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Event:
Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Govandekal moves into the clinch.
Govandekal lands a body punch.
Surano looking to throw knees to the head but Govandekal is blocking nicely.
Govandekal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Surano moves into range and clinches up with Govandekal.
Govandekal lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Tung Surano has been cut.#BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Surano rushes Govandekal and presses him up against the cage.
Surano working aggressively here.
Surano is trying to pull guard but Govandekal has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Govandekal.
Surano scores with a knee to the head.
Govandekal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surano backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Govandekal avoiding damage as Surano throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Govandekal.
Govandekal lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Govandekal.
Surano is looking to break free of the clinch but Govandekal has double underhooks. #T1#
Govandekal avoiding damage as Surano throws knees to the body.
Surano tries for a takedown but Govandekal manages to get underhooks.
Govandekal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Surano up against the cage.#BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Surano misses with a takedown
letting Govandekal counter with a right hand.
Thorwald Govandekal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Surano.
Surano looks winded!#CL#
Govandekal rushes Surano and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Govandekal connects with a high kick. #CL#
Govandekal darts in and clinches Surano up against the cage.
Govandekal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Govandekal taking a breather.
Surano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Govandekal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Govandekal lands an elbow inside that Surano shrugs off.
Govandekal lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Govandekal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Surano moves into range and clinches up with Govandekal.
Surano tries a knee to the head but Govandekal blocks it.
#BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Surano misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Govandekal pushes Surano up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Govandekal gets control of Surano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Govandekal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Govandekal pulls Surano in close to his closed guard and prevents Surano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Govandekal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Govandekal connects with a nice short shot to Surano's temple. #T3#
Govandekal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Surano trying to control but Govandekal postures up.
Govandekal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Govandekal stands up from half guard.
Govandekal scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Govandekal clinches.
Govandekal is leaning against Surano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4##BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Govandekal moves into the clinch.
Govandekal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Govandekal working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Govandekal pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Govandekal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Govandekal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Surano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Govandekal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Govandekal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Surano sprawls well initially but Govandekal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Govandekal winds up and cracks Surano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tung Surano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Govandekal shoots in and bounces Surano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Surano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Govandekal dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Govandekal decides to stand back up. #CL#
Govandekal clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govandekal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Surano up against the cage.
Govandekal lands a shoulder strike.
Surano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorwald Govandekal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Govandekal rushes Surano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Govandekal.
#TD#
Govandekal manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Govandekal manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Surano is breathing heavily.
Govandekal stalls.
A right hand to the body from Govandekal.
#TD#
Govandekal pulls guard successfully.
Surano won't allow Govandekal to sweep him here.
Govandekal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Surano's guard. #REVR##SU#
Surano is working an open guard so Govandekal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Govandekal has closed the distance and engaged Surano in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Govandekal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surano backwards.
Govandekal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Surano can do to turn this around?
Govandekal is pushing Surano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Govandekal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Govandekal lands in his opponent's guard.
Govandekal postures up and lands a big shot to Surano's brow.
Govandekal distracts Surano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Govandekal landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Surano is working an open guard so Govandekal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Govandekal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Govandekal stands up from Surano's guard - Govandekal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Govandekal lands a high kick!
#ROC#
Surano is rocked!#TD#
Govandekal closes the distance looking for a takedown. Surano stuffs it but Govandekal still has hold of him. Govandekal picks Surano up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Govandekal slams Surano to the floor and that's really hurt Surano - he doesn't know where he is! Govandekal throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorwald Govandekal!
The defeated Tung Surano had this to say: 'Well today I'm not happy, you know I made a lot of mistakes and underestimated Jarred. But you know this sport of MMA is all about the best fighter in the ring at that moment. I know I was the better fighter but I got careless and the result is a loss. Thank you fans for coming out... *leaves ring*'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Govandekal is just out of range.
Bujol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Bujol as Govandekal shoots in.#CL#
Bujol clinches. #BC#
Bujol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Govandekal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bujol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Govandekal somewhat.
Bujol is looking for a counter combo.
Bujol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Govandekal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Govandekal is defended easily by Bujol.
Sergio Bujol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorwald Govandekal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govandekal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bujol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Govandekal scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Govandekal.
Bujol scores with a hook to the body. Govandekal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Govandekal.
Bujol connects with a crisp jab.
Bujol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bujol throws a one two combo.
Bujol cracks Govandekal with a good jab.#ROC#
Govandekal is rocked!
Govandekal gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bujol points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Govandekal wakes up just in time to hear Bujol thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergio Bujol!
