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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Kueller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kueller, which made it look bad.
Kueller fakes the leg kick and cracks Brandis in the body.
Brandis shoots for a takedown but Kueller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandis walks into a left hand.
Brandis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Kueller moves into the clinch successfully.
Kueller lands an elbow inside that Brandis shrugs off.
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!
Brandis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kueller smiles and moves away.
Benjamin Kueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Kueller lands a jab.#ROC#Brandis is rocked!
Kueller avoids the body shot from Brandis.
Brandis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandis walks into a stiff left hand from Kueller.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kueller finish him?
Brandis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandis seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Kueller has Brandis up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Kueller breaks from the clinch.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Brandis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandis.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Kueller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Kueller clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kueller lands an elbow inside that Brandis shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
Kueller lands a nice elbow.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Kueller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kueller has managed to clinch.
Kueller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brandis jumps guard but Kueller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Kueller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kueller manages to break the clinch.
Brandis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandis circles away quickly and effectively.
Kueller lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Brandis gets tackled into the cage by Kueller. Kueller maintains the clinch.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kueller smiles and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kueller.
Brandis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kueller throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kueller has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Kueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Kueller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kueller works the jab nicely.
Kueller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brandis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kueller jabs Brandis right on the nose. Brandis blinks but takes it well.
Kueller drops Brandis with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brandis! Kueller dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Kueller!
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
RISE X22
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Shklyarskiy there.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Brandis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandis.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Shklyarskiy avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Brandis.
Brandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shklyarskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandis moves away from the strike by Shklyarskiy. #T1#
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Shklyarskiy as Brandis shoots in.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range as Brandis strikes.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice combination. Brandis backs away looking to recover.
Brandis misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Shklyarskiy. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shklyarskiy enables Brandis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shklyarskiy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shklyarskiy is wriggling around but Brandis manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy defends the submission attempt.
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Brandis is working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand back up but Brandis is controlling him
Brandis controlling the action here.
Brandis prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Shklyarskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shklyarskiy trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Shklyarskiy is not content to let Brandis control the position.#T3#
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending well.
Shklyarskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandis on the ground.#SUB2#
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandis is trying to control. Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shklyarskiy pushes Brandis off looking to stand but Brandis dives back in and keeps control.
Brandis prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Shklyarskiy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Brandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shklyarskiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shklyarskiy tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Brandis 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.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shklyarskiy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shklyarskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shklyarskiy keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shklyarskiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandis is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edmund Shklyarskiy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shklyarskiy cracks Brandis with a good jab.
Brandis throws a combination that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandis moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Brandis falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Brandis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Despite the aggression on Brandis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fletch Brandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild combination.
Brandis moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
A jab from Brandis finds it's way through Shklyarskiy's defenses. #T1#
Brandis shoots in and drives through. Shklyarskiy sprawls well.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandis.
Brandis misses with a two punch combination.
Brandis's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandis dodges the punch combination from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis dives in and grabs Shklyarskiy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shklyarskiy pushes down on Brandis's head and hops out.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Brandis ducked under it nicely.
Brandis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Brandis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis slips under a jab.
Shklyarskiy slips a jab and a cross from Brandis.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses. #T2#
Shklyarskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandis throws a hook to the side of Shklyarskiy's head but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandis loads up on a big right hand but Shklyarskiy slips the punch.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shklyarskiy avoids the body shot from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy scores with a one two! Brandis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy dodges the punch combination from Brandis.
Brandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.
Shklyarskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Brandis with the counter takedown but Shklyarskiy avoids it easily.
Brandis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shklyarskiy is just out of range.
Brandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandis moves away.
Brandis with the counter takedown but Shklyarskiy avoids it easily.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Brandis avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shklyarskiy misses with a double jab
and Brandis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. Brandis saw that one coming.
Brandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shklyarskiy moves away.#T4#
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandis swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shklyarskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Brandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shklyarskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Brandis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandis misses with a straight left.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Shklyarskiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shklyarskiy, as that shot connected.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice looking combination but Brandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandis looks to land a right hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Brandis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Brandis's ribcage but misses.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
Brandis throws out a counter right but Shklyarskiy avoids it with no problem.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandis.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis loads up on a big right hand but Shklyarskiy slips the punch.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shklyarskiy leaves Brandis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shklyarskiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy dips to his left and cracks Brandis with an uppercut!
Brandis ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy dodges the punch combination from Brandis.
#T1#
Brandis misses with a double jab.
Brandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
A big right from Brandis misses.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shklyarskiy lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandis's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Brandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Shklyarskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Shklyarskiy avoids it well.
Shklyarskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shklyarskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Shklyarskiy throws a lazy right hand but Brandis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab to the nose.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shklyarskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shklyarskiy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt - Shklyarskiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination that misses
and Brandis counters with a stiff right hand.
Shklyarskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice looking combination but Brandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fletch Brandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
Brandis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shklyarskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shklyarskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shklyarskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shklyarskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Brandis throws a looping overhand right but Shklyarskiy ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandis is just out of range.
Shklyarskiy connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Brandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice body punch.
Brandis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shklyarskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shklyarskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandis can do to turn this around?
Brandis takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Shklyarskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shklyarskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Shklyarskiy!
Edmund Shklyarskiy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck inbred alt right'.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Shebu gets a takedown into half guard.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandis's head.
Nice strikes from Shebu there.
Shebu 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.
Brandis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shebu.
Brandis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
Shebu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shebu is in close to Brandis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brandis throws an off balance right hand
and Shebu counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Shebu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brandis sprawls well initially but Shebu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Brandis dodges it nicely.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shebu working Brandis over with strikes. #SUB#
Brandis looking for submissions off his back.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shebu winds up and cracks Brandis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brandis's thigh. Brandis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Brandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Brandis!#REVR#
Brandis trying to control but Shebu is working from the bottom.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandis is controlling him.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Shebu keeps moving.
Shebu keeping full guard, as Brandis tries to pass.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shebu wants to stand but Brandis is controlling the position.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shebu is keeping the position for now.
Shebu has his hands on Brandis's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brandis to the mat! Brandis manages to get full guard.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shebu is one step ahead there.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Brandis blocks nicely.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Brandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shebu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shebu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.
Shebu cracks Brandis with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Brandis blocks nicely.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Brandis's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Shebu dives in and scores a takedown into Brandis's guard.
Brandis has momentary wrist control but Shebu slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu throws a strike but Brandis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shebu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shebu, not yet.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shebu controlling the position.
Shebu is continuing to stall.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis postures up.
Brandis stops Shebu from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brandis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandis controls Shebu momentarily but Shebu frees himself.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shebu stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Brandis throws up his legs and catches Shebu in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Shebu tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Brandis! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Thayer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandis lands a two punch combo.
Brandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thayer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandis.
Thayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandis. #TD2#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Thayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thayer is pressing down on Brandis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandis is holding on for now. #SU2#
Thayer decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Thayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Thayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Thayer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thayer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Thayer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brandis is looking to improve his position but Thayer isn't that keen on the idea.
Thayer moves to the back position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thayer controlling the positon.
Brandis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brandis is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Brandis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thayer.
Thayer keeps control of the position easily here as Brandis tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Thayer tightening his grip on Brandis, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Thayer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brandis is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thad Thayer!
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
RISE 33: Lemieux v Hunter
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Eternal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandis scores with a jab to the head.
Eternal misses with a straight left.
Eternal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eternal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eternal throws a hook to the side of Brandis's head but Brandis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eternal throws out the jab.
Brandis is looking for the big counter here.
Eternal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandis manages to avoid it.
Eternal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Eternal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eternal looks to clinch
and Brandis counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternal misses the body punch #KD2#
and Brandis counters with a crisp one two that drops Eternal! Brandis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Eternal to his feet! Eternal is in big trouble!#ROC2#Eternal is rocked!
