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Event:
LFC 16
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Pandan misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Pandan rushes Drum and presses him up against the cage.
Drum tries to pull guard but Pandan won't allow it.
#BC2#
Pandan breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Pandan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drum jumps guard but Pandan stands there with Drum around his waist. Drum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Pandan on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Drum manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Pandan moves into range and clinches up with Drum.
Drum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pandan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Drum manages to pull guard.
Pandan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drum really is a fat lump.
Pandan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pandan wants to control from the top but Drum keeps moving.
Pandan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pandan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Drum working for a triangle but Pandan defends it easily.
Drum keeping moving, preventing Pandan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pandan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pandan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pandan lands a couple of elbows.
Pandan landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandan connects with a couple of short punches.
Drum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pandan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Drum is looking for a triangle but Pandan pushes his legs off easily.
Pandan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pandan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pandan throwing strikes but missing.
Pandan wants to control from the top but Drum keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pandan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Pandan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pandan has managed to get both his arms back between Drum's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pandan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pandan postures up in Drum's guard and throws a big left but Drum blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pandan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pandan looking to sit in guard and control but Drum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pandan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pandan has an active guard here but Drum has managed to pass into half guard.
Drum trying to control from half guard but Pandan is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandan is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Pandan dominated that round.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Pandan. No joy for Drum on that attempt.
Pandan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pandan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pandan cracks Drum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Pandan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drum to the ground. Pandan is now in Drum's guard.
Drum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drum has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pandan trying to control but Drum is working from the bottom. #T1#
Drum pulls Pandan in to control the position. #SUB#
Drum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pandan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pandan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Drum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greg Pandan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drum keeping moving, preventing Pandan from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drum is pulling down on Pandan's head to control his posture.
Pandan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pandan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pandan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandan postures up in Drum's guard and throws a big left but Drum blocks it. #SUB#
Pandan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drum wants to sweep here but Pandan controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Pandan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pandan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pandan wants to control from the top but Drum keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pandan lands with a cross.
Drum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drum somewhat.
And Pandan tries to counter it with a takedown but Drum pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Pandan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bongo Drum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pandan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Drum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drum shoots in for a takedown but Pandan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Pandan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drum on his heels. He'll look to pass Drum's guard now, I'm sure.
Pandan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pandan throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Pandan 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good shot there by Pandan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pandan!
Drum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Pandan has managed to clinch.
Drum is trying to pull guard but Pandan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandan throws an elbow that misses.
Pandan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandan taking a breather.
Pandan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Pandan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Pandan misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Drum jumps guard.
#SUB#
Drum has his foot on Pandan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pandan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pandan stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Drum throws up his legs and catches Pandan in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pandan tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Drum! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bongo Drum!
Bongo Drum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
LFC 13
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Drum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drum really is a fat lump.
Drum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Guzan - just one landing.
Guzan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drum.
Drum appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guzan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guzan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drum on the side of the head.
Guzan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guzan finds it's way round the side to connect with Drum's head.
The crowd cheers as Guzan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drum doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Drum is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Guzan.
Oh Drum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Guzan throws a right hand that Drum ducks under and follows up with a left that Drum also avoids with ease.
Drum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drum seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Guzan cracks Drum with an uppercut from hell and Drum crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Guzan's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Guzan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drum is looking to cinch up a triangle. Guzan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Drum's body to avoid the submission. Drum has instead reached around Guzan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Drum arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bongo Drum!
Bongo Drum decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
LFC 9
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Charles.
Drum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charles pinned against the cage. Charles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles feints the counter takedown.
Drum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drum shoots for a takedown but Charles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charles.
Drum dives in for a single leg takedown but Charles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Charles thuds his shin into the meat of Drum's side.#TD#
Drum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charles pulls Drum in close to prevent any damage.
Drum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drum is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Charles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drum really is a fat lump.
Charles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Drum wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Drum wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drum tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Charles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Charles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Drum shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Charles tries to counter it with a takedown but Drum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Drum shoots in but no luck this time.
Charles feints the counter takedown.
Charles lands a high kick!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Charles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles looks for a takedown but Drum sprawls well.
Drum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles digs a good body shot into Drum's ribs.#T1#
Drum fails to land the takedown.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drum defends it well.
Charles lands with a shot to the body.
Charles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charles works Drum's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Charles is looking to slow Drum down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charles.
Drum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Drum feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Charles tenderised Drum's leg. Drum is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Charles scores with a punch to the head.
Drum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drum's sensitive parts.
