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Event:
Grunge 39: Don’t Follow
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Badger.#ROC#Rad is rocked!
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Badger finish him?
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Badger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rad throws a right hand that misses
and Badger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rad throws a leg kick
and Badger counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haywood Badger!
After winning the bout, Haywood Badger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kyle Rad spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 26: Ultramega OK
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Rad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamoru counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Rad is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamoru. That's going to slow Rad down.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamoru finish him?#TD#
Mamoru dives in and scores a takedown into Rad's guard.#SU#
Mamoru gets to his feet - Rad follows without any prompting.
Rad misses with a hook
and Mamoru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Mamoru rushes Rad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamoru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Mamoru works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Mamoru stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Mamoru rushes Rad and presses him up against the cage.
Rad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mamoru has him pressed against the cage.
Mamoru pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Mamoru turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mamoru manages to end up in side control.#SU#
Mamoru stands up. #CL#
Mamoru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rad, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Mamoru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Mamoru turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Mamoru decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rad to his feet.
Rad looks winded!#TD#
Mamoru shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Mamoru postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rad to stand up.
Rad throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamoru counters with a crisp right that sends Rad to the canvas! Mamoru follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takamura Mamoru!
Takamura Mamoru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 21: Melvins
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Badger.
Badger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rad throws a right hand that misses
enabling Badger to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Rad is rocked!
Rad misses with an uppercut
and Badger counters with an inside leg kick.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Badger finish him?
Badger cracks Rad with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rad falls to his knees and Badger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haywood Badger!
Our winner, Haywood Badger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Kyle Rad spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 18: Say Hello To Heaven
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Guy has knocked Rad down with a huge combo! Guy steps away and waves a wobbly Rad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rad is rocked!
Rad throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Guy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rad's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rad drops to his knees and Guy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homeless Guy!
During a confident post fight interview, Homeless Guy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kyle Rad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 23821 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 8954 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pereira gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Rad
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad wants to get back to full guard.
Rad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rad is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is pressing down on Rad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rad is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira controlling the action here.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Rad is defending well.
Rad is trying to control but can't.
Pereira is working for a kimura but Rad is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to control Pereira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rad avoid being mounted?
Pereira content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is looking to advance position but Rad won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but Rad defending well.
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.
Pereira controlling the action here.
Rad is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
Pereira not doing much here.
Pereira is looking to pass Rad's guard but actually Rad recovers to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira stands and throws Rad's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (5) vs (0) Rad
Pereira looking to control but instead Rad has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rad tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pereira in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad won't allow Pereira to pass to mount.
Rad is trying to get back to full guard.
Pereira is pressing down on Rad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rad is holding on for now.
Rad wants to get back to full guard but Pereira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (8) vs (0) Rad
Rad tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pereira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rad tries to hold on but Pereira pushes him away.
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action.
Rad tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rad is looking to escape.
Rad is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but Rad defending well.
Rad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pereira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Pereira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to pass to mount but Rad is defending the position.
Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Pereira seems content to control.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira trying to control the action but Rad is working from the bottom.
Rad works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Kyle Rad spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 8956 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Hardy (ranked 7895 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Rad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Kyle Rad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hardy has Rad up against the cage in a clinch.
Rad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy lying in Rad's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Rad decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hardy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Rad!
A relieved looking Kyle Rad 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:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 9021 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Carrera (ranked 6122 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrera has chosen SOAD- Toxicity as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Kyle Rad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reno Carrera !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carrera tries to keep at a distance but Rad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carrera is trying to drag Rad to the mat but Rad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rad jumps guard and drags Carrera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rad pulls Carrera in close to prevent any damage.
Carrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrera wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
Carrera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rad (2) vs (0) Carrera
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrera looking for a guillotine here but Rad defends easily.
Rad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rad 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 Carrera . Score +3 for passing guard: Rad (5) vs (0) Carrera
Carrera is trying to control Rad's posture but Rad avoids it.
Carrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rad tries to move to mount but Carrera blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrera is trying to improve his position.
Rad happy to just control the position for now.
Carrera is trying to control Rad's posture but Rad avoids it.
Carrera being controlled for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rad taking a breather here.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carrera is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Carrera 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carrera is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rad works to advance to full mount. Carrera defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rad (7) vs (0) Carrera
Carrera can't escape the position.
Rad fails to take his opponent's back.
Rad avoids the attempt from Carrera to control.
Rad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rad.
Carrera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carrera wants to control the action here but instead Rad manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rad (10) vs (0) Carrera
Rad seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Carrera is holding on tight.
Carrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carrera wants to hold on but Rad pushes him away.
Rad controlling the position easily from mount.
Carrera tries to hold on but Rad postures up.
Rad prevents Carrera from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carrera keeps trying to improve his position.
Rad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carrera is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rad has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rad (13) vs (0) Carrera
Rad is not going to allow Carrera to sit and survive in this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carrera wants to escape the position.
Rad avoiding Carrera 's attempts to control his hands.
Carrera tries to escape the position.
Rad is not going to allow Carrera to sit and survive in this position.
Rad trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carrera doesn't escape.
Carrera trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rad controls the position.
Carrera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rad trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carrera doesn't escape.
Rad keeps control of the position as Carrera tries to break free.
Rad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Carrera tries to break free.
Rad controlling the position well here. Carrera rolled but Rad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rad continues to hold on tight.
Carrera is trying to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Carrera trying to control the position but Rad manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Carrera right now.
Carrera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rad keeps control of the position easily here as Carrera tries to buck him off.
Carrera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
An out of breath Kyle Rad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Reno Carrera had this to say: 'I want to thank all my fans for supporting me, god bless you.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 9006 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amadt Philodes (ranked 4768 p4p, 0 weight class). Amadt Philodes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Kyle Rad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Amadt Philodes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rad clinches.
Rad pulls guard effortlessly.
Rad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rad (2) vs (0) Philodes
Still in half guard, Rad seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rad (5) vs (0) Philodes
Rad prevents Philodes from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philodes looks winded!
Rad controlling his opponent.
Rad wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philodes is looking to get to half guard.
Rad controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad continues to stall.
Rad is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rad wants to take Philodes's back but he can't do it this time.
Rad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philodes is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rad controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Rad.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad fails to take his opponent's back.
Rad forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rad (8) vs (0) Philodes
Rad controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Philodes tries to escape but Rad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rad keeps control of the position easily here as Philodes tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Rad.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Kyle Rad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 3037 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 10145 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Rad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rad clinches up against the cage.
Lizotte fails to pull guard.
Rad tries to pull guard but Lizotte won't allow it.
Lizotte pulls guard.
Lizotte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Lizotte is retaining full guard.
Rad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lizotte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad is stalling in the full guard.
Rad being controlled here momentarily.
Lizotte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lizotte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte trying to keep a closed guard but Rad is proving a slippery customer.
Rad 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.
Lizotte working a defensive guard but Rad passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to mount his opponent but Lizotte defends it.
Lizotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte is doing well to control the position and prevent Rad from advancing to side control.
Rad wants to pass the guard but Lizotte is defending well.
Lizotte gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Rad controlling him for the moment.
Lizotte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (2) vs (0) Rad
Lizotte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
Rad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rad, not yet.
Lizotte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to keep a closed guard but Lizotte is proving a slippery customer.
Lizotte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lizotte slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lizotte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lizotte is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to improve his position but Lizotte is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rad tries to roll over but Lizotte keeps him under control.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rad controlling the position for now.
Lizotte controlling the action here.
Rad is trying to get back to full guard.
Lizotte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to control Lizotte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rad avoid being mounted?
Lizotte slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (5) vs (0) Rad
Lizotte seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rad is holding on tight.
Rad holds of for dear life.
Lizotte controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rad prevents Lizotte from taking his back.
Lizotte controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lizotte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lizotte can't control as he wanted to and Rad manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte trying to control from Rad's half guard. Rad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lizotte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rad controls Lizotte momentarily but Lizotte frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lizotte controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lizotte takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
MMMA 50 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackiewicz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackiewicz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackiewicz finish him?
Rad cracks a nice hook into Jackiewicz's ribs.
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackiewicz. Jackiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.
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!#CL#
Jackiewicz has closed the distance and engaged Rad in a clinch.
Rad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackiewicz scores with a knee to the head.
Rad tries to break the clinch but Jackiewicz is controlling the position. #BC#
Jackiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rad keeps Jackiewicz at a distance using the push kick.
Jackiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackiewicz misses the shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rad got wobbled bad by a big combination! Jackiewicz presses forward with punches and knees until Rad stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rad closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Jackiewicz!
In defeat, Kyle Rad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Doremus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Doremus throws a lazy uppercut
and Rad counters with a one-two to the body.
Doremus avoids the body shot from Rad.
Rad stuffs the takedown attempt from Doremus. Doremus gets slowly back to his feet.
Rad throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Doremus counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Doremus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Doremus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doremus lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doremus in side control, throwing shots but Rad defends.
Rad is still in real trouble! Can Doremus finish him?
Rad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doremus in side control, throwing shots but Rad defends.
Doremus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rad some visible discomfort.
Doremus scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rad is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Doremus can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolores Doremus!
Kyle Rad spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 17
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rad misses with a looping right.
Rad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hewitt misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hewitt thinking.
We've been told by Hewitt's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rad lands a head shot.
Rad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
Hewitt misses with an uppercut.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Hewitt finish him?
Rad is looking to score with low kicks.
Rad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hewitt misses the target.
Hewitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rad seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rad misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Rad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rad throws a leg kick but Hewitt moved away.
Rad is looking to score with low kicks.
Rad tries to work over Hewitt's front leg with a kick but Hewitt checks it.
Hewitt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hewitt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rad thuds a left hand into Hewitt's body.
Kyle Rad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt throws a sloppy body shot
and Rad counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Rad is predictable there
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad misses with a right hand
and Hewitt counters with a nice body shot.
Rad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hewitt.
Rad connects with a leg kick. Hewitt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hewitt jabs at Rad's body.
Hewitt misses with a body shot.
Hewitt backing away here, and Rad unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hewitt misses with an uppercut. Rad saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Rad throws a body punch but Hewitt moves out of range.
Hewitt lands with a good body shot.
Hewitt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hewitt blocks a head kick by Rad.
Rad just misses with a punch to the body.
Rad jabs Hewitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hewitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Rad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hewitt finds it's way round the side to connect with Rad's head.
A jab from Rad finds it's way through Hewitt's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rad, right into the meat.
#T4#
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hewitt swings widly with a right hand
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Hewitt throws a hook but Rad blocks it.
Rad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hewitt momentarily.
Rad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hewitt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rad misses with an uppercut. Hewitt saw that one coming.
Hewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hewitt throws a hook but Rad avoids it easily.
Hewitt throws a right hand that misses
letting Rad counter with a right hand.
Rad throws a leg kick
and Hewitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rad misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hewitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hewitt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rad falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hewitt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rad. #TD#
Kutsoo looking to score a takedown here. Rad is defending well but Kutsoo drives through and ends up in Rad's guard.#SUB#
Kutsoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kutsoo, into his guard. #REVB#
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kutsoo is proving hard to escape from.
Rad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kutsoo tries to get to full guard but Rad has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2#
Rad gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3#
Kutsoo misses with a takedown
and Kutsoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed
and Rad counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutsoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad connects with a nice looking jab.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kutsoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Kutsoo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rad did well to prevent Kutsoo getting side control.
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!#SUB#
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rad defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Rad makes his way to full guard, as Kutsoo worked for a kimura.
Rad keeping full guard, as Kutsoo tries to pass.
Kutsoo won't allow Rad to sweep him here. #ES2#
Rad has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kutsoo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rad wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rad clobbers Kutsoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Rad. #TD#
Kutsoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rad's guard.#SUB#
Kutsoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rad! #REVB#
Kutsoo is being controlled here. #SU2#
Rad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rad throws a series of punches but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rad sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutsoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarni Kutsoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Kutsoo 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Rad shows good takedown defense.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutsoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rad counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kutsoo shoots in for a double leg but Rad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rad leaves Kutsoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kutsoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rad misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutsoo.
A head kick from Rad lands but Kutsoo takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Kutsoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad. #T3#
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rad but Rad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kutsoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kutsoo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Kutsoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rad to the mat! Rad manages to get full guard.
Rad is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo won't allow Rad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kutsoo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rad wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving. #T4#
Rad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutsoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rad wants to stand but Kutsoo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kutsoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters circling a little - Rad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutsoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kutsoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rad counters with a series of strikes. Kutsoo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.#T1#
Rad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutsoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
Rad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rad swivels and escapes.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Kutsoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rad delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Rad scores with a kick to the body.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
Kutsoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
Kyle Rad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Rad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rad!
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Rad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rad.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutsoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rad lands with a cross.
Rad slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutsoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Kutsoo shoots in but Rad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and Rad counters with a nice leg kick.
Rad lunges at Kutsoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutsoo's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo darts in looking for a takedown but Rad gets double underhooks and turns Kutsoo into the cage.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Rad.
Rad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Rad slams his shin into Kutsoo's torso.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kutsoo's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Rad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jarni Kutsoo spoke after the fight, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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Event:
MMMA 21: Relentless
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Rad throws a sloppy head kick and Azhiev moves out of range easily.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Azhiev looks for a takedown but Rad sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Azhiev down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azhiev is defended easily by Rad.
Rad slaps away a takedown attempt from Azhiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rad tries a quick counter leg kick but Azhiev is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anzhor Azhiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Azhiev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Rad pushes Azhiev off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Azhiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rad cracks the inside of Azhiev's front leg.
Rad misses with a head kick.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Azhiev 's knee. #T1#
Rad lands with a shot to the body.
Rad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azhiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rad slaps away a takedown attempt from Azhiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rad thuds his shin into the meat of Azhiev's side.
Rad digs a good hook to Azhiev's body.
Azhiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azhiev ducks right into an uppercut from Rad.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Rad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azhiev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rad. That one must have hurt.
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!
Rad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azhiev.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Azhiev shoots in and drives through. Rad sprawls well.
Azhiev shoots in but Rad avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Rad throws a head kick that Azhiev semi-blocks.
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azhiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rad cracks the inside of Azhiev's front leg.
Azhiev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Azhiev's calf.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Azhiev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rad feints a counter leg kick.
Azhiev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Rad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rad scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Rad. #T3#
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azhiev.
Rad digs a good body shot into Azhiev's ribs.
Rad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azhiev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rad. That one must have hurt.
Azhiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.
Rad pushes Azhiev away with a front kick.
Azhiev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rad as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
Rad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azhiev backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Rad tenderised Azhiev's leg. Azhiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azhiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azhiev thinking.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rad. Azhiev shrugs it off though.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Nice shot by Rad.
Rad cracks the inside of Azhiev's front leg.
Azhiev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Azhiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Rad shows good takedown defense.
Azhiev shoots and misses
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Azhiev was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Azhiev down.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice straight punches there by Rad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rad.
Rad scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rad, as that shot connected.
Azhiev shoots and misses
and Rad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rad connects with a single shot there.
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azhiev.
Rad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rad scores with a hook to the body. Azhiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azhiev.
Rad digs a good hook to Azhiev's body.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Azhiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Kyle Rad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rad lands with a nice body punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Azhiev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azhiev rather than just go for the knockout.
Rad lands a nice looking kick to the body. Azhiev takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Rad drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rad advances position into side control!
Rad controls the position.
Azhiev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rad presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU2#
Rad get's back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Rad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Azhiev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rad jabs at Azhiev's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rad scores with a nice body kick.
#TD#
Azhiev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rad pushes Azhiev off and gets back to his feet.
Rad delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Rad lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azhiev.
Rad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rad delivers a nice body kick.
Rad scores with a hook to the body. Azhiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azhiev drops his hands momentarily and Rad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azhiev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Azhiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
Rad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rad feints and then cracks Azhiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azhiev down.
Rad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azhiev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Azhiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad misses with a double jab.
Azhiev shoots and misses
and Rad counters with a three punch combo that has Azhiev backing up. Azhiev nods at Rad to acknowledge the strikes.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azhiev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azhiev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rad but Rad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Azhiev has a takedown stuffed.
Rad scores with a hook to the body. Azhiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rad jabs Azhiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Rad slams his shin into Azhiev's torso.
Rad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Azhiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Rad circles away easily
and Rad counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rad connects with a high kick.
Azhiev dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Azhiev's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azhiev is defended easily by Rad.
Rad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rad thumps Azhiev with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Rad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rad counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azhiev.
Azhiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Azhiev's knee momentarily.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rad to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Azhiev down.
Azhiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rad can pounce on him.
Rad connects with a right hand. Azhiev shakes it off.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rad as he jumps to the side.
Rad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azhiev. That did some damage!
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Azhiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rad lands a body shot.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Rad circles away easily
and Rad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a left and a right that stings Azhiev. #ROC2#
Azhiev is rocked!
Rad cracks Azhiev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Azhiev falls backwards against the cage. Rad follows up with more strikes that drop Azhiev to his knees. Rad keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Azhiev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Rad!
A very excited looking Kyle Rad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Anzhor Azhiev spoke after the fight, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 8: Warrior Spirit
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sundberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rad misses with a wild body shot.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Rad avoids it with no problem.
Sundberg blocks a jab.
Rad avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Sundberg backs away, Rad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Rad avoids it with no problem.
Sundberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rad counters with a leg kick.
Sundberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad thumps Sundberg with a low kick.
Rad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rad. Sundberg shrugs it off though.
Sundberg works over Rad's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Rad is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sundberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Rad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sundberg swings widly with a right hand
and Rad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Rad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sundberg's hands.
Sundberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rad wants to slow Sundberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Rad avoids it with no problem.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sundberg misses with a hook. Rad ducked under it nicely.
Sundberg lands with an overhand left.
Sundberg moves out of range as Rad throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rad. Sundberg shrugs it off though.
Sundberg misses with a looping left.
Sundberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Sundberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundberg looks to land a combination but Rad avoids it well.
It looked like Rad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rad, right into the meat.
#T2#
Rad misses with a double jab
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rad looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sundberg lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rad. Sundberg pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ove Sundberg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ove Sundberg made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 2: Shore vs Boromi
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Helix is looking to land body kicks.
Helix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rad's calf.
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Helix throws a hook but Rad blocks it.
Helix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Rad misses
and Helix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rad checks it well.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
Helix works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Rad throws a body shot but no joy.
Rad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Helix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix loads up on a big right hand but Rad slips the punch.
Rad feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
A low kick from Helix misses
and Rad counters with a solid body kick.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rad looks for the body kick but Helix saw that one coming.
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Helix off balance momentarily.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helix.
Helix misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
Rad tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
Helix moves out of range as Rad throws a body kick.
Rad throws a leg kick that misses.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Rad throws a leg kick
enabling Helix to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Rad is rocked!
Helix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Helix finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helix is pawing at Rad, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rad's nose. Rad is badly hurt! Helix pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rad tries desperately to hold on but Helix is relentless in his assault! As Rad receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Helix away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Helix!
A victorious Brett Helix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riddick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rad there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Rad is rocked!
Riddick connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Rad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riddick cracks Rad on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rad falls backwards against the cage. Riddick follows up with more strikes that drop Rad to his knees. Riddick keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rad! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Riddick!
Richard Riddick very nearly forgot to thank $30 items amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Rad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rad up against the cage.#TD#
Takeshi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi trying to control but Rad is working from the bottom.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Takeshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Rad is looking to stand up but Takeshi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rad is retaining full guard.
Rad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rad keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rad throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Rad misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Takeshi darts in and clinches Rad up against the cage.
Rad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Rad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi checks a leg kick.
Rad lands a front kick.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Rad tries a quick counter leg kick but Takeshi is wise to it.#T3#
Rad is looking to slow Takeshi down with leg kicks.
Takeshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takeshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad connects with a jab.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rad throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
Takeshi ducks right into an uppercut from Rad.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Rad gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Takeshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takeshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD#
Takeshi knocks Rad to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi working the ground and pound.
Rad is still in real trouble! Can Takeshi finish him?
Rad prevents Takeshi from improving position.
Takeshi working the ground and pound.
Rad trying to remain calm as Takeshi controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi moves into full mount!
Takeshi content just to control the position here.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rad is trying to stand.#SUB#
Takeshi has control of Rad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rad is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takeshi fails with the takedown.
Rad wants to land a leg kick but Takeshi is out of range.
Takeshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rad sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Takeshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rad kicks Takeshi off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Takeshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rad's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ichi Takeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rad is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi passes into half guard.
Rad is trying to stand up here but Takeshi is controlling him well.
Takeshi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takeshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rad wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#T1#
Rad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeshi.
Takeshi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeshi trying to control the pace.
Takeshi with the ground and pound but Rad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Takeshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takeshi is stalling in the full guard.
Takeshi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Takeshi working some strikes from top position.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Rad wants to stand up but Takeshi is controlling him.
Takeshi postures up in Rad's guard and throws a big left but Rad blocks it.
Takeshi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takeshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rad swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takeshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
Takeshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeshi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rad's head.
Takeshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeshi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Takeshi moves into full mount!
Takeshi is landing with some decent strikes but Rad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takeshi looking to finish Rad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rad!
Rad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takeshi cracks Rad with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichi Takeshi!
An out of breath Ichi Takeshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Rad and Kyoji Horiguchi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Kyle Rad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horiguchi drives through with a takedown into Rad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rad (0) vs (2) Horiguchi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Horiguchi has Rad in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rad (2) vs (2) Horiguchi
Horiguchi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Horiguchi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Horiguchi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Rad from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is controlling Rad's posture.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Rad from controlling successfully.
Rad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now.
Rad trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rad (2) vs (4) Horiguchi
Rad controls Horiguchi momentarily but Horiguchi frees himself.
Horiguchi 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.
Rad wants to sweep but no luck.
Horiguchi looking to pass the guard.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rad is keeping the position for now.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Horiguchi has gone for a leg lock! Rad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Horiguchi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rad (4) vs (4) Horiguchi
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Rad tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horiguchi is controlling Rad's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Rad controlling him for the moment.
Rad looking to sit in guard and control but Horiguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rad (4) vs (6) Horiguchi
Horiguchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horiguchi trying to control but Rad is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
Rad working a defensive guard here.
Horiguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi won't allow Rad to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horiguchi trying to control but Rad is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi stands and throws Rad's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rad (4) vs (9) Horiguchi
You can see the frustration on Rad's face as Horiguchi controls the position.
Horiguchi wants to control for a moment but Rad uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rad (4) vs (12) Horiguchi
Horiguchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Horiguchi tries to control but Rad wriggling away.
Horiguchi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Horiguchi controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi goes for an armbar but Rad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rad. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rad (6) vs (12) Horiguchi
Horiguchi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horiguchi is continuing to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Rad's head to control his posture.
Horiguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rad wants to pass the guard but Horiguchi is keeping the position.
Rad is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Horiguchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rad controls the pace.
Horiguchi pulls Rad in close to prevent any damage.
The adventures of Horiguchi the control monster continue. Boring.
Rad trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Rad's head to control his posture.
Horiguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horiguchi managing to control the position.
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Rad controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi has his hands on Rad's head, controlling the position.
Horiguchi 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.
Rad is fighting to break Horiguchi's control of his arms but Horiguchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Rad controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horiguchi wins on points by 12 to 6.
A less than humble Kyoji Horiguchi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arjan Kush and Kyle Rad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arjan Kush! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kush shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rad moves into the clinch.
Rad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kush drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rad! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kush (0) vs (4) Rad
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush looking for a sweep but Rad has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kush (0) vs (6) Rad
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad controlling the position easily from mount.
Rad trying to control but Kush is having none of it.
Rad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kush can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Rad 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.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rad mounts Kush! Really nice guard pass there!
Kush gets back to half guard.
Kush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kush looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kush looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rad pulls his head out easily.
Rad trying to mount his opponent but Kush defends it.
Rad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kush (0) vs (9) Rad
Rad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rad tries to control but Kush wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kush stops Rad from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad trying to control but Kush is having none of it.
Rad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kush to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kush (0) vs (12) Rad
Kush prevents Rad from getting a body triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kush doesn't escape.
Rad controlling well, preventing Kush from escaping the position.
Rad trying to control momentarily.
What can Kush do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kush is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rad controlling the positon.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kush rolls, trying to escape but Rad keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rad controlling the positon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to control but Kush manages to buck him off and is now in Rad's guard! Nice work there by Kush! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kush (2) vs (12) Rad
Kush has gone for a leg lock! Rad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kush's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kush (2) vs (14) Rad
Rad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kush had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rad defends it easily.
Rad controlling from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
Rad 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.
Rad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Rad from controlling successfully.
Kush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rad is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kush isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rad stacks Kush on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rad! Score +3 for passing guard: Kush (2) vs (17) Rad
Rad controls the position.