Eternal looks to land a right hand but Brandis moved out of range.
Oh Eternal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eternal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eternal seems to have got his legs back now.
Eternal tries to clinch up.
Brandis ducks under a wild hook from Eternal.
Thanos Eternal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Eternal there.
Eternal wants to clinch.#T1#
Brandis misses the shot to the body.
Brandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eternal.
Brandis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eternal misses with a straight left.
Eternal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eternal tries to clinch but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Brandis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Brandis misses.
Brandis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eternal.
Eternal throws out a loose jab but Brandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eternal seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Brandis shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Eternal is backing up but Brandis catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Eternal covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Brandis Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fletch Brandis!
After winning the bout, Fletch Brandis 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:
RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Brandis looking to score a takedown here. Bakiyev is defending well but Brandis drives through and ends up in Bakiyev's guard.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandis prevents Bakiyev from getting back to his feet.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bakiyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis forces his way into half guard.
Bakiyev looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Bakiyev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brandis is working for a kimura but Bakiyev is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brandis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Bakiyev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bakiyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Brandis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bakiyev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brandis content just to control the position here.
Bakiyev 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.#SUB#
Brandis wants to finish this one by submission but Bakiyev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brandis. #T4#
Brandis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bakiyev is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brandis is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bakiyev is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Brandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandis swinging wildly here.
Brand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Brand.
Brandis throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Brand connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis misses with a shot to the body
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Brand - just one landing.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brand! Brandis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
RISE 11: West v Bystrom
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodman to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Brandis successfully pulls guard.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis trying to control the position here.
Brandis wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman postures up.
#T1#
Brandis is controlling Goodman's posture.#SUB#
Brandis has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandis misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a head kick. That will keep Brandis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That kick from Goodman tenderised Brandis's leg. Brandis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandis takes one on the button.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
Brandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Brandis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Brandis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandis fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Brandis misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Brandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Brandis's legs.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Brandis's leg but Brandis calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Brandis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandis.
Jab by Goodman.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goodman works Brandis's body with a nice hook.
Brandis takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Brandis misses its intended target. #T3#
Brandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandis throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandis darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Brandis into the cage.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brandis trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman presses Brandis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Brandis trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman is leaning against Brandis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandis is breathing heavily.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman tries to work over Brandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Brandis tries to pull guard but Goodman won't allow it.
A short right from Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandis jumps guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandis misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandis is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Brandis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandis scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandis misses its target.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandis shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
Brandis throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Brandis.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Brandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Brandis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Brandis misses with a straight right.
Goodman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandis takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Goodman misses. #TD#
Brandis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goodman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Brandis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goodman passes into half guard.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Brandis trying to get back to full guard but Goodman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brandis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goodman is continuing to stall.#T3#
Brandis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandis tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman prevents Brandis from getting the reversal.
Brandis tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Brandis looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
Brandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman with a nice calf kick.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandis misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandis misses with a double jab
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Brandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fletch Brandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandis moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Brandis scores with a four punch combination!
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandis misses with a looping right.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Brandis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandis shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Brandis.
Brandis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman pushes Brandis away with a front kick.
Brandis slips under a jab.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodman as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Brandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt - Goodman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletch Brandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A jab from Brandis does it's job there.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman digs a good hook to Brandis's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Brandis blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Brandis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodman counters with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Brandis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Brandis just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Brandis's defenses.
Brandis fails to land the takedown.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Brandis sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandis misses the target.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodman.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman lands with a nice body kick.
Brandis connects with a single shot there.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
A very excited looking Saul Goodman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Brandis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shklyarskiy backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Edmund Shklyarskiy has been cut.
Brandis catches Shklyarskiy with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Shklyarskiy forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Brandis.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winner wants it to stay on the feet.
Winner slips under a jab.
Winner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown. Winner tries to sprawl out of it but Brandis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner moves in looking to clinch but Brandis pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Winner .
Brandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winner tries to clinch up but Brandis circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Winner lands.#CL2#
Winner clinches up with Brandis and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Winner 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brandis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winner wants to get back to striking at distance but Brandis won't allow it.
#T1##TD#
Brandis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Winner being controlled here momentarily.
Winner throws an elbow that misses. Brandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winner 's guard. Nice move by Brandis!#REVR#
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brandis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Winner for as long as he can get away with.
Brandis slips nicely into half guard.
Brandis controlling the pace.
Winner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Brandis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Winner defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandis controlling the pace. #SUB#
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Winner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Winner defends the submission attempt.
Brandis trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fletch Brandis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Brandis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Brandis.
No joy there for Winner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brandis has time to react.
Brandis throws a looping overhand right but Winner ducks down to avoid it.
Brandis misses with a wild body shot.
Brandis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winner .#CL2#
Winner pushes Brandis up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Winner .
Winner tries to break free but Brandis pushes him back against the cage.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winner just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Winner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner tries to break the clinch but Brandis is controlling the position. #T1#
Winner can't break the clinch.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Winner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandis jumps guard but Winner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Brandis pulls guard successfully.
Winner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brandis's guard.
Brandis pulls Winner in close to prevent any damage.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brandis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brandis's body to avoid the submission. Brandis has instead reached around Winner 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brandis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fletch Brandis!
A very excited looking Fletch Brandis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandis manages to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Brandis misses with a body shot.
Brandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
A punch combination from Shklyarskiy misses.
Brandis scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Edmund Shklyarskiy has been cut.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy connects with a body shot.
Brandis misses with a double jab
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Shklyarskiy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shklyarskiy misses with a right hand
and Brandis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandis swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Brandis gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bennett clinches. #TD#
Bennett jumps guard.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Brandis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bennett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brandis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bennett pulls down on the head and he's put Brandis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
A less than humble Thomas Bennett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandis is defended easily by Fortier.#CL#
Brandis pushes Fortier up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Fortier tightens his grip and picks Brandis up, before dumping him to the ground. Brandis manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Fortier
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.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Fortier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (5) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fortier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Brandis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (0) vs (7) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier looking for a guillotine from mount but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Fortier goes for an armbar but Brandis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brandis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (7) Fortier
Brandis postures up.
#SUB2#
Fortier has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Brandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.#SUB2#
Fortier has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Fortier working for a triangle but Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brandis preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Fortier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (9) Fortier
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandis is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fortier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (4) vs (9) Fortier#T5#
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fortier pushes a forearm under Brandis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brandis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
An out of breath Hercules Fortier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Emperor throws a looping overhand right but Brandis ducks down to avoid it.
Brandis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Emperor misses the target.
Emperor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Emperor lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Emperor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Emperor misses.
Brandis with a poor takedown
and Emperor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emperor ducks under a wild hook from Brandis.
A counter left hand to the body from Emperor misses its target.
A punch combination from Brandis misses.
It looked like Emperor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandis slips under a jab from Emperor.
Brandis scores with a jab to the head.
Brandis throws a combination that misses
and Emperor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Brandis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandis misses with an uppercut
letting Emperor counter with a right hand. #ROC#Brandis is rocked!#T1#
Brandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandis misses with a hook to the body
and Emperor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emperor throws a jab when Brandis was well out of range.
Emperor takes one on the button.
Brandis misses with an uppercut
and Emperor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Emperor finish him?
Fedor Emperor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emperor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emperor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Emperor throws out a loose jab but Brandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandis seems to have recovered his senses.
Emperor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Emperor.
Fletch Brandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emperor as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Brandis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Emperor to the ground. Brandis is now in Emperor's guard.
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!
Emperor is adopting a defensive guard.
Emperor 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##T2#
Emperor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but Emperor has control of the leg.
Brandis keeps trying to improve his position.
Emperor thows a huge punch but Brandis dodges it nicely.
Emperor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Emperor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brandis wants to improve his position but Emperor is controlling well.
Emperor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Emperor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emperor is controlling the pace.