Drum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Charles lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Charles lands a high kick!
Charles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drum shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles digs a good body shot into Drum's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Drum with that takedown attempt.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Charles closes the distance and pushes Drum back into the cage.
Charles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drum.
#TD2#
Charles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drum uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drum wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Drum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drum looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drum controls the pace.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles keeping full guard, as Drum tries to pass.
Charles looking to control.
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Drum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Charles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drum stuffs the takedown attempt from Charles. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.
Drum attempts a counter takedown but Charles avoids it well and moves away.
Charles lands a leg kick that knocks Drum off balance momentarily.#T3#
Charles lands a nice shot to the body.
Drum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Drum ends up having to push Charles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Charles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drum has a takedown stuffed.
Bongo Drum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Charles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drum. That did some damage!
Charles lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Charles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Charles!
Mike Charles took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
LFC 7
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Drum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drum tries to move into range but Hyun Choi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hyun Choi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drum shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyun Choi cracks a nice hook into Drum's ribs.
Hyun Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyun Choi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyun Choi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Drum with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hyun Choi counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hyun Choi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drum's head backwards.
Hyun Choi cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyun Choi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Hyun Choi.
Hyun Choi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hyun Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Drum shoots and misses
and Hyun Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyun Choi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hyun Choi tests Drum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyun Choi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hyun Choi tests Drum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyun Choi scores with a nice right hand.
Hyun Choi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyun Choi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Drum shoots in for a double leg but Hyun Choi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyun Choi cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyun Choi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hyun Choi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyun Choi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hyun Choi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hyun Choi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Hyun Choi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hyun Choi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hyun Choi cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyun Choi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyun Choi as he connects with a hook.
Drum misses with a takedown
enabling Hyun Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Choi dominated that round.
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#
Hyun Choi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drum.#TD#
Drum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hyun Choi tries to kick Drum off but Drum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hyun Choi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Hyun Choi is defending against the submission attempts here by Drum.
Drum stops Hyun Choi from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drum seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hyun Choi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bongo Drum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Todorov pushes Drum up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Todorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serafim Todorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todorov catches Drum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Bongo Drum has been cut.
Drum walks into a straight right hand from Todorov.#CL2#
Todorov clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Todorov. #TD#
Drum lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Drum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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#
Drum is trying for a kimura here. Todorov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drum wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bongo Drum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Drum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Drum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xive.
Drum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xive fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Xive finds it's way through Drum's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xive scores with a three punch combo!
Drum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Xive ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ender Xive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xive comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xive listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xive scores with a hook to the body. Drum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Drum has eaten all the pies!
Xive lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Xive.#T2#
Xive shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drum eats them both and turns towards Xive to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xive scores with a jab to the body.
Xive fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Xive coming out on top.
Drum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Drum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Drum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xive wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drum there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Xive.
Drum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xive lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xive scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xive is looking to wear down Drum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Xive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Xive dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xive lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drum backs up against the cage.
Drum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xive swings for the body but Drum moves out of range.
Drum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum takes one to the chin there.
Xive lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Xive's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xive duly obliges.
Xive is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xive cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xive is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drum can do to turn this around?
Drum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xive.
Xive lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xive chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xive lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
Xive lands a body shot.
Xive connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xive ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drum walks into a left hand.
Ender Xive is winning the standup battle so far.
Xive ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drum moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Drum misses.
Ender Xive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Xive.
Bongo Drum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xive throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xive throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Drum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xive's guard.#SUB2#
Drum 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.
Xive really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Drum 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#
Drum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Drum 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#
Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard. #SUB2#
Drum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Xive dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xive misses with a body shot.
Xive lands a body shot.
Drum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xive scores with a hook to the body. Drum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xive lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Xive connects with an inside leg kick.
Xive lands with an overhand left.
Xive misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Drum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard. #SUB2#
Drum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Drum won't allow Xive to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard. #SUB2#
Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard. #SUB2#
Drum 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Drum 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. Drum seems to have locked his on tight now - Xive screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Drum, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bongo Drum!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bongo Drum and Simon Adabisi. Simon Adabisi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bongo Drum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Simon Adabisi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Adabisi rushes Drum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adabisi jumps guard.
Adabisi trying to control the position here.
Drum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adabisi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (0) vs (2) Adabisi
Adabisi looking to pass the guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
More stalling from Adabisi.
Adabisi wants to pass the guard but Drum is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi stays in close to Drum's body and controls the position.
Drum wants to sweep but no luck.