After winning the bout, Sergio Bujol 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 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Govandekal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Govandekal seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Govandekal prevents Greyjoy from improving his position.#SU#
Govandekal postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Greyjoy to stand up. #CL#
Govandekal has closed the distance and engaged Greyjoy in a clinch.
#TD#
Govandekal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Govandekal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greyjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Govandekal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Govandekal pushes down on Greyjoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Govandekal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Govandekal is looking to advance position but Greyjoy won't allow it.
Greyjoy tries to get to full guard but Govandekal has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Govandekal seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Govandekal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Govandekal is trying to control. Greyjoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greyjoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Govandekal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Govandekal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greyjoy! #SU#
Govandekal get's back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Govandekal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorwald Govandekal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Govandekal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greyjoy did well to prevent Govandekal getting side control.#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Govandekal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greyjoy on the ground.#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Greyjoy is in trouble now - Govandekal has advanced to mount!
Greyjoy gets back to half guard.
Greyjoy is staying active underneath Govandekal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Govandekal controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Govandekal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greyjoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Govandekal is working for a kimura but Greyjoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Govandekal tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4##SUB2#
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Govandekal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Govandekal uses his free foot to push down on Greyjoy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Greyjoy.
Greyjoy working to try and regain half guard.
Govandekal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Govandekal stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govandekal throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Greyjoy counters with a single leg into guard. Govandekal didn't expect that.
Govandekal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Greyjoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Govandekal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greyjoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Govandekal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greyjoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Govandekal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greyjoy keeps working. #SU#
Govandekal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Govandekal throws a head kick that misses.
Greyjoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Govandekal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Govandekal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Greyjoy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Govandekal dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Greyjoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Govandekal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Greyjoy has an active guard here but Govandekal has managed to pass into half guard.
Greyjoy is in trouble now - Govandekal has advanced to mount!
Thorwald Govandekal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Govandekal takes Greyjoy's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Greyjoy is in trouble.
Greyjoy is really stuck here.
Govandekal trying to control momentarily.
Govandekal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Greyjoy is trying to break free.
#T2#
Greyjoy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Govandekal's guard. Nice work there by Greyjoy.
Govandekal is adopting a defensive guard.
Govandekal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Greyjoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Govandekal striking off his back but it's not causing Greyjoy any problems. #SUB2#
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Govandekal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Greyjoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Govandekal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Govandekal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Greyjoy keeping moving, preventing Govandekal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Greyjoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Govandekal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Govandekal landing with the ground and pound.
Govandekal landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Govandekal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Govandekal advances position into side control!
Govandekal controls the position. #SUB#
Govandekal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Govandekal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govandekal avoids the strikes from the bottom by Greyjoy.
Govandekal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Govandekal takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Govandekal successfully pulls guard.
Greyjoy postures up.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Greyjoy seems to have locked his on tight now - Govandekal screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Greyjoy, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chico Greyjoy!
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Event:
Winter Is Coming
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Govandekal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krinck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Govandekal tries to close the distance and clinch but Krinck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krinck misses with a body shot.
Krinck leaves Govandekal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Govandekal tries to clinch up.
Govandekal shoots for a takedown but Krinck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krinck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Govandekal.
Krinck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doug Krinck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorwald Govandekal.
Govandekal tries to clinch but Krinck is having none of it.
Govandekal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krinck looks to land a left hand but Govandekal moved out of range nicely.
Krinck misses with an uppercut.
Krinck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Govandekal.
Krinck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Govandekal tries to clinch but Krinck moves out of range. #T1#
Krinck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Govandekal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krinck circles away.
Govandekal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Govandekal slips under a jab from Krinck.
Krinck loads up on a big right hand but Govandekal slips the punch.
Govandekal moves in looking to clinch but Krinck pushes him off.
Krinck keeps the fight on the outside.
Govandekal tries to clinch but Krinck moves away #TD#
and Krinck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krinck.
Krinck chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krinck scoring with some ground and pound.
Krinck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Govandekal's head.
Krinck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Govandekal's head.#ROC#
Govandekal is rocked!
Krinck landing some decent shots from guard.
Govandekal is still in real trouble! Can Krinck finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krinck postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Govandekal covers up, he's hurt! Krinck keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Krinck and the ref steps in to end the fight! Krinck can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Krinck!
Our winner, Doug Krinck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Man 2 Man
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Govandekal lands a head kick. Arias smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Rhyan Arias has been cut.
Arias throws a sloppy head kick and Govandekal moves out of range easily.
Arias throws a sloppy head kick
and Govandekal counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Govandekal, right into the meat.