Emperor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brandis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emperor.
Emperor stalling.
Brandis tries to roll over but Emperor keeps him under control.
Emperor not doing much here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emperor lands strikes from half guard.
Emperor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emperor is trying to control. Brandis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emperor working the head and body with strikes.
Emperor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brandis wants to get back to full guard.
Emperor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emperor looks to land a strike but Brandis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emperor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emperor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Emperor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brandis lands an overhand right.
Brandis misses with a few strikes there.
Emperor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emperor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Emperor lands a nice shot to the body.
Emperor throws a shot from downtown. Brandis moves away and avoids it.
Brandis throws out a loose jab but Emperor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandis misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis slips under a jab.
Brandis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Emperor connects with a single shot there.
Brandis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emperor finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandis's head.
Brandis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Emperor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandis has his takedown stuffed
and Emperor counters with a nice uppercut.
Emperor lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Brandis falls backwards - clearly groggy! Emperor dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emperor!
Fedor Emperor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Brandis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Brandis sends Adi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brandis is motioning to the referee to let Adi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Yogi Adi has been cut.
Adi is looking to clinch but Brandis is avoiding it.
Adi misses with the combination.
#TD#
Brandis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Brandis slips nicely into half guard.
Brandis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adi!
Adi is just holding on here. Brandis manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Brandis sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Adi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fletch Brandis!
A victorious Fletch Brandis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Brandis.
#CUT2#It looks like Cedric De Boise has been cut.
De Boise misses the shot to the body.
Brandis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Boise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Boise lands a slapping body shot.
De Boise scores with a jab to the head.
Brandis misses with a series of wild punches.
De Boise scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Boise scores with a jab to the head.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt
and De Boise counters with a thumping low kick.
Brandis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Boise avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
De Boise throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Boise makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Boise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandis.
No joy there for Brandis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Boise misses the shot to the body.
De Boise scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Boise.
De Boise lands a front kick.#CL#
De Boise moves into range and clinches up with Brandis.#T2#
De Boise lands a shot to the body.
Brandis looks winded!
De Boise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandiss head.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but De Boise has him pressed against the cage.
Cedric De Boise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
De Boise lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Boise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Boise is working Brandis over against the cage.
De Boise digs a right hand underneath Brandis's ribcage. Brandis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Boise presses Brandis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Boise just leaning against Brandis, taking a breather.
De Boise lands a shot to the body.
De Boise lands a left hand.
De Boise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Boise.
De Boise is working Brandis over against the cage.
De Boise tries a body shot but Brandis blocks it.
De Boise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from De Boise.
De Boise lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandis or not. #T3#
Nice body punch from De Boise.
De Boise is leaning against Brandis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Boise pushes Brandis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Boise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Boise lands a nice shot to the body.
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Brandis avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
De Boise digs a right hand underneath Brandis's ribcage. Brandis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Boise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Boise lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandis blocks a body shot from De Boise.
De Boise misses with a punch to the body.
De Boise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Boise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandis backwards. #ROC#Brandis is rocked!
De Boise lands with a light punch inside.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can De Boise finish him?
De Boise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Boise dips a shoulder and cracks Brandis with a mighty uppercut! Brandis falls back against the cage and De Boise unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brandis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - De Boise screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric De Boise!
An out of breath Cedric De Boise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 38
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Brandis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Brandis gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Brandis manages to retain guard.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is fighting to break Brandis's control of his arms but Brandis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Brandis's guard.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T2#
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandis's head.
Lima wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima works over Brandis with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lima postures up in Brandis's guard and throws a big left but Brandis blocks it.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lima throwing strikes but missing.
Lima passes into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandis's head.
Brandis taking some punishment here, with Lima in his half guard.
Lima trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Lima lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Lima 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##TD2#
Lima shoots in and bounces Brandis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Lima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcelinho Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Brandis is rocked!
Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Brandis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Lima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brandis, up you get!
Brandis throws a hook but Lima blocks it.#TD#
Brandis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lima's guard.#SUB2#
Lima looking for a triangle here. Brandis is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brandis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Brandis.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe misses with a looping left.
Brandis misses with a double jab.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Cleefe sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Brandis. Those never looked like landing.
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Brandis moves out of range.
A combination from Van Cleefe does no damage.
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Cleefe misses with a few strikes there.
Van Cleefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Cleefe throws a leg kick but Brandis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Cleefe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice cross by Brandis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandis throws a right hand that Van Cleefe ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Cleefe also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Brandis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brandis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brandis tries to advance to mount but can't.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Cleefe's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.
Van Cleefe is looking to regain half guard here but Brandis keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Van Cleefe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandis controlling from side mount.
Brandis wants to control but Van Cleefe is keeping him busy.
Brandis working away.#T3##SUB2#
Brandis swings around for an armbar but Van Cleefe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brandis's guard.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Van Cleefe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Cleefe trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
#T4#
Brandis moves into full mount! Van Cleefe won't be happy about that!
Van Cleefe is trying to escape the mount but Brandis keeps good control and instead manages to take Van Cleefe's back.
#SUB2#
Brandis is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Cleefe is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brandis gets his way!
Van Cleefe turns into Brandis and is now in his guard.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletch Brandis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
That's time! Van Cleefe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Cleefe tries to clinch there but Brandis circles away.
Van Cleefe throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Brandis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Cleefe takes one to the chin there.
Brandis jabs Van Cleefe right on the nose. Van Cleefe blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Brandis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Cleefe stuffs the takedown.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Cleefe sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brandis.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandis works over Van Cleefe's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#Lee Van Cleefe's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandis should have avoided that one.
Van Cleefe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandis circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandis tries to counter with a clinch but Van Cleefe shakes him off and moves away.
Van Cleefe misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Van Cleefe misses. #T1#
Van Cleefe misses with a straight left.
Brandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Cleefe.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brandis dives in and grabs Van Cleefe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Cleefe pushes down on Brandis's head and hops out.
It looked like Van Cleefe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee Van Cleefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Van Cleefe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Cleefe lands with a big left! Brandis is wobbled badly! Van Cleefe comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Brandis to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Van Cleefe!
In his post fight interview, Lee Van Cleefe gave a big smile as he said 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandis doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Woods counter with a right hand.
Brandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Brandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown but Woods manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Brandis.
Brandis misses with a takedown
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Brandis misses.
Brandis throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandis misses the target. #T1#
Brandis misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Woods counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brandis! Woods lets Brandis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Brandis is rocked!
Brandis ducks into an uppercut from Woods and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Woods!
Jake Woods 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.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
PF14 Bundy v Murhapuro
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Brandis swings widly with a right hand
and Meyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Brandis gets caught flat footed, as Meyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Meyer wants to stand and escape but instead Brandis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Meyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis passes Meyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Meyer is trying to control Brandis's posture. Brandis takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Meyer! Brandis is rotating here... this could be the end... Meyer is out! Brandis has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 927 p4p, 114 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 6529 p4p, 469 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hugues Dupont! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dupont gets tackled into the ropes by Brandis. Brandis maintains the clinch.
Dupont lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dupont (2) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is trying to control but can't.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Dupont maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Brandis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dupont has cracked it and Brandis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugues Dupont!
After winning the bout, Hugues Dupont thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4736 p4p, 377 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 4239 p4p, 358 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brandis's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brandis slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Eikmeyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt - Brandis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandis instigates a clinch.
Brandis drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Eikmeyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandis has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle here but Brandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (5) Brandis
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eikmeyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Eikmeyer is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is keen to just control but Eikmeyer is a slippery customer.
Eikmeyer tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis wants to take a breather but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandis trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Eikmeyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Brandis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Brandis wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping him busy.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Eikmeyer. Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (8) Brandis
Eikmeyer is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer gets back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eikmeyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brandis passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (11) Brandis
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer sneaks back into half guard.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eikmeyer.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Eikmeyer has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working for submissions but it's allowed Brandis to get to half guard.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Eikmeyer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brandis passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (14) Brandis
Brandis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eikmeyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eikmeyer, who protects the arm well.