Adabisi passes Drum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adabisi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drum (0) vs (5) Adabisi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi 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 Drum's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adabisi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drum's legs.
Drum wants to control but Adabisi postures up.
You can see the frustration on Drum's face as Adabisi controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum stops Adabisi from passing to mount.
Adabisi staying calm.
Adabisi with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drum wants to control but Adabisi postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drum holding on.
Adabisi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Adabisi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drum will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Drum really is a fat lump.
Adabisi tries to move to mount but Drum blocks the move with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adabisi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drum (0) vs (7) Adabisi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adabisi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drum is trying desperately to improve position.
Adabisi controlling the pace for now.
Adabisi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Drum (0) vs (10) Adabisi
Drum is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Adabisi.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is continuing to stall.
Adabisi keeps control of the position as Drum tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drum can't escape the position.
Adabisi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Drum.
Drum wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drum breaks Adabisi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (2) vs (10) Adabisi
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adabisi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adabisi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adabisi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drum (2) vs (14) Adabisi
Drum is letting Adabisi control him for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adabisi controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adabisi slows the pace down.
Drum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adabisi content to control rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drum controlling the position well.
Drum is looking to improve his position.
Adabisi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adabisi wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bongo Drum and Gale Snoats. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bongo Drum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gale Snoats!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snoats as he avoids it easily.
Drum shoots in and bounces Snoats off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drum (2) vs (0) Snoats
Drum really is a fat lump.
Snoats looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drum wants to pass the guard but Snoats is keeping the position.
Snoats has his foot on Drum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drum works his way back into a safe position though.
Drum looking to pass the guard.
Snoats is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snoats looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snoats looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snoats! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drum (2) vs (4) Snoats
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum is letting Snoats control him for a moment.
Snoats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drum keeps working.
Drum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoats tries to move to mount but Drum blocks the move with his legs.
Drum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snoats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snoats looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snoats staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum is trying to get back to half guard.
Snoats moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Snoats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snoats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoats takes a little break here. Drum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Drum struggling a bit here.
Drum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snoats tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snoats works to advance to full mount. Drum defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drum (2) vs (6) Snoats
Snoats controlling from the full mount.
Drum is squirming around, avoiding Snoats's attempts to control the action.
Snoats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snoats looking to control but Drum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snoats looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Snoats 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.
Snoats looking to control but Drum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Snoats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snoats trying to control but Drum is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snoats wants to take his opponent's back but Drum doesn't allow it.
Snoats looking to take Drum's back but Drum rolls and after a scramble, Drum ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Drum to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (4) vs (6) Snoats
Drum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drum has gone for a leg lock! Snoats slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drum's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (4) vs (8) Snoats
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drum keeping full guard, as Snoats tries to pass.
Snoats trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Drum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (6) vs (8) Snoats
Snoats looking for a guillotine here but Drum defends easily.
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard.
Snoats working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
Snoats is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drum is aware though and is defending well.
Drum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snoats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drum (9) vs (8) Snoats
Snoats can't do much from the bottom here.
Drum goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snoats rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drum's guard! Nice work there by Snoats! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (9) vs (10) Snoats
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snoats is looking to advance position but Drum has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drum (13) vs (10) Snoats
Snoats is looking to improve his position but Drum isn't that keen on the idea.
Drum moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Drum (16) vs (10) Snoats
Drum is not going to allow Snoats to sit and survive in this position.
Snoats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drum is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snoats is defending well though. Drum let's go of the attempt for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drum is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snoats is defending well though. Drum let's go of the attempt for now.
Drum is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snoats is defending well though. Drum let's go of the attempt for now.
Snoats just trying to survive but Drum is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Drum has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snoats trying to control the action but Drum just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Snoats preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drum.
Snoats tries to escape the position.
Drum gets his hands free as Snoats looks to control.
Snoats manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drum's guard. Nice work there by Snoats.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (16) vs (12) Snoats
Snoats trying to control the position from guard on top but Drum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoats is one step ahead there.
Snoats trying to control but Drum is working from the bottom.
Drum is pulling down on Snoats's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson and Bongo Drum. Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Clash - This Is England. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bongo Drum!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Drum
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.
Drum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Drum has eaten all the pies!
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Drum defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Drum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Drum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Drum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Drum
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Drum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Drum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drum seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Drum is very close to passing his half guard.
Drum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drum wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drum on the ground.
Drum is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Drum works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Drum
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drum is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Drum transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drum! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bongo Drum! |
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