We've been informed that Govandekal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Govandekal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Govandekal.
Govandekal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arias's waist but Arias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Govandekal off to one side.
Govandekal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhyan Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorwald Govandekal.
Arias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arias is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias misses with a head kick.
Govandekal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Arias misses
and Govandekal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Govandekal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arias throws a sloppy head kick
and Govandekal counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Govandekal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arias's half guard.#T1#
Govandekal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Govandekal uses his free foot to push down on Arias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arias.
Govandekal lands a nice shot to the head.
Govandekal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Govandekal controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Govandekal controlling from mount.
Arias is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Govandekal has taken his back!#T2#
Govandekal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Govandekal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Govandekal looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Govandekal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arias wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Govandekal's arms. #T3#
Govandekal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Govandekal lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Arias.
Arias trying to get back to his feet but Govandekal is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Arias is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Govandekal is landing with strikes. Arias can't take much more of this.#T4##SUB2#
Govandekal looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Govandekal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arias trying to get back to his feet but Govandekal is in full control for now.
Arias is trying to remain composed but Govandekal is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Govandekal wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Govandekal working for the choke. #SUB2#
Arias showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhyan Arias's cut.
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#
Arias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Govandekal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Govandekal forces Arias back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Govandekal pulls guard.
Govandekal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Arias gets to his feet. Govandekal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Arias looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Govandekal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arias defends it well.
Arias throws a head kick that misses.
Govandekal feints the counter takedown.
A head kick by Arias misses
and Govandekal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhyan Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Govandekal fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govandekal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arias is fending him off so far but Govandekal persists. Nope, Arias circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorwald Govandekal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Govandekal misses with a takedown attempt - Arias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhyan Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorwald Govandekal.
Arias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Arias throws a head kick that misses.
Govandekal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arias tries for a takedown but Govandekal circles away easily#CL2#
and Govandekal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Govandekal has hold of one of Arias's legs. Arias is fighting the takedown attempt but Govandekal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Govandekal stands up over Arias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Arias is rocked!#SUB#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Govandekal stands up and waves to Arias to follow him. #T2#
Arias stuffs the takedown attempt from Govandekal. Govandekal gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Govandekal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Govandekal wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Govandekal controlling the action here.
Arias wants to improve his position but Govandekal is controlling well.
#T3##SU2#
Govandekal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Arias throws a head kick that misses
and Govandekal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Govandekal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Govandekal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Arias uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Govandekal rushes Arias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Govandekal wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Govandekal has clasped his hands together around Arias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Arias explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arias blocks a head kick by Govandekal.
#TD2#
Govandekal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Govandekal wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Thorwald Govandekal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Govandekal trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Govandekal passes into half guard.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Govandekal sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thorwald Govandekal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rhyan Arias's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Govandekal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arias sprawls well. Arias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Govandekal gets slowly back to his feet.
Govandekal stuffs the takedown attempt from Arias. Arias gets slowly back to his feet.
Govandekal shoots in but Arias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Govandekal counters with a good low kick that Arias was not able to check. #CL2#
Govandekal rushes Arias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Govandekal tries to score a body lock takedown but Arias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rhyan Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorwald Govandekal.#BC2#
Govandekal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arias throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Govandekal counters with a three punch combo that has Arias backing up. Arias nods at Govandekal to acknowledge the strikes.
Govandekal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Arias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!#CL2#
Govandekal clinches.
Arias seems to have got his legs back now.
Arias is trying to force a seperation but Govandekal has the dominant position.#T1#
Govandekal slows down the pace here.
Arias tries a knee to the head but Govandekal blocks it.
#TD2#
Govandekal has Arias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Govandekal pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arias tumbling to the mat - Govandekal dives into Arias's guard.
Govandekal trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Govandekal advances to half guard.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
Govandekal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Govandekal stops Arias from getting back to his feet.
Govandekal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Govandekal controlling the action here.
Govandekal working over Arias with some ground and pound. Arias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SU2#
Govandekal stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Arias to get to his feet.
Arias misses with the body kick
and Govandekal counters with an outside leg kick.
Arias leaves Govandekal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arias doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Govandekal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Govandekal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Govandekal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arias is defending well.
Govandekal blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Govandekal breaks from the clinch.
Arias throws a sloppy head kick
and Govandekal counters with a series of strikes. Arias will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Govandekal instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Govandekal breaks from the clinch.
Govandekal is looking to slow Arias down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Govandekal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Govandekal decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Govandekal has managed to clinch.
Govandekal avoiding damage as Arias throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Govandekal.