Rad tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kush's legs.
Kush is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Rad stalls from top position.
Kush is trying to improve his position.
Kush is being controlled here.
Kush is not content to let Rad control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kush is looking for a sweep.
Kush is trying to escape the position but Rad is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rad is looking to take a break and control but Kush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kush is trying to work for a sweep but Rad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kush (2) vs (19) Rad
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to take Kush's back but he can't do it this time.
Rad controlling the position easily from mount.
Rad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rad prevents Kush from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Kyle Rad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad avoids the head kick by Lennon.
Lennon throws a body shot but no joy.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Rad ducks down to avoid it.
Lennon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid body kick from Lennon.
Lennon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lennon lands with a shot to the body.
Rad throws a body shot but no joy.
Rad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lennon is out of range and Rad settles back down.
Lennon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lennon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters circling a little - Rad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Rad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rad blocks the body kick.
Rad feints a counter leg kick.
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lennon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rad wants to slow Lennon down by chopping away at his legs.
Lennon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lennon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lennon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rad back to the cage. Lennon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
Rad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lennon is out of range and Rad settles back down.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Lennon finish him?
Lennon misses with a looping left.
Lennon is looking to wear down Rad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lennon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rad wants to land a leg kick but Lennon is out of range.
Lennon moves out of range of the body kick from Rad.
Lennon thuds a left hand into Rad's body.
Rad avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rad misses with a kick to the body
and Lennon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lennon lands a front kick.
Lennon jabs at Rad's body.#T2#
Lennon misses the shot to the body.
Rad seems to have recovered his senses.
Lennon swinging wildly here.
Rad cracks a nice hook into Lennon's ribs.
Rad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lennon is out of range.
Lennon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rad throws a sloppy head kick and Lennon moves out of range easily.
Rad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLennon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rad. Lennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lennon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rad moves away.
Rad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rad thows a leg kick but Lennon checks it
and Lennon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lennon.
#T3#
Rad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lennon.
Lennon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rad is just out of range.
Lennon throws a lazy head kick
and Rad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lennon swings for the body but Rad moves out of range.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rad lands a head kick. Lennon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad moves out of range of the body kick.
Rad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lennon eats them both and turns towards Rad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lennon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lennon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lennon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rad raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Rad moves out of range as Lennon throws a body kick.
Rad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rad moves away.
Rad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lennon with a body shot.
Rad lands a nice looking body shot.
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon misses with a kick to the body
and Rad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lennon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rad - the referee stops the clock and Lennon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rad. Lennon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lennon throws a jab when Rad was well out of range.
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Rad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lennon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rad.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lennon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad cracks Lennon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rad scores with the left hand. Lennon knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Rad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rad was well out of range. Poor timing from Lennon.
Rad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rad.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rad tries to work over Lennon's front leg with a kick but Lennon checks it.
Lennon checks a leg kick.
Lennon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rad.
Lennon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lennon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lennon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lennon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Lennon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rad slips a jab from Lennon.
Lennon misses with a body shot.
Rad raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rad throws a head kick but Lennon moves out of range.
#T1#
Lennon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rad misses with a kick to the body.
Lennon is looking to land body kicks.
Rad works the jab nicely.
Lennon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lennon throws a right hand that Rad ducks under and follows up with a left that Rad also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Rad throws a sloppy head kick and Lennon moves out of range easily.
Rad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lennon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rad manages to avoid it.
Rad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rad is looking for the big counter here.
Rad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lennon is able to avoid easily.
Rad blocks a leg kick.
Rad unleashes a big counter combination but Lennon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lennon misses with a hook
and Rad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Lennon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lennon misses.
Rad scores with a head kick.
Lennon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lennon throws a body punch but Rad moves out of range.
Rad throws out a counter right but Lennon avoids it with no problem.
Rad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lennon.
Lennon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rad looks for the body kick but Lennon saw that one coming.
Lennon throws a push kick but Rad slaps the foot to one side.
Lennon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rad counters with a nice uppercut.
Rad tries to score with a low kick but Lennon moves his leg out of the way.
Rad throws a leg kick but Lennon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lennon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lennon throws a sloppy body shot
and Rad counters with a head kick. That will keep Lennon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rad swings for the body but Lennon moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lennon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lennon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lennon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Lennon throws a push kick but Rad slaps the foot to one side.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lennon misses the shot to the body.
Lennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Rad.
Lennon tries to land a front kick but Rad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John Lennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon throws a push kick but Rad slaps the foot to one side.
Rad wants to slow Lennon down by chopping away at his legs.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lennon.
An inside leg kick from Lennon misses. #T4#
Lennon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Lennon backs off Rad throws a huge counter combo but Lennon manages to avoid it all.
Rad blocks a head kick by Lennon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Rad connects with the punch.
Rad feints and then cracks Lennon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lennon down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rad decides to stand up.
Lennon misses with a lunging right hand
and Rad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lennon throws a body kick that misses.
Lennon blocks a head kick by Rad.
Rad misses with a leg kick.
Lennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lennon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rad moves out of range of the body kick from Lennon.
Lennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rad avoids the body shot from Lennon.
Lennon cracks a nice hook into Rad's ribs.
Rad connects with a body shot.
Lennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rad.
Rad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rad connects with a looping right hand.
Rad scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rad counters with a nice leg kick.
Rad connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Lennon is rocked!
Rad ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Lennon's jaw. Lennon's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rad does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Rad!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Rad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Rad 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
Built throws a lazy head kick
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Built 's knee.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Rad is predictable there
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Rad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
A combination from Built does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
Rad throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Built lunges at Rad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rad's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built lands a jab.
Built drops Rad with a big left hand! Rad is injured, injured bad! Built jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maui Built!
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heiluu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Heiluu rushes Rad and presses him up against the cage.
Rad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heiluu.
Heiluu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rad walks away with a smile on his face. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick from Rad misses
and Heiluu counters with a nice uppercut.
Heiluu avoids the head kick by Rad.
Heiluu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heiluu misses with a low kick as Rad jumps back.
Rad throws a wild body kick that Heiluu sees coming a mile off.
Heiluu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad lands with a good body shot.
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heiluu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rad blocks a head kick by Heiluu.
A nice combination there by Heiluu.
#ROC2#
Rad is rocked!#T1#
Rad tries to work over Heiluu's front leg with a kick but Heiluu checks it.
Oh Rad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rad stuffs the takedown.
Heiluu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rad jabs at Heiluu's body.
Rad throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Heiluu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Heiluu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heiluu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heiluu tries to free his leg and advance position but Rad is retaining full guard.
Heiluu scoring with some ground and pound.
Heiluu throws an elbow that misses. Rad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heiluu's guard. Nice move by Rad!#REVR#
Heiluu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Heiluu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Heiluu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rad passes into side control.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rad is looking to take a break and control but Heiluu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rad seems to have got his legs back now.
Heiluu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heiluu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Rad decides to stand up, so the ref orders Heiluu to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rad.
Rad lands with a slapping head kick.
Heiluu misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heiluu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heiluu throws a right and a left that Rad avoids nicely.
Heiluu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rad at a distance.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heiluu shoots for a takedown but Rad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.
Rad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heiluu moves out of range of the body kick from Rad.
Heiluu checks a leg kick.
Rad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Heiluu throws a combination that misses
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Rad throws a leg kick but Heiluu sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad ducks right into an uppercut from Heiluu.
Rad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heiluu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rad. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Rad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heiluu dives in for a single leg takedown but Rad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heiluu cracks the inside of Rad's front leg.
Heiluu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rad wants to slow Heiluu down by chopping away at his legs.
Rad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rad thumps Heiluu with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Heiluu.
Rad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
Rad's corner calls for a 1-2. Rad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Heiluu drives through and clinches with Rad against the cage.
#TD2#
Heiluu jumps guard and drags Rad to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Heiluu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Heiluu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rad escapes and throws Heiluu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rad slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heiluu's legs.
Heiluu is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Heiluu is still trying to improve position.
Rad is looking to take a break and control but Heiluu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heiluu is trying to improve his position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rad slows the pace down.
Heiluu is trying to get back to half guard.
Heiluu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rad presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Heiluu is working to get back to half guard.
Rad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heiluu can do to turn this around?#T2##SU#
Rad get's back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Rad. Those never looked like landing.
Heiluu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heiluu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Heiluu takes the fight into the clinch.