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis gets to mount! Eikmeyer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Eikmeyer (0) vs (16) Brandis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandis is trying to control. Eikmeyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis trying to mount his opponent but Eikmeyer defends it.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eikmeyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis is working for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 16 to 0.
An out of breath Fletch Brandis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 4006 p4p, 360 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 21595 p4p, 502 weight class). Brandis comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Brandis.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Brandis to the mat.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Brandis off! Brandis jumps back into Silva 's guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva pulls Brandis in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Brandis stands and throws Silva 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (3) vs (0) Silva
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandis but great work by Silva . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (3) vs (4) Silva
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Brandis takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is thwarting Brandis's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brandis is controlling Silva 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is keen to just control but Brandis is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva postures up.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (5) vs (4) Silva
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Brandis is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pulls Brandis in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Silva 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.
Silva has his feet on Brandis's thighs here. He's pushed Brandis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brandis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva !
After the fight, Rickson Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 3735 p4p, 336 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 4834 p4p, 388 weight class). Brandis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis moves into the clinch.
Brandis jumps guard.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Tea 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.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tea manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (0) Tea
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea 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.
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tea has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Tea is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tea is keeping the position for now.
Tea isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brandis stacks Tea on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brandis! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (0) Tea
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandis trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tea has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Tea's face as Brandis controls the position.
Tea is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Tea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tea keeps trying to improve his position.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tea, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis trying to control the position but Tea is working away.
Tea gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (7) vs (0) Tea
Tea regains half guard.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tea is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tea is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Tea is defending well.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tea tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tea is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Tea is defending it quite comfortably.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Tea tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Tea looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brandis passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (10) vs (0) Tea
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tea sneaks back into half guard.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tea manages to get to full guard.
Brandis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandis forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Tea is defending it quite comfortably.
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tea defends it well.
Tea gets full guard.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Tea is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Brandis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
Tea looking for subs off his back but Brandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking to advance position but Tea won't allow it.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Tea is looking to improve his position.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tea is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tea reverses the position - he's now on top in Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (10) vs (2) Tea
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Tea pushes his legs off easily.
Tea slips nicely into half guard.
Tea wants to pass to mount but Brandis is defending the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control here.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Tea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tea trying to mount his opponent but Brandis defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Fletch Brandis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2653 p4p, 248 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 3437 p4p, 304 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Black clinches with his opponent.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the ropes.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandis pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brandis has Black up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandis is defending well.
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Black (4) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis tries to improve position but can't.
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandis tries to buck Black off but Black is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis prevents Black from improving position.
Brandis is trying to work for a sweep but Black has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (6) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is working to get back to half guard.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black looking to control but Brandis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandis regains half guard.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandis is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandis tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandis keeps working.
Brandis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (6) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis postures up.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Brandis is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandis has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis prevents Black from improving his position.
Black gets full guard.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Black dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (8) vs (2) Brandis
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black has gone for a leg lock! Brandis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (8) vs (4) Brandis
Black has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (10) vs (4) Brandis
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (10) vs (6) Brandis
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Brandis is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (12) vs (6) Brandis
Brandis is trying to keep Black in close.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis working a defensive guard but Black manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (15) vs (6) Brandis
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Black swings around for an armbar but Brandis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (15) vs (8) Brandis
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis preventing the sweep.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black working for submissions but it's allowed Brandis to get to half guard.
Brandis is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Brandis is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Black tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Black with the active half guard here but Brandis passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (15) vs (11) Brandis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (17) vs (11) Brandis
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black has gone for a leg lock! Brandis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (17) vs (13) Brandis
Black keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (19) vs (13) Brandis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (22) vs (13) Brandis
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandis, who protects the arm well.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brandis struggling a bit here.
Black trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandis is defending well.
Black in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brandis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Black!
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 3040 p4p, 296 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 3097 p4p, 300 weight class). MacFarlane comes to the ring accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rian MacFarlane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacFarlane closes the distance and pushes Brandis back into the ropes.
MacFarlane wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacFarlane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacFarlane (2) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (2) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis wants to take a breather but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacFarlane defends it well.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy.
MacFarlane wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane working for a triangle but Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
MacFarlane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.
MacFarlane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but MacFarlane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (4) vs (2) Brandis
MacFarlane stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
MacFarlane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane stands and throws Brandis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacFarlane (7) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacFarlane controls the position.
MacFarlane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis seems a little lost for a moment, as MacFarlane dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane takes a little break here. Brandis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacFarlane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacFarlane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brandis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brandis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacFarlane prevents Brandis from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacFarlane in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane continues to stall.
Brandis is trying to maintain the position but MacFarlane is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but MacFarlane has control of the leg.
MacFarlane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More hug and hope from MacFarlane.
Brandis tries to roll over but MacFarlane keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is taking a breather. Brandis 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.
MacFarlane wants to take a breather but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but MacFarlane has control of the leg.
Brandis won't allow MacFarlane to pass to mount.
Brandis trying to control here.
MacFarlane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacFarlane wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to roll over but MacFarlane keeps him under control.
Brandis trying to control here.
Brandis wants to improve his position but MacFarlane is controlling well.
MacFarlane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandis has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacFarlane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brandis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
MacFarlane content to stall in guard here.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacFarlane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacFarlane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandis looking for a guillotine here but MacFarlane defends easily.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a leg! Brandis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brandis manages to kick MacFarlane off! MacFarlane jumps back into Brandis's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but MacFarlane is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandis keeping full guard, as MacFarlane tries to pass.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
MacFarlane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacFarlane has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (7) vs (4) Brandis
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brandis won't allow MacFarlane to sweep him here.
MacFarlane has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacFarlane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacFarlane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacFarlane! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacFarlane (11) vs (4) Brandis
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacFarlane controlling the position.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
MacFarlane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
MacFarlane trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face as MacFarlane controls the position.
MacFarlane advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacFarlane (13) vs (4) Brandis
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding MacFarlane's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding MacFarlane's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacFarlane takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
As Rian MacFarlane got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Kill or be killed!'.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2833 p4p, 273 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4341 p4p, 366 weight class). Brandis comes to the ring accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Fletch Brandis had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandis jumps guard and drags Ronaldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ronaldo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (3) Ronaldo
Brandis sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Brandis is defending it quite comfortably.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Brandis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandis sees it coming and defends easily.
Ronaldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ronaldo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brandis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronaldo is working away from the top position though.
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
Brandis is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronaldo.
Brandis is looking to control Ronaldo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandis avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Brandis is defending it quite comfortably.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Brandis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Ronaldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronaldo moves into full mount! Brandis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (6) Ronaldo
Ronaldo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ronaldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brandis is surviving well by controlling Ronaldo's body position as best he can.
Brandis is working to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo controlling from mount.
Ronaldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brandis is looking to escape.
Brandis tries to hold on but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo working for a submission but Brandis is keeping him at bay.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo is stalling here but it's allowed Brandis to get half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ronaldo stalling away here and it's allowed Brandis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ronaldo slips nicely into half guard.
Brandis wants to improve his position but Ronaldo is controlling well.
Ronaldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandis trying to hold on to Ronaldo's head to control him but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Brandis defends the submission attempt.
Ronaldo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (9) Ronaldo
Ronaldo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brandis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brandis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandis, who protects the arm well.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandis is looking for a sweep.
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ronaldo's best efforts.
Brandis is looking to improve his position.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Brandis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
Brandis wants to improve his position but Ronaldo is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ronaldo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandis has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (9) Ronaldo
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Brandis is defending well. Ronaldo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Brandis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ronaldo celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pele Ronaldo!
A relieved looking Pele Ronaldo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2639 p4p, 258 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 2331 p4p, 242 weight class). Brandis comes to the ring accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Hirsch
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Brandis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (2) Hirsch
Brandis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirsch is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirsch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch regains half guard.