Govandekal cracks Arias with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Govandekal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Govandekal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Govandekal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arias defends well and Govandekal ends up having to push Arias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhyan Arias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorwald Govandekal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Govandekal moves into range and clinches up with Arias.#TD2#
Arias is fighting off a takedown attempt but Govandekal is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Arias to the mat. Arias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorwald Govandekal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Govandekal 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorwald Govandekal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Yu looks to clinch
letting Govandekal counter with a right hand.
Govandekal leaves Yu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Govandekal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Govandekal is looking to advance position but Yu won't allow it.
Govandekal is taking a breather. Yu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yu wants to get back to his feet.
Govandekal looks to land a strike but Yu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Govandekal won't allow Yu to sweep him here.
Govandekal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu wants to get back to his feet but Govandekal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yu lands a high kick!
#T2#
Govandekal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Govandekal moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Govandekal breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Govandekal gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Govandekal manages to pull guard.
Govandekal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yu preventing the sweep.
Yu passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Yu stops Govandekal from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Govandekal looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Govandekal manages to get to full guard.
Govandekal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yu lands a couple of elbows.
Govandekal keeping moving, preventing Yu from controlling successfully.
Yu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Govandekal works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Govandekal looking for a sweep. Not yet Govandekal, not yet.
Yu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Govandekal is pulling down on Yu's head. It's preventing any offense from Yu, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yu tries to clinch there but Govandekal circles away.
Govandekal blocks a head kick by Yu.
Yu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Govandekal can pounce on him.
Yu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Govandekal as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Govandekal misses with a head kick.
Yu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Govandekal defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Govandekal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yu wants to get back to his feet but Govandekal drags him back down.
Yu is looking to regain half guard here but Govandekal keeps moving and retains side control.
Yu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Govandekal decides to stand back up. Govandekal steps back and let's Yu get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Govandekal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Govandekal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Govandekal working some strikes from top position.#T1##SU2#
Govandekal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Govandekal.
Govandekal throws a wild body kick that Yu sees coming a mile off.
Yu has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Govandekal but Govandekal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Yu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Govandekal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Govandekal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Govandekal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Govandekal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Govandekal stands up over Yu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Govandekal works over Yu with some ground and pound from guard.
Govandekal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yu's head.
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!
Govandekal stays in close to Yu's body and controls the position.
Govandekal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu's head.
Govandekal slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Govandekal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yu sees it coming and defends easily.
Thorwald Govandekal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Govandekal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Let's hope that Govandekal 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.
Govandekal trying to mount his opponent but Yu defends it. #SUB2#
Govandekal is trying to work for a kimura but Yu is defending well.
Yu taking some punishment here, with Govandekal in his half guard.
Govandekal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Govandekal lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Govandekal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Govandekal is thwarting Yu's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Govandekal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yu wants to control but Govandekal is keeping busy.
Govandekal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Govandekal avoids the attempt from Yu to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Govandekal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yu tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Govandekal manages to move to mount!
Govandekal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Govandekal controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Govandekal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govandekal landing strikes, looking to finish! #SU2#
Govandekal stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1#
Govandekal throws a shot to the body.
Govandekal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Govandekal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Yu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Yu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu keeping full guard, as Govandekal tries to pass.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Govandekal slips an elbow through the middle.
Govandekal is in close to Yu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Govandekal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Govandekal content to stall in guard here.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Govandekal slips an elbow through the middle.
Govandekal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Govandekal won't allow Yu to get back to his feet.
Govandekal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Govandekal passes Yu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yu is trying to maintain the position but Govandekal is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SU2#
Govandekal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Govandekal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Govandekal looking to pass the guard.
Govandekal with a nice head shot there.
Govandekal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Govandekal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Yu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Govandekal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Govandekal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wang Yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Govandekal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yu's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorwald Govandekal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Govandekal 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorwald Govandekal!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin and Thorwald Govandekal. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thorwald Govandekal!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Govandekal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taranin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Govandekal somewhat.
Taranin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Govandekal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Taranin (4) vs (0) Govandekal
Govandekal wants to control but Taranin postures up.
Govandekal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Taranin is staying active.
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taranin is trying to get an arm triangle but Govandekal is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Govandekal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taranin is trying to get an arm triangle but Govandekal is defending well.
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Govandekal is looking to regain half guard here but Taranin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govandekal struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Govandekal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin tries for a kimura but Govandekal is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Govandekal is looking for a sweep.
Taranin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Govandekal is trying to escape and Taranin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Govandekal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Taranin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin! |
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