Heiluu fails to pull guard.
Heiluu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rad walks away with a smile on his face. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heiluu misses with a takedown
and Rad counters with a straight right hand.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.#T3#
Rad throws a head kick but Heiluu moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heiluu! But no joy.
Good shot there by Rad.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rad looks to land a body kick but Heiluu moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Heiluu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rad is looking to slow Heiluu down with leg kicks.
Rad avoids the head kick by Heiluu.
Heiluu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rad checks it well.
Heiluu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kyle Rad is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##TD2#
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Heiluu is breathing heavily.
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!
Rad is looking for a sweep.
Heiluu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rad wants to control but Heiluu postures up.#SUB2#
Heiluu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heiluu is trying to ground and pound but Rad uses the momentary lack of control by Heiluu to regain half guard.
Heiluu wants to pass the guard but Rad is defending well.
Heiluu with the ground and pound but Rad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Heiluu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Heiluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Rad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rad is controlling Heiluu's posture.
Rad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Heiluu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Heiluu, into his guard. #REVR#
Heiluu keeping full guard, as Rad tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heiluu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rad defends well.
Rad stays in close to Heiluu's body and controls the position. #T1##SU#
Rad stands and steps away. Heiluu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rad lands a nice looking body shot.
Rad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heiluu tries to clinch there but Rad circles away.
Heiluu misses with a few strikes there.
Rad throws a wild body kick that Heiluu sees coming a mile off.
Heiluu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rad dodges the punch combination from Heiluu.
Heiluu misses with an uppercut. Rad saw that one coming.#T2#
Heiluu lands a right hook to the body.
Heiluu tests Rad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Heiluu misses
and Rad counters with a straight right hand.
Rad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heiluu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rad cracks the inside of Heiluu's front leg.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Rad tries to sprawl but Heiluu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Heiluu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heiluu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heiluu wants to pass to mount but Rad is defending the position. #SUB2#
Heiluu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rad defends it well.
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rad is pressing down on Heiluu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heiluu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heiluu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heiluu is pushing down on Rad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rad is fighting to maintain full guard but Heiluu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rad is trying to maintain the position but Heiluu is very close to passing his half guard.
Heiluu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rad defending well though.
Rad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heiluu. #T4##SUB2#
Rad is defending against the submission attempts here by Heiluu.
#SUB2#
Heiluu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heiluu is working away from the top position though.
Heiluu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heiluu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heiluu tries to pass to full mount but Rad defends it. #SUB2#
Heiluu seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cassit Heiluu.
I think Rad 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
After winning the bout, Kyle Rad 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rad lands a jab.
Rad lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rad counters with a solid body kick.
White moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Both fighters circling a little - Rad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White is looking to clinch but Rad is avoiding it.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rad feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down. #T1#
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Rad.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Rad.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rad as he avoids it easily.
White looks to throw a body kick
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
White looks winded!
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rad scores with a jab.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
White is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a right hand
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Rad finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Rad and White falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Rad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Rad!
An out of breath Kyle Rad 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dellaria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rad scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Rad as he checks the leg kick.
Dellaria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Dellaria throws a leg kick but Rad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Dellaria darts in and clinches Rad up against the cage.#BC#
Rad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dellaria throws a solid leg kick but Rad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dellaria.
Rad throws a head kick but Dellaria moves out of range.
#CL2#
Dellaria takes the fight into the clinch.
Rad is trying to break the clinch but Dellaria is controlling him.
Rad blocks a body shot from Dellaria. #BC#
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Dellaria cracks the inside of Rad's front leg. #T1#
Rad is looking to chop away at Dellaria's legs.
Rad shoots for a double leg takedown but Dellaria sprawls well. He's pushed Rad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dellaria.
Rad misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rad, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Dellaria feints and as Rad raises his hands in defense, Dellaria changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dellaria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rad trying to control the position here.
Dellaria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dellaria postures up in Rad's guard and throws a big left but Rad blocks it. #T2#
Dellaria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rad wants to stand and escape but Dellaria is having none of it.
Rad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dellaria looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dellaria checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dellaria closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad staying out of range there.
As Dellaria backs away, Rad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dellaria misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dellaria.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dellaria gets a clinch.
Rad is trying to break the clinch but Dellaria is controlling him.#BC2#
Dellaria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rad misses the shot to the body.
Dellaria throws a leg kick but Rad sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rad.
Dellaria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dellaria lands a lovely overhand right.
Rad dives in for a single leg takedown but Dellaria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rad checks a leg kick nicely.
Dellaria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dellaria.
Dellaria throws a low kick, looking for Rad's leg but Rad calmly moves out of range.
Dellaria connects with a leg kick. Rad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dellaria throws out the jab. #T4#
Rad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dellaria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad blocks a leg kick.
Rad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dellaria blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dellaria misses the target.
Dellaria blocks the body kick.
Dellaria throws a right and a left that Rad avoids nicely.
Rad throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
Dellaria shoots in for a takedown but Rad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dellaria fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rad checks it well.
Rad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dellaria as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Rad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rad just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Dellaria's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dellaria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dellaria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rad 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 Dellaria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dellaria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dellaria dips to his left and cracks Rad with an uppercut!
Dellaria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dellaria, right into the meat.
Dellaria connects with a solid leg kick.
Rad wants to slow Dellaria down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Rad misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dellaria! But no joy.
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch but Rad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dellaria missing with a left hand there. Rad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dellaria just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRad.
Dellaria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rad throws a hook but Dellaria blocks it.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dellaria's head.
Dellaria avoids the head kick by Rad.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greg Dellaria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dellaria scores with a sloppy right hand. Rad should have avoided that one.
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!
Dellaria dives in for a single leg takedown but Rad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dellaria is out of range. #T1#
Rad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dellaria was well out of range. Poor timing from Rad.
Rad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#
Rad is rocked!#CL2#
Dellaria moves into the clinch.
Oh Rad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dellaria blocks a body shot from Rad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rad.
Rad is trying to force a seperation but Dellaria has the dominant position.
Rad seems to have got his legs back now.
Rad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rad tries to throw a body punch but Dellaria avoids it by throwing Rad back against the cage.
Rad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rad tries to throw a body punch but Dellaria avoids it by throwing Rad back against the cage. #BC2#
Dellaria breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Dellaria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rad counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dellaria is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dellaria scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Dellaria shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dellaria was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dellaria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dellaria tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rad pushes Dellaria away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dellaria gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dellaria in side control, throwing shots but Rad defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rad manages to get back to half guard.
Dellaria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dellaria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dellaria controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Dellaria is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rad has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dellaria controlling the pace.
Rad is trying to stand up here but Dellaria is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellaria trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Dellaria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rad walks into a jab.
Dellaria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dellaria.
Rad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Dellaria. Those never looked like landing.
Dellaria lands a jab to the head.
Dellaria checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rad throws a leg kick but Dellaria sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dellaria wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Dellaria 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.
Rad is wriggling around but Dellaria manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Dellaria performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Rad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dellaria with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyle Rad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Dellaria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rad tries a head kick but it misses.
Dellaria is looking to slow Rad down with leg kicks.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rad is looking to slow Dellaria down with leg kicks.
Rad moves forwards but Dellaria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dellaria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Dellaria checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dellaria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dellaria misses with a series of wild punches.
Dellaria wants to slow Rad down by chopping away at his legs.
Rad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dellaria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dellaria's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Rad.
Dellaria throws a front kick aimed at Rad's knee but Rad avoids it well.
Dellaria throws a hook but Rad avoids it easily.
Rad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rad throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Rad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dellaria to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dellaria 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.
Dellaria throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellaria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Dellaria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dellaria has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dellaria!
An out of breath and clearly excited Greg Dellaria thanked Versus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Adabisi and Kyle Rad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Simon Adabisi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adabisi gets tackled into the cage by Rad. Rad maintains the clinch.
Adabisi pulls guard effortlessly.
Adabisi keeping moving, preventing Rad from controlling successfully.
Adabisi wants to sweep here but Rad controlling him for the moment.
Adabisi has Rad pulled in close to control his posture.
Rad looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad trying to control but Adabisi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad preventing the sweep.
Rad stays in close to Adabisi's body and controls the position.
Rad trying to control the position from guard on top but Adabisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adabisi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rad wants to control from the top but Adabisi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adabisi pulls Rad in to control the position.
