tester into the cage.
Heavyweight Tester trying to control the position but instead, Light Heavyweight Tester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Heavyweight Tester into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Light Heavyweight Tester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Light Heavyweight Tester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Light Heavyweight Tester trying to stall but Heavyweight Tester improves his position.
Light Heavyweight Tester trying to control the position but instead, Heavyweight Tester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Light Heavyweight Tester into the cage.
Light Heavyweight Tester is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Light Heavyweight Tester.#CL#
Heavyweight Tester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight Tester stalling against the cage.
Heavyweight Tester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Light Heavyweight Tester tries to stall but Heavyweight Tester uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Light Heavyweight Tester is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Heavyweight Tester taking a breather. #T1#
Heavyweight Tester taking a breather.
Maybe Heavyweight Tester would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Heavyweight Tester is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heavyweight Tester.#CL#
Heavyweight Tester closes the distance and clinches.
Light Heavyweight Tester is looking to control Heavyweight Tester's arms but Heavyweight Tester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Light Heavyweight Tester has his back to the cage.
Light Heavyweight Tester wants to stall.
Light Heavyweight Tester holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heavyweight Tester looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Light Heavyweight Tester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heavyweight Tester trying to control the position but instead, Light Heavyweight Tester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Heavyweight Tester into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Light Heavyweight Tester.#CL#
Heavyweight Tester moves into range and clinches up with Light Heavyweight Tester.
The referee calls for Light Heavyweight Tester to work.
Light Heavyweight Tester has Heavyweight Tester pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Light Heavyweight Tester has Heavyweight Tester pressed against the cage.
Heavyweight Tester has Light Heavyweight Tester pushed against the cage.
Light Heavyweight Tester avoiding damage.
Light Heavyweight Tester is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Light Heavyweight Tester.#CL#
Heavyweight Tester rushes Light Heavyweight Tester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight Tester slows down the pace here.
Light Heavyweight Tester has Heavyweight Tester pressed against the cage.
Light Heavyweight Tester trying to control the position but instead, Heavyweight Tester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Light Heavyweight Tester into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heavyweight Tester stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heavyweight Tester is trying to maintain a safe position but Light Heavyweight Tester gets an underhook and turns Heavyweight Tester into the cage.
Heavyweight Tester wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heavyweight Tester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heavyweight Tester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 10:9
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavyweight Tester! |
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