Brandis wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandis is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Hirsch defends the submission attempt.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch is trying to keep Brandis in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Empire Vale Tudo inform us that Hirsch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Hirsch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (5) vs (4) Hirsch
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hirsch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brandis's legs.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Brandis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brandis looking for a sweep but Hirsch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (5) vs (9) Hirsch
Brandis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brandis is surviving well by controlling Hirsch's body position as best he can.
Hirsch mounts Brandis! Really nice guard pass there!
Brandis working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Brandis is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandis regains half guard.
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (12) Hirsch
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Hirsch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looks to move to half guard but instead Hirsch has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (5) vs (14) Hirsch
Hirsch looking to control but Brandis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirsch with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis reaches up to try and control the position but Hirsch seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brandis rolls and tries to escape and now Hirsch has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brandis (5) vs (17) Hirsch
Hirsch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brandis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brandis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brandis trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
Brandis turns into Hirsch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (7) vs (17) Hirsch
Brandis trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (10) vs (17) Hirsch
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brandis's best efforts.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirsch sees it coming and defends easily.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirsch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hirsch defends it well.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Hirsch wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Hirsch has an active guard here but Brandis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hirsch is looking to control Brandis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hirsch is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 17 to 10.
After winning the bout, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2467 p4p, 257 weight class) and Piet Smit (ranked 2393 p4p, 305 weight class). Brandis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Smit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Baby Got Back. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Piet Smit!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis closes the distance and clinches.
Smit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smit to keep the fight standing.
Brandis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brandis stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Brandis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandis jumps guard but Smit stands there with Brandis around his waist. Brandis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Brandis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandis darts in and clinches Smit up against the cage.
Brandis jumps guard but Smit stands there with Brandis around his waist. Brandis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit goes for a takedown attempt but Brandis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandis moves into the clinch.
Brandis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandis stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Brandis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Brandis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandis clinches up against the cage.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smit is trying to drag Brandis to the mat but Brandis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Brandis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smit drives through and clinches with Brandis against the cage.
Brandis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandis manages to pull guard.
Smit passes Brandis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brandis is controlling Smit's trapped leg to prevent Smit from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smit wants to pass the guard but Brandis is defending well.
Smit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandis looking for submissions off his back.
Smit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandis sees it coming and defends easily.
Smit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
Smit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (4) vs (0) Smit
Good control from Brandis.
Smit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smit fending off the submission attempt from Brandis.
Smit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brandis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Smit trying to control but Brandis postures up.
Brandis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smit! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (7) vs (0) Smit
Smit tries to improve his position but instead Brandis has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brandis (10) vs (0) Smit
You can see the frustration on Smit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis avoiding Smit 's attempts to control his hands.
Brandis keeps control of the position as Smit tries to break free.
Will Brandis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smit trying to control but not successfully.
Smit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brandis's guard. Nice work there by Smit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (10) vs (2) Smit
Brandis working for a triangle but Smit defends it easily.
Smit preventing the sweep.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Smit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Smit wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
Smit won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Smit is proving a slippery customer.
Brandis wants to control but Smit passes easily into half guard.
Brandis wants to control but Smit is keeping busy.
Smit is working for a submission of some sort.
Smit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brandis's thigh. Brandis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandis has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (12) vs (2) Smit
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brandis passes into half guard.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smit defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandis in particular looking to stall.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smit is pressing down on Brandis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis trying to control but Smit is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smit looking for a triangle here. Brandis is fighting it but it looks tight! Smit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brandis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Piet Smit!
During a confident post fight interview, Piet Smit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 1303 p4p, 189 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2455 p4p, 258 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Huwan Bagwis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandis tries to clinch up but Bagwis circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandis clinches up with Bagwis and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis tries to pull guard but Bagwis won't allow it.
Bagwis wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brandis jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis pulls Bagwis in close to his closed guard and prevents Bagwis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis pulls Bagwis in close to prevent any damage.
Brandis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagwis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagwis wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
Brandis has control of Bagwis's left arm, preventing Bagwis from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
Bagwis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagwis passes Brandis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandis is looking to control Bagwis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandis avoid being mounted?
Bagwis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to get back to full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Bagwis postures up.
Bagwis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brandis is pulling down on Bagwis's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagwis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bagwis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwis is aware though and is defending well.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bagwis won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Bagwis tries to pass.
Bagwis is working hard here to advance position.
Brandis wants to sweep here but Bagwis controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandis is retaining full guard.
Brandis is controlling Bagwis's posture.
Bagwis stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Bagwis stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brandis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bagwis is now in half guard.
Brandis is looking to control Bagwis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandis avoid being mounted?
Brandis tries to get to full guard but Bagwis has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brandis looking to control.
Brandis is looking to sweep but instead, Bagwis has passed into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Bagwis postures up.
Brandis tries to roll over but Bagwis keeps him under control.
Bagwis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bagwis is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Bagwis stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagwis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwis is aware though and is defending well.
Brandis controls Bagwis momentarily but Bagwis frees himself.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagwis (0) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis trying to control but Bagwis is working from the bottom.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagwis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bagwis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Fletch Brandis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2347 p4p, 246 weight class) and Torq Bosley (ranked 1060 p4p, 139 weight class). Brandis comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Torq Bosley!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bosley instigates a clinch.
Brandis is pressed up against the cage. Bosley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandis down to the mat. Brandis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandis gets tackled into the cage by Bosley. Bosley maintains the clinch.
Brandis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Bosley is proving a slippery customer.
Brandis wants to sweep here but Bosley controlling him for the moment.
Bosley trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis looking to control.
Bosley is stalling in the full guard.
Brandis is controlling Bosley's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bosley manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (0) Bosley
Brandis stands and throws Bosley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (0) Bosley
Brandis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bosley is not content to let Brandis control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosley prevents Brandis from improving position.
Brandis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bosley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandis but great work by Bosley. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (5) vs (4) Bosley
Brandis sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Bosley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandis is holding on to half guard well.
Bosley is just content to waste time from the top position. Brandis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bosley won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Bosley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bosley trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bosley is posturing up here but Brandis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bosley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bosley has to tap! Slick submission there by Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fletch Brandis!
An out of breath Fletch Brandis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Torq Bosley spoke after the fight, saying 'Really tough match but i will Get back on that winning train again see you soon oscar Great fight!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Frinch (ranked 6244 p4p, 458 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2341 p4p, 245 weight class). Brandis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Frinch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frinch fails to land the takedown.
Brandis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandis successfully pulls guard.
Frinch wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Frinch pushes his legs off easily.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Frinch tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandis pulls Frinch in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frinch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frinch has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frinch (0) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Frinch is working from the bottom.
Brandis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brandis slips nicely into half guard.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Frinch is working away.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frinch is looking to control Brandis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frinch avoid being mounted?
Brandis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frinch (0) vs (5) Brandis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Frinch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frinch, who protects the arm well.
Brandis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frinch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Frinch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frinch is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Brandis stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frinch is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frinch is trying to maintain the position but Brandis is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis wants to control but Frinch is keeping him busy.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frinch sees it coming and defends easily.
Frinch tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frinch (0) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frinch is looking to escape.
Brandis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brandis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Frinch has worked his arm free - good work by Frinch!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis works to advance to full mount. Frinch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frinch (0) vs (10) Brandis
Frinch can't escape the position.
Brandis fails to take his opponent's back.
Brandis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frinch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frinch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frinch, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frinch is trying to escape the position but Brandis is controlling the position.
Brandis is working to tighten his grip on Frinch's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Frinch has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brandis is really squeezing tight and eventually Frinch passes out! Brandis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fletch Brandis!
During a confident post fight interview, Fletch Brandis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Brandis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Brandis slips the punch.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandis.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Brandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandis dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
#CL2#
Brandis darts in and clinches McDonald up against the ropes.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Brandis.