Rad pushing down on Adabisi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adabisi is controlling Rad's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adabisi keeps working.
Still in half guard, Rad seems content to control.
Rad is looking to take a break and control but Adabisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adabisi tries to get to full guard but Rad has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rad prevents Adabisi from improving his position.
Rad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adabisi keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rad in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to advance position but Adabisi won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rad is keen to just control but Adabisi is a slippery customer.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adabisi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to take a breather but Adabisi is having none of it.
Rad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adabisi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adabisi is staying active underneath Rad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adabisi is doing well to control the position and prevent Rad from advancing to side control.
Rad controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is positioning himself well to prevent Rad advancing to mount.
Adabisi tries to get to full guard but Rad has control of the leg.
Rad trying to mount his opponent but Adabisi defends it.
Rad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rad is looking to advance position but Adabisi won't allow it.
Rad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to pass Adabisi's guard but actually Adabisi recovers to full guard.
Adabisi keeping moving, preventing Rad from controlling successfully.
Rad pushes down on Adabisi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rad is trying to control the action in half guard but Adabisi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rad looking to sit in guard and control but Adabisi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adabisi (2) vs (0) Rad
Adabisi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adabisi continues to stall.
Rad keeping full guard, as Adabisi tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rad being controlled here, momentarily.
Rad trying to control the position.
Rad wants to control the position but Adabisi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Adabisi seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi prevents Rad from improving his position.
Adabisi trying to advance position but Rad counters by regaining guard.
Adabisi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More hug and hope from Adabisi.
Adabisi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rad has his hands on Adabisi's head, controlling the position.
Adabisi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adabisi takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Simon Adabisi is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Kyle Rad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between William Dewey and Kyle Rad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; William Dewey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dewey to keep the fight standing.
Dewey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewey smiles and moves away.
William Dewey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rad.
Dewey drives through and clinches with Rad against the cage.
Rad is trying to pull guard but Dewey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rad tries to pull guard but Dewey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rad tries to pull guard but Dewey won't allow it.
Rad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dewey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey preventing the sweep.
Dewey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dewey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rad is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad 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.
Dewey wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
Dewey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dewey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dewey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dewey passes into half guard.
Dewey trying to mount his opponent but Rad defends it.
Dewey prevents Rad from improving his position.
Rad wants to control but Dewey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewey is looking to pass Rad's guard but actually Rad recovers to full guard.
Rad wants to sweep here but Dewey controlling him for the moment.
Dewey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (3) vs (0) Rad
Rad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rad's face as Dewey controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rad wants to control but Dewey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dewey not doing much here.
Dewey prevents Rad from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dewey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dewey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rad sees it coming and defends easily.
Dewey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rad reverses the position - he's now on top in Dewey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (3) vs (2) Rad
Rad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dewey 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.
Dewey is controlling Rad's posture.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewey is retaining full guard.
Dewey looking for a sweep. Not yet Dewey, not yet.
Rad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rad passes Dewey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to advance position but Dewey won't allow it.
Dewey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dewey keeps working.
Rad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dewey wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to pass the guard but Dewey is defending well.
Dewey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dewey controlling the position.
Rad passes into half guard.
Dewey wants to get back to full guard but Rad has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (3) vs (5) Rad
Dewey holding on.
Rad just content to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dewey holding on.
Rad is looking to take a break and control but Dewey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dewey is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to control the action but Dewey is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dewey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dewey is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad is looking to take a break and control but Dewey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dewey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rad wants to control but Dewey is keeping him busy.
Rad taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Dewey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rad controlling the position.
Dewey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dewey being controlled for a moment.
Dewey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rad's best efforts.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey controlling the position well.
Dewey is looking to improve his position.
Dewey won't allow Rad to pass to mount.
Rad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dewey keeps working.
Dewey gets full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rad passes into half guard.
Dewey is trying to maintain the position but Rad is very close to passing his half guard.
Rad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rad trying to control from half guard but Dewey is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewey is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad wins on points by 5 to 3.
A victorious Kyle Rad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rosen Strasser and Kyle Rad. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rosen Strasser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rad tries to keep at a distance but Strasser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strasser smiles and moves away.
Strasser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rad gets control of Strasser's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Strasser's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rad wants to sweep here but Strasser controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasser tries to free his leg and advance position but Rad is retaining full guard.
Rad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strasser looking to pass the 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rad controlling the position.
Strasser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasser preventing the sweep.
Rad is controlling Strasser's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is stalling in the full guard.
Strasser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rad is keeping the position for now.
Rad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strasser looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad controls Strasser momentarily but Strasser frees himself.
Rad keeping full guard, as Strasser tries to pass.
Strasser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strasser being controlled here momentarily.
Strasser wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
Strasser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strasser postures up.
Strasser's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strasser is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strasser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strasser continues to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasser 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.
Strasser postures up.
Strasser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strasser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strasser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strasser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to control the position.
Rad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strasser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rad is trying to control the position but Strasser postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strasser haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rad 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.
Strasser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strasser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rad is keeping the position for now.
Strasser controlling from the top position.
Strasser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rad is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is working hard here to advance position.
Rad controls Strasser momentarily but Strasser frees himself.
Strasser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rad, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is looking to advance position but Rad has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strasser (0) vs (4) Rad
Rad is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rad tries to control but Strasser wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad wins on points by 4 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Rad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn and Kyle Rad. Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Suchart Chaowanungkarn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rad rushes Chaowanungkarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaowanungkarn walks away with a smile on his face. Rad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rad clinches.
Chaowanungkarn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rad decides to pull guard.
Chaowanungkarn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad seems keen to control Chaowanungkarn's posture.
Chaowanungkarn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rad is keeping the position for now.
Rad is adopting a defensive guard.
Chaowanungkarn wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is working hard here to advance position.
Chaowanungkarn being controlled here momentarily.
Chaowanungkarn advances to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rad trying to hold on to Chaowanungkarn's head to control him but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rad trying to hold on to Chaowanungkarn's head to control him but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
Chaowanungkarn slows the pace down in half guard.
Rad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chaowanungkarn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chaowanungkarn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chaowanungkarn (0) vs (4) Rad
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Chaowanungkarn staying busy and making it hard for Rad to control.
I really don't envy Chaowanungkarn right now.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rad controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Chaowanungkarn right now.
Chaowanungkarn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rad.
Chaowanungkarn is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad tries to get the hooks in deep but Chaowanungkarn pushed the leg off.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the hands but Rad won't let him.
Chaowanungkarn is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Chaowanungkarn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping busy.
Chaowanungkarn is in bad spot here.
Chaowanungkarn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rad trying to control momentarily.
Rad controls the position.
Chaowanungkarn can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rad's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rad is riding his opponent, not letting Chaowanungkarn buck him off.
Rad keeps control of the position as Chaowanungkarn tries to break free.
Chaowanungkarn just trying to survive but Rad is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Rad go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chaowanungkarn trying to control but not successfully.
Rad controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn can't escape the position.
Chaowanungkarn just looking to survive in the bad position.
Rad doesn't have the hooks in and Chaowanungkarn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chaowanungkarn (2) vs (4) Rad
Rad keeping full guard, as Chaowanungkarn tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to control the position.
Chaowanungkarn wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
Rad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chaowanungkarn controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad is trying to keep Chaowanungkarn in close.
Rad is pulling down on Chaowanungkarn's head to control his posture.
Chaowanungkarn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaowanungkarn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chaowanungkarn stays in close to Rad's body and controls the position.
Rad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chaowanungkarn looking to pass the guard.
Chaowanungkarn 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.
Rad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is pushing down on Rad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rad is fighting to maintain full guard but Chaowanungkarn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rad wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping busy.
Rad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chaowanungkarn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the pace.
Rad is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the pace.
Chaowanungkarn continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaowanungkarn is thwarting Rad's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Chaowanungkarn seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Kyle Rad 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:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucas Jewell and Kyle Rad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucas Jewell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rad drives through and clinches with Jewell against the cage.
Rad jumps into guard, dragging Jewell to the mat.
Rad wants to sweep here but Jewell controlling him for the moment.
Jewell looking to sit in guard and control but Rad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jewell (0) vs (2) Rad
Jewell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jewell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rad has picked Jewell up and slammed him! Jewell can't keep hold of the triangle and Rad manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jewell (0) vs (5) Rad
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rad 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.
Jewell can't do much from the bottom here.
Rad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jewell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jewell is looking to reverse the position.
Rad staying calm.
Rad is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jewell (0) vs (7) Rad
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jewell wants to control but Rad is having none of it.
Rad controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewell tries to reverse the position but Rad maintains control.
Rad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rad takes Jewell's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jewell (0) vs (10) Rad
Jewell is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rad.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Rad the control monster continue. Boring.
Rad is hanging on to Jewell's back as he tries to escape.
Rad controls the action.
Jewell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jewell.
Rad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Rad.
Jewell wants to escape the position.
Jewell is breathing heavily.
Rad is riding his opponent, not letting Jewell buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Rad on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jewell is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jewell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rad biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rad with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Rad is hanging on to Jewell's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad is riding his opponent, not letting Jewell buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jewell tries to roll but Rad sticks to his back.
Rad keeps control of the position easily here as Jewell tries to buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jewell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rad biding his time, controlling Jewell.
Rad is not going to allow Jewell to sit and survive in this position.
Rad just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jewell is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad wins on points by 10 to 0.
Kyle Rad thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO-1
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ishikawa wants to clinch but Rad slips to the side
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Rad.
#CL2#
Ishikawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rad tries to circle away but Ishikawa has him pinned against the ropes.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Rad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Rad tries to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling the position. #BC#
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Ishikawa has managed to clinch.
Ishikawa blocks a body shot from Rad. #BC#
Rad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
Rad throws a low kick but Ishikawa moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ishikawa rushes Rad and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Rad throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ishikawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rad up against the ropes.
Rad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rad.
Rad managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Rad improves his position.
Rad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rad is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Ishikawa.
#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ishikawa darts in and clinches Rad up against the ropes.#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Rad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishikawa. That did some damage!
Ishikawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Ishikawa blocks the low kick.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch but Rad is avoiding it.
Rad scores with a head kick. Ishikawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishikawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Rad moves out of range.
Rad swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishikawa.#T3#
Rad misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches.
Rad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rad is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishikawa tries to stall but Rad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rad avoids the elbow strike from Ishikawa, against the ropes.
Ishikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the body.
Rad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rad stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rad tries to break free but Ishikawa pushes him back against the ropes.
Rad working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A body shot lands from Rad.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but instead, Rad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ishikawa into the ropes.
Rad wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Rad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishikawa controls his hands.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
Rad jabs Ishikawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Rad scores with a shot to the body.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
That's time! Rad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ishikawa clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rad. #BC2#
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Rad is winning the standup battle so far.
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Ishikawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rad counters with a body kick.
Ishikawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Rad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ishikawa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad keeps the fight on the outside.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ishikawa clinches. #BC#
Rad breaks the clinch.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rad swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishikawa.
Rad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A good leg kick by Rad.
Ishikawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Rad gets tackled into the ropes by Ishikawa. Ishikawa maintains the clinch.
Rad is trying to force a seperation but Ishikawa has the dominant position.
Rad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Rad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishikawa blocks an uppercut.
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Rad avoids the damage to the body.
Rad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishikawa controls his hands.
#BC#
Rad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishikawa has managed to clinch.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the body.
Rad is trying to force a seperation but Ishikawa has the dominant position.#T2##BC#
Rad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ishikawa is out of range. #CL2#
Ishikawa rushes Rad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ishikawa is struggling to control the position.
Rad throws a head punch that misses.
Rad wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Ishikawa lands an elbow inside that Rad shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Rad works on Ishikawa's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishikawa stalling the fight.
Ishikawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Rad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ishikawa rushes Rad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rad is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Rad breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Ishikawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ishikawa's elbow.
Ishikawa wants to stall.
Rad tries a body shot but Ishikawa blocks it.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rad avoids it.
Rad wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Rad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ishikawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rad up against the ropes.
Ishikawa trying to land knees to the body.
Rad misses with a body punch.
Rad has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Ishikawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ishikawa forces Rad back against the ropes and clinches.#T4#
Ishikawa slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ishikawa clinches up against the ropes.
Ishikawa is stalling here.
Rad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rad tries to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling the position.
Rad is trying to force a seperation but Ishikawa has the dominant position.#BC#
Rad breaks from the clinch.
Rad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishikawa can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Ishikawa rushes Rad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rad takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch.
Rad misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Ishikawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ishikawa is trying to stall.
Ishikawa is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Rad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rad blocks an elbow strike.
Rad is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishikawa has double underhooks.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.
Rad lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.
Rad is trying to maintain a safe position but Ishikawa gets an underhook and turns Rad into the ropes.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Rad avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Ishikawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Rad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rad is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling him.
Rad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishikawa is keeping busy.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishikawa wants to stall.
Ishikawa lands an elbow that stopped Rad in his tracks for a moment.
Rad lands a nice shot to the body.
Rad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Ishikawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rad is defending well for now.
Rad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Rad avoids the damage to the body.
Rad tries to circle away but Ishikawa has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Ishikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rad's efforts to push away.
Rad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rad's brow.
Rad managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Rad misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rad's brow.
Ishikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rad's efforts to push away.#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
Rad half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Rad misses with a leg kick.
Ishikawa wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
Rad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishikawa at a distance.
Rad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rad - that will leave a mark!
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Rad gets tackled into the ropes by Ishikawa. Ishikawa maintains the clinch.
Rad tries to break free but Ishikawa pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ishikawa clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Rad breaks the clinch.
Rad is looking to wear down Ishikawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Ishikawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Rad is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4##BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa ducks under a wild hook from Rad.
Ishikawa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rad lands with a slapping head kick.
Ishikawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.#CL2#
Ishikawa gets a clinch. #BC#
Rad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishikawa scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rad is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Rad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ishikawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rad throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ishikawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Rad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rad keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad throws a low kick but Ishikawa avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishikawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rad throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ishikawa avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ishikawa moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rad.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Rad moves out of range. #CL2#
Ishikawa has Rad up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Ishikawa.
#T2##BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa defending well as Rad loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rad, right into the meat.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ishikawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Rad circles away.
It looked like Rad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Rad moves out of range.
Ishikawa wants to clinch but Rad slips to the side
and Rad counters with a nice leg kick.
Rad throws a low kick but Ishikawa avoids it.
Ishikawa moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.
Rad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ishikawa just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ishikawa clinches.
Rad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Ishikawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ishikawa is struggling to control the position.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ishikawa has Rad pressed against the ropes, preventing Rad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Rad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rad blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Rad is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishikawa has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ishikawa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rad blocks an elbow strike.
Rad trying to control the position but instead, Ishikawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rad into the ropes.#BC#
Rad manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishikawa tries to clinch there but Rad circles away.
Rad feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Ishikawa clinches up against the ropes.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Rad improves his position.
Rad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rad wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Rad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not. #BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rad throws out a loose jab but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rad tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Rad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad had his way with Akira Ishikawa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Ishikawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rad blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Rad blocks the elbow strike.
Rad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Rad is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Ishikawa keeps control of Rad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Rad breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad cracks the inside of Ishikawa's front leg.
A solid body kick from Rad.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Ishikawa drives through and clinches with Rad against the ropes.
#T1#
Ishikawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishikawa lands an elbow just above Rad 's eye.
Rad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rad is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishikawa has double underhooks.
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Rad is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa wants to stall.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Rad avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Rad tenderised Ishikawa's leg. Ishikawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Rad throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ishikawa avoids it.
Rad lands with a hook. Ishikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rad misses with a body shot.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
Rad quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Ishikawa blocks a head kick by Rad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rad - that will leave a mark!
Jab by Rad.
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!
Rad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Rad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Ishikawa has closed the distance and engaged Rad in a clinch.
Rad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rad avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishikawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ishikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rad blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Rad is trying to force a seperation but Ishikawa has the dominant position.#T4#
Rad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rad working aggressively here.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Rad lands with a right to the head.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Rad is looking to control Ishikawa's arms but Ishikawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rad has his back to the ropes.
Rad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rad avoids it.
Ishikawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rad up against the ropes.
Rad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rad gets tackled into the ropes by Ishikawa. Ishikawa maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishikawa controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Rad.
I think Rad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
A very excited looking Kyle Rad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Akira Ishikawa spoke after the fight, saying 'It happens let's try again'.