Brandis tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brandis drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Brandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Brandis leaves his chin hanging out and McDonald seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brandis crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 1582 p4p, 198 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 2053 p4p, 235 weight class). Brandis's entrance music is Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marfaker looks for a takedown but Brandis sprawls well.
Brandis attempts a counter takedown but Marfaker avoids it well and moves away.
Brandis tries to clinch up.
Brandis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Marfaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marfaker is defended easily by Brandis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandis circles away.
Fletch Brandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Marfaker.
Brandis stuffs the takedown attempt from Marfaker. Marfaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandis sprawls well. Brandis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marfaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brandis clinches with his opponent.
Marfaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brandis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marfaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marfaker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marfaker is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brandis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Marfaker turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Marfaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marfaker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Marfaker
Marfaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marfaker has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to keep Marfaker in close.
Brandis working a defensive guard but Marfaker passes into half guard.
Marfaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brandis.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marfaker looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis controls Marfaker momentarily but Marfaker frees himself.
Marfaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Marfaker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marfaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (2) Marfaker
Marfaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (4) Marfaker
Brandis is not content to let Marfaker control the position.
Marfaker is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brandis wants to get back to full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Marfaker postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to control but Marfaker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (7) Marfaker
Brandis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marfaker trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Marfaker avoids the attempt from Brandis to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marfaker tries to control but Brandis wriggling away.
Brandis stops Marfaker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marfaker trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis wants to hold on but Marfaker pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is just holding on here. Marfaker manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brandis (2) vs (10) Marfaker
Marfaker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brandis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brandis is really stuck here.
Marfaker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Marfaker trying to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Marfaker gets his hands free as Brandis looks to control.
Brandis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brandis wants to control but Marfaker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (13) Marfaker
Brandis struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandis keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marfaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marfaker working away.
Brandis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (2) vs (15) Marfaker
Brandis is desperately trying to improve his position but Marfaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Marfaker wants to take his opponent's back but instead Brandis manages to regain half guard.
Marfaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (18) Marfaker
Brandis gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control the action here but instead Marfaker manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (21) Marfaker
Brandis is trying to escape the mount.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marfaker working for a guillotine from mount but Brandis is in no mood to give up.
Marfaker tries to push Brandis's head away but Brandis is holding on tight.
Brandis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to take Brandis's back here but Brandis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marfaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marfaker content just to control the position here.
Brandis working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marfaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandis tries to lock up and control but Marfaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis holds of for dear life.
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding Marfaker's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marfaker wins on points by 21 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juan Marfaker waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 2083 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1482 p4p, 184 weight class). Deux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Post Party Depression. Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. Fletch Brandis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deux has closed the distance and engaged Brandis in a clinch.
Deux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deux pulls guard effortlessly.
Brandis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (0) vs (3) Brandis
Brandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deux keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deux is looking to reverse the position.
Deux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Deux keeps moving.
Deux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (2) vs (3) Brandis
Deux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deux looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deux trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deux trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Deux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deux being controlled here momentarily.
Deux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Deux from controlling successfully.
Deux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deux tries to pass to full mount but Brandis defends it.
Deux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Deux seems content to control.
Deux trying to mount his opponent but Brandis defends it.
Brandis is staying active underneath Deux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
Deux stalling away here and it's allowed Brandis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Deux trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deux tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandis is retaining full guard.
Deux forces his way into half guard.
Brandis is staying active underneath Deux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
Deux wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
Brandis is trying to get back to full guard.
Deux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brandis defends it well.
Deux is pressing down on Brandis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandis is holding on for now.
Deux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandis is just riding it out for now. Deux eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control here.
Deux wants to pass to mount but Brandis is defending the position.
Deux is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brandis reverses the position - he's now on top in Deux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (2) vs (5) Brandis
Brandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandis has managed to get both his arms back between Deux's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deux is keeping the position for now.
Deux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Deux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deux looking for a sweep. Not yet Deux, not yet.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis stands and throws Deux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (2) vs (8) Brandis
Deux manages to get back to half guard.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Deux trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Deux is looking for a sweep. Brandis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandis is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis prevents Deux from improving his position.
Deux is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (2) vs (11) Brandis
Deux is looking for a sweep.
Brandis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deux tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Deux is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Deux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Deux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Brandis wants to free his trapped foot but Deux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deux gets full guard.
Brandis passes Deux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deux is pressing down on Brandis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brandis forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
Deux tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Deux is defending well.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deux sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 11 to 2.
Fletch Brandis is the new heavyweight champion!
Fletch Brandis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 18798 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1473 p4p, 181 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ramses Fiddlesticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis closes the distance and clinches.
Fiddlesticks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (2) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiddlesticks is one step ahead there.
Fiddlesticks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brandis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (2) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis 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.
Brandis won't allow Fiddlesticks to sweep him here.
Brandis is pushing down on Fiddlesticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiddlesticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandis has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiddlesticks is trying to control but can't.
Fiddlesticks trying to get back to full guard but Brandis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiddlesticks (2) vs (5) Brandis
Brandis wants to take Fiddlesticks's back here but Fiddlesticks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks regains half guard.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a sweep. Brandis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Fiddlesticks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiddlesticks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (4) vs (5) Brandis
Fiddlesticks pushes down on Brandis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks is thwarting Brandis's attempts to control the position.
Fiddlesticks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiddlesticks is working for a kimura but Brandis is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiddlesticks seems to be working for a kimura but Brandis defends the submission attempt.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Fiddlesticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandis looking for a guillotine here but Fiddlesticks defends easily.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for a guillotine here but Fiddlesticks defends easily.
Fiddlesticks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Fiddlesticks from controlling successfully.
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Fiddlesticks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brandis's guard.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
Brandis is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiddlesticks wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandis holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is continuing to stall.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiddlesticks defends well.
Fiddlesticks trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis working for submissions but it's allowed Fiddlesticks to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fiddlesticks prevents Brandis from improving his position.
Fiddlesticks is looking for submissions but instead, Brandis has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddlesticks 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.
Fiddlesticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandis is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has control of Fiddlesticks's left arm, preventing Fiddlesticks from doing any damage.
Brandis wants to sweep here but Fiddlesticks controlling him for the moment.
Fiddlesticks trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiddlesticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Fiddlesticks from controlling successfully.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiddlesticks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (4) vs (7) Brandis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiddlesticks is retaining full guard.
Brandis won't allow Fiddlesticks to sweep him here.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiddlesticks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandis is still trying to improve position.
Fiddlesticks being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiddlesticks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (6) vs (7) Brandis
Fiddlesticks wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has Fiddlesticks pulled in close to control his posture.
Brandis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandis looking for subs off his back but Fiddlesticks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fiddlesticks is trying to control. Brandis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fiddlesticks has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (6) vs (9) Brandis
Fiddlesticks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiddlesticks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (8) vs (9) Brandis
Brandis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brandis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
Fiddlesticks stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Fiddlesticks is fighting to break Brandis's control of his arms but Brandis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiddlesticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandis holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 9 to 8.
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ramses Fiddlesticks was interviewed post fight and said 'Um, this is no surprise. I don't know why I fight. I don't even like fighting.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 1472 p4p, 181 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 2642 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Mann has chosen "Fingerbang" as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carter Mann!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis has managed to clinch.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Brandis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mann has closed the distance and engaged Brandis in a clinch.
Brandis jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mann lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Mann
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann has gone for a leg lock! Brandis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (2) Mann
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann controlling the position.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann has control of Brandis's left arm, preventing Brandis from doing any damage.
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Brandis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandis trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann controlling Brandis's posture.
Brandis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Brandis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann trying to control the position here.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis looking to pass the guard.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandis being controlled here momentarily.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandis trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Brandis passes Mann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mann trying to control here.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis 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.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis passes Mann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mann trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Mann trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Brandis is pressing down on Mann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mann is holding on for now.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mann is controlling Brandis's trapped leg to prevent Brandis from advancing to side control.
Brandis wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis pushes down on Mann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (2) Mann
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for a guillotine from mount but Mann is having none of it.
Brandis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brandis looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandis controlling his opponent.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Brandis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brandis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mann tries to hold on but Brandis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann is looking to improve his position but Brandis isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Fletch Brandis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Carter Mann had this to say: 'Wow, just...wow.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ferenc Puskas (ranked 3317 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1402 p4p, 181 weight class). Puskas comes into the arena with La Horde Vs. Brahms blaring out of the sound system. Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. Fletch Brandis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ferenc Puskas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis is looking to clinch but Puskas is avoiding it.
Puskas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Puskas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brandis rushes Puskas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Puskas looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (0) vs (2) Brandis
Puskas keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Puskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Puskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis drops back looking for a leg! Puskas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puskas manages to kick Brandis off! Brandis jumps back into Puskas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puskas looking for a guillotine here but Brandis defends easily.
Puskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Puskas keeps moving.
Brandis content to stall in guard here.
Puskas can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Puskas is working away.
Puskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis trying to control from Puskas's half guard. Puskas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandis passes into half guard.
Brandis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puskas is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Puskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puskas is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puskas (0) vs (5) Brandis
Puskas is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brandis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puskas (0) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis is looking for the choke from the back position but Puskas is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puskas tries to break free.
Brandis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puskas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brandis's guard. Nice work there by Puskas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (2) vs (8) Brandis
Puskas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puskas is looking to advance position but Brandis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puskas (2) vs (12) Brandis
Brandis controlling the position easily from mount.
Puskas tries to lock up and control but Brandis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has control of Puskas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Puskas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Puskas tries to hold on but Brandis pushes him away.
Brandis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandis working for a submission but Puskas is keeping him at bay.
Puskas wants to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Puskas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking to control but Puskas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandis is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Flip Fortuin (ranked 23639 p4p, 563 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1389 p4p, 182 weight class). Fortuin comes to the cage accompanied by You shook me all night long. Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Flip Fortuin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Flip Fortuin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Flip Fortuin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fortuin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortuin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortuin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortuin tries to clinch up but Brandis circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandis closes the distance and pushes Fortuin back into the cage.
Fortuin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brandis to keep the fight standing.
Brandis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fortuin trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortuin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortuin (0) vs (2) Brandis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brandis escapes and throws Fortuin's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortuin (0) vs (5) Brandis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortuin is looking to regain half guard here but Brandis keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortuin (0) vs (7) Brandis
Brandis controlling from the full mount.
Brandis throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fortuin has his hands clasped together but Brandis breaks the hold and Fortuin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fletch Brandis!
After winning the bout, Fletch Brandis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Flip Fortuin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just was not fast enough!'. |
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Event:
NSC 40: Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Twborg has Brandis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Twborg lands a nice uppercut.
Twborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandis is trying to push Twborg away but Twborg has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Twborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Twborg.
Brandis tries to circle away but Twborg has him pinned against the ropes.
Brandis tries to circle away but Twborg has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Brandis breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Twborg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Twborg digs a right hand underneath Brandis's ribcage. Brandis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Twborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandis.
A right hand to the body from Twborg.
Brandis looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Twborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Twborg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Twborg lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twborg misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Twborg - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Twborg.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Twborg.
Twborg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Twborg is leaning against Brandis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Twborg works on Brandis's body with a couple of short punches.
Twborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Twborg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Twborg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandis or not.
Twborg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
Good body shot from Twborg.
A right handed body shot lands from Twborg.
Twborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Twborg lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
Twborg is leaning against Brandis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Twborg on the inside. #ROC#
Brandis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twborg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brandis to his knees! Twborg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg 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.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
WVT22 Coco v Fortune
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Brandis misses.
Amana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Brandis lands a left and a right that send Amana crashing to the mat, dazed. Brandis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Amana is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lalama Amana has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandis finish him?
Amana shoots in and drives through. Brandis sprawls well.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Brandis knocks Amana out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
An out of breath Fletch Brandis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Brandis throws a right hand that Takeishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeishi also avoids with ease.
Brandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi.
Brandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandis misses with a hook to the body
and Takeishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takeishi ducks under a wild hook from Brandis.
Takeishi lands with a right hand.
Takeishi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeishi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandis throws a nice looking combination but Takeishi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandis tries to bum rush Takeishi with a series of wild strikes but Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeishi dodges the punch combination from Brandis.
Takeishi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Takeishi's head coaches at Arcalimon Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi jabs Brandis to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Jab from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a nice shot that snaps Brandis's head back.
#ROC#
Brandis is rocked!
Brandis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
BOOM! Takeishi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brandis. Brandis tries to recover but Takeishi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brandis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
WVT15 McTavish v Foot
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandis tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandis to the ground. Brandis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Brandis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fletch Brandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Brandis shows good takedown defense.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brandis counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Brandis to acknowledge the strikes.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandis lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Brandis throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Brandis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD#
Brandis drops Souza with a beautiful combination! Souza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandis is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Souza is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ritchie Souza has been cut.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza drops his hands for a split second and Brandis immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Souza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Brandis follows up with a right hand that knocks Souza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.
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Event:
WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Braddock rushes Brandis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Braddock.
Braddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandis looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braddock.
Still in the clinch, Braddock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Braddock pushes Brandis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Brandis is rocked!
Braddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Braddock finish him?
Braddock lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandis seems to have recovered his senses.
Braddock lands a shot to the body.
Braddock lands a nice shot to the body.
Braddock pushes Brandis against the cage. Braddock is working some dirty boxing. Braddock pushes off with a quick right hook! Brandis goes down! Brandis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Braddock moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Braddock!
John Braddock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
WVT6 Brandis v Griffith
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffith blocks a jab.
Fletch Brandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandis checks the leg kick.
Brandis is looking to counter punch.
Griffith is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Brandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandis throws the left hand but Griffith avoids the punch easily.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandis manages to avoid it.
Brandis is looking to counter punch.
Griffith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandis throws out a loose jab but Griffith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Brandis.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith throws a head kick but Brandis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Brandis misses.
Brandis looks to throw the jab but Griffith is out of range.
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffith staying out of range there.#T1#
A big left from Brandis misses.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandis throws a lazy right hand but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandis misses with a looping right.
Griffith throws a body punch but Brandis moves out of range.
Brandis looks to throw the jab but Griffith is out of range.
Griffith moves away from the strike by Brandis.
Griffith throws a solid leg kick but Brandis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffith.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Griffith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandis, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandis is trying to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling him.#T2#
Brandis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Brandis breaks from the clinch.
Griffith takes one to the chin there.
Brandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Brandis is looking to counter punch.
Griffith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Griffith avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Griffith. Beautiful body shot.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandis manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Griffith closes the distance and pushes Brandis back into the cage.
Griffith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandis backwards. #BC#
Brandis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandis takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Brandis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffith just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandis is out of range.
Griffith lands with a cross.
Brandis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Brandis does it's job there.
Griffith slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffith. Brandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffith doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandis circles away.
A jab from Brandis misses.
As Brandis backs off Griffith throws a huge counter combo but Brandis manages to avoid it all.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffith.#T4#
Griffith looks for the body kick but Brandis saw that one coming.
Griffith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffith scores with a hook.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Griffith responds with a good body kick, but Brandis manages to step out the way in time.
Good shot there by Brandis.
Griffith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandis blocks the body kick.
Brandis cracks Griffith with a good jab.
Griffith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandis backing away here, and Griffith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Griffith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brandis misses with a takedown
and Griffith counters with a nice body kick.
Griffith lands a leg kick that knocks Brandis off balance momentarily.
Brandis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffith counters with a straight right hand.