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EPL Quarter-Final
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad looks to land a right hand but Nahtic moved out of range.#CL#
Nahtic rushes Rad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nahtic digs a right hand underneath Rad's ribcage. Rad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nahtic.
Nahtic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rad's elbow. #BC2#
Rad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rad gets tackled into the cage by Nahtic. Nahtic maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Rad connects with a high kick.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nahtic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rad counter with a right hand.
Rad motions for Nahtic to come forward. Rad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rad throws out a loose jab but Nahtic uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Nahtic moves into range and clinches up with Rad.#BC2#
Rad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahtic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nahtic moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.#CL#
Nahtic closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Nahtic has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Nahtic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nahtic clinches up with Rad and pushes him back against the cage.
Rad is struggling to control the position.
Rad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rad.#BC2#
Rad breaks from the clinch.
Nahtic moves out of range of the body kick.
Rad keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahtic lands a jab to the nose.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nahtic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nahtic thinking. #T2#
Rad is looking to chop away at Nahtic's legs.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nahtic is out of range.
Nahtic feinted with a counter takedown.
Rad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nahtic can pounce on him.
Nahtic tests Rad's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
Rad looks for the body kick but Nahtic saw that one coming.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Nahtic finish him?
Nahtic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rad seems to have recovered his senses.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahtic moves away.
Nahtic walks into a left hand. #CL#
Nahtic closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Nahtic.
Nahtic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Nahtic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nahtic's calf.#T3#
Rad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nahtic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rad throws a sloppy head kick and Nahtic moves out of range easily.
Nahtic feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Nahtic.
Rad tries a low kick but Nahtic avoids it.
Nahtic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rad is looking to land body kicks.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rad throws a fast counter high kick but Nahtic manages to duck under it in time.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nahtic blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nahtic.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahtic tries to bum rush Rad with a series of wild strikes but Rad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahtic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rad throws out the jab.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses.
Rad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Nahtic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Rad scores with a jab to the head.
Nahtic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad's corner calls for a 1-2. Rad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Nahtic finds it's way through Rad's defenses.
Rad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rad walks into a left hand.
Nahtic thows a leg kick but Rad checks it
and Rad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rad cracks the inside of Nahtic's front leg.
Nahtic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nahtic scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahtic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Rad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nahtic backing away here, and Rad unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nahtic lands a big head kick that sends Rad to the canvas! Nahtic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Nahtic!
A very excited looking Lou Nahtic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoseman's calf.
Hoseman throws a right hand that Rad ducks under and follows up with a left that Rad also avoids with ease.
Hoseman tries for a takedown but Rad circles away easily
and Hoseman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rad circles away quickly and effectively.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoseman misses with a wild combination.
Hoseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rad circles away quickly and effectively.
Rad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoseman looks to clinch
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Hoseman was not able to check.
Hoseman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rad pushes Hoseman away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoseman if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoseman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rad misses with a head kick.
Hoseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoseman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Hoseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Hoseman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Rad lands with a kick to the temple. Hoseman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Hoseman down.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rad counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoseman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoseman looks winded!#TD2#
Rad tries to sprawl but Hoseman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rad has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hoseman is on him like a limpet, forcing Rad back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Our sources have told us that Rad has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A body shot lands from Rad.
#BC#
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Rad scores with a shot to the body.
Hoseman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Rad lands a nice shot to the body.
Rad lands a nice hook to Hoseman's body. Hoseman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoseman darts in trying to clinch
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoseman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoseman's calf.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Hoseman throws a right and a left that Rad avoids nicely.
Rad works the jab nicely.
Hoseman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rad lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
#CL2#
Hoseman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hoseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoseman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a straight right hand.
Hoseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rad counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rad is looking to slow Hoseman down with leg kicks.
Hoseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoseman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rad counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Hoseman takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Hoseman is rocked!
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoseman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rad finish him?
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoseman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoseman seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters circling a little - Rad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rad with a jab.
Rad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoseman.
Hoseman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rad.
Hoseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rad scores with a spinning back kick!
Rad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoseman walks straight into a right hand from Rad - that's dropped him! Rad jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hoseman from any more punishment! Hoseman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Rad!
A very excited looking Kyle Rad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoseman.
Rad thuds his shin into the meat of Hoseman's side.
Rad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoseman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoseman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rad circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Rad finds it's way through Hoseman's defenses.
Hoseman misses with a few strikes there.
Hoseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoseman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rad counter with a right hand.
Hoseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Rad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoseman.
Hoseman tries for a takedown but Rad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Hoseman down.
No luck for Rad with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Rad. #T1#
Hoseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rad ducks under a wild hook from Hoseman.
Hoseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Hoseman misses.
Rad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoseman. That did some damage!
Hoseman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Hoseman down.
Hoseman misses with a wild combination.
Rad thumps Hoseman with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rad - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoseman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rad counters with a nice body shot.
Hoseman looks to clinch
and Rad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoseman's knee momentarily.
Hoseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoseman misses with a right hand
and Rad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hoseman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rad sprawls well. He's pushed Hoseman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Hoseman.
Hoseman looks winded!
Rad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoseman. That did some damage!
Hoseman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoseman's sensitive parts.
Hoseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Hoseman was not able to check.
Rad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rad connects with a body shot that sends Hoseman's belly button to the back.
Hoseman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoseman.
Greg Hoseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rad thumps Hoseman with a low kick.
Hoseman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3##KD#
Rad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoseman sprawling to the canvas! Hoseman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rad finish him?!
#ROC#
Hoseman is rocked!
Hoseman drops his hands momentarily and Rad needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hoseman just on the top of the head. Hoseman drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hoseman - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Rad!
Kyle Rad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ziegler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a three punch combo that has Ziegler backing up. Ziegler nods at Rad to acknowledge the strikes.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler slaps away a takedown attempt from Rad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziegler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Ziegler fails with a takedown attempt.
Rad quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rad throws out a loose jab but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegler unleashes a big counter combination but Rad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rad lands an overhand right.
Ziegler lands a nice looking body kick.
Ziegler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ziegler fails to land with a series of punches.
Ziegler misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Ziegler was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ziegler.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick. #T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ziegler. #ES#
Rad sneaks out the side door and pushes Ziegler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ziegler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rad but Rad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Rad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziegler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Ziegler misses with a double jab.
Rad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Rad connects with a single shot there.
Rad thumps Ziegler with a low kick.
Ziegler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rad.
Ziegler throws a series of punches but Rad moves out of range.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ziegler.
Rad throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Ziegler misses with a series of wild punches.
Ziegler looks winded!#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rad, right into the meat.
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rad scores with a jab to the head.
Rad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziegler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziegler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rad finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziegler's head.
Rad lands a nice shot to the body.
Rad throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Ziegler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ziegler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ziegler with a poor takedown
and Rad counters with a leg kick.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Ziegler.
Rad lands a body shot.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rad.
Ziegler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rad scores with a sloppy right hand. Ziegler should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Ziegler is rocked!
Ziegler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ziegler is still on wobbly legs! Can Rad finish him?
Tobias Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad thumps Ziegler with a low kick.
Ziegler seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rad.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ziegler.
Rad thuds his shin into the meat of Ziegler's side.#KD#
Rad lands a big head kick that sends Ziegler tumbling to the mat! Rad takes a step backwards and waves Ziegler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziegler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
#T4#
Rad blocks a head kick by Ziegler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
Rad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rad jabs Ziegler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ziegler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Ziegler off balance momentarily.
Rad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ziegler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rad throws a shot to the body.
Rad thuds his shin into the meat of Ziegler's side.
Rad throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Ziegler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Rad has knocked Ziegler down with a huge combo! Rad steps away and waves a wobbly Ziegler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ziegler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Rad thows a body kick. Ziegler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziegler can do to turn this around?
Ziegler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rad finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziegler's head.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziegler's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziegler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Ziegler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Rad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ziegler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rad.
Rad lands a nice shot that snaps Ziegler's head back.
Ziegler throws a leg kick but Rad checks it.
Rad throws a head kick but Ziegler moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ziegler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ziegler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rad connects with a single shot there.
Ziegler throws a leg kick but Rad moved away.
Rad tried to counter with a leg kick but Ziegler avoided it.
Rad rushes Ziegler and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ziegler is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rad piles on the pressure and Ziegler crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Rad!
A relieved looking Kyle Rad 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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