Griffith moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis misses with a right hand
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Griffith lands a big head kick that sends Brandis tumbling to the mat! Griffith takes a step backwards and waves Brandis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Brandis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Griffith moves into range and clinches up with Brandis.
Oh Brandis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffith prevents Brandis from breaking the clinch.
Brandis tries to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling the position.
Brandis is trying to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith prevents Brandis from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Griffith.
A short right from Griffith.
Griffith throws a big uppercut that drops Brandis! More strikes from Griffith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brandis lies dazed against the cage as Griffith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Griffith!
Anthony Griffith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Brandis misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell slips a straight right by Brandis.
Brandis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fletch Brandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Brandis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandis moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Brandis missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis throws a body shot but no joy.
And Bell tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bell shoots in but Brandis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Brandis is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Brandis's guard.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bell has Brandis in his guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brandis escapes and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Bell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Bell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Brandis pushes his legs off easily.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandis wants to get up but he can't break Bell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bell working for a triangle but Brandis defends it easily.
Bell wants to hit a switch here but Brandis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bell there!
Brandis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Brandis controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Brandis get's back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Brandis tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Brandis lands a big uppercut and Bell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bell looks OK. Brandis waves Bell back to his feet!#ROC#
Bell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell drops his hands momentarily. Brandis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bell staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bell doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Our winner, Fletch Brandis, 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:
NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Brandis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
Brandis throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and McTavish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McTavish.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McTavish throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandis wants to get back to his feet but McTavish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McTavish looking to pass the guard.
McTavish throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish landing with the ground and pound.
McTavish throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Brandis keeping moving, preventing McTavish from controlling successfully.
Brandis controls McTavish momentarily but McTavish frees himself.
McTavish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brandis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but McTavish is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brandis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McTavish scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McTavish controlling the position. #SUB#
McTavish is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandis is defending well. #T2#
Brandis is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
McTavish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brandis wants to get back to his feet but McTavish drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from McTavish crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by McTavish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McTavish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamish McTavish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McTavish ducks under a wild hook from Brandis.
McTavish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McTavish is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fletch Brandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Brandis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTavish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandis can do to turn this around?
Brandis misses with a double jab
#TD#
and McTavish counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McTavish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McTavish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTavish.
McTavish with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamish McTavish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish postures up in Brandis's guard and throws a big left but Brandis blocks it.
McTavish wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
McTavish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
McTavish stops Brandis from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by McTavish.
Brandis misses with a straight right.
Brandis throws an overhand right that lands on McTavish's shoulder, as McTavish tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Brandis cracks McTavish with an uppercut from hell and McTavish crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Brandis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#SUB#
McTavish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
McTavish working a defensive guard but Brandis passes into half guard.
#T2#
McTavish wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy.
McTavish tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTavish keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SU2#
Brandis decides to stand up.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTavish looks for the body kick but Brandis saw that one coming.
McTavish defending well as Brandis loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletch Brandis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamish McTavish's cut.
That's time! McTavish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brandis looks to land a left hand but McTavish moved out of range nicely.
Brandis steps in with a hook that catches McTavish right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Brandis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McTavish looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fletch Brandis!
Our winner, Fletch Brandis, 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:
NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Brandis shoots in for a double leg but Heath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heath attempts a counter takedown but Brandis avoids it well and moves away.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Heath . No joy for Brandis on that attempt.
Brandis scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Heath has been cut.
Heath has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brandis.
Heath misses with a wild body shot.
Brandis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heath .
Brandis scores with a hook.
Brandis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
Brandis lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Heath - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
SYN Europe 97
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A left lands for Brandis.#TD#
Brandis scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Brandis with a nice head shot there.
Brandis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams wants to stand but Brandis is controlling the position. #SUB#
Brandis 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.
Brandis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Brandis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brandis's half guard.
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#
Williams thows an elbow strike that misses. Brandis gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Williams doesn't seem too bothered but Brandis quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Williams is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Williams really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fletch Brandis!
After winning the bout, Fletch Brandis 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:
DARE 89
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Bee needs to keep his hands up - Brandis had a free shot at his head there.
Bee scores with a one two! Brandis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bee lands a nice shot that snaps Brandis's head back.
Brandis throws a poor cross that misses
and Bee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bee, as that shot connected.
Bee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Brandis misses.
Brandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandis swings widly with a right hand
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee's corner calls for a 1-2. Bee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Brandis is rocked!
Bee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandis at a distance.
Oh Brandis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandis misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee counters with a huge left! Brandis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bee isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brandis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Bee!
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Platanares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but Platanares has control of the leg.
Brandis trying to hold on to Platanares's head to control him but Platanares postures up.
Platanares throws a strike but Brandis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platanares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Platanares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Platanares has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Platanares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Platanares has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Platanares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Platanares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Brandis blocks nicely.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Brandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Brandis!#REVR#
Brandis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis throwing strikes from guard but Platanares blocks nicely.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Platanares is keeping the position.
Platanares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Brandis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Platanares can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brandis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Platanares is looking to stand back up but Brandis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Platanares.
Brandis trying to control the action but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Brandis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Platanares's head.
Brandis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Brandis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brandis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandis throwing shots but Platanares is blocking nicely.
Brandis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandis is nestled in close to Platanares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandis controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Platanares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandis.
Brandis working over Platanares with some ground and pound. Platanares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brandis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brandis throws some wild stikes that Platanares manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Brandis looking to finish with strikes here!
Brandis controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Platanares is squirming around, avoiding Brandis's attempts to control the action.
Brandis throwing strikes here but Platanares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brandis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletch Brandis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Aniceto Platanares has been cut.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown but Platanares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Platanares drives through with a takedown into Brandis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Fletch Brandis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Platanares throws a strike but Brandis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brandis looking to pass the guard.
Brandis postures up in Platanares's guard and throws a big left but Platanares blocks it.
Brandis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Brandis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Platanares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platanares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Platanares can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Platanares tries to kick Brandis off but Brandis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brandis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Brandis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandis misses with a head shot. Platanares uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brandis trying to control but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Brandis lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Platanares keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis postures up in Platanares's guard and throws a big left but Platanares blocks it.
Platanares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brandis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Brandis crashes against the mat.
Platanares is not content to let Brandis control the position. #SUB#
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Platanares can do to turn this around?#T4#
Brandis cracks Platanares with a big right hand but Platanares just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brandis working the strikes but Platanares uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Platanares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brandis controlling the action here.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Platanares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletch Brandis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aniceto Platanares's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
Platanares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Platanares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandis, as that shot connected.
Brandis scores with a nice right hand.
Platanares walks into a stiff left hand from Brandis.#ROC#
Platanares is rocked!
Brandis fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Platanares out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Our winner, Fletch Brandis, 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.
In defeat, Aniceto Platanares stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 1869 p4p, 202 weight class) and Jose Winkle (ranked 5334 p4p, 470 weight class). Brandis comes to the ring accompanied by Voodoo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis moves into the clinch.
Brandis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winkle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winkle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winkle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Winkle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winkle is keeping the position for now.
Brandis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Winkle is keeping the position.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winkle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Winkle keeping full guard, as Brandis tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis preventing the sweep.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Winkle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Winkle
Winkle postures up.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Brandis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Winkle preventing the sweep.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winkle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Winkle 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.
Winkle looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (2) Winkle
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (2) Winkle
Brandis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Winkle! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (7) vs (2) Winkle
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Winkle tries to hold on but Brandis pushes him away.
Winkle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandis controlling from mount.
Brandis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brandis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Winkle turns into him and now he's in Brandis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (7) vs (4) Winkle
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Winkle looking to pass the guard.
Winkle trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winkle is one step ahead there.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control the position.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Winkle looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (9) vs (4) Winkle
Brandis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winkle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brandis has Winkle in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (9) vs (6) Winkle
Brandis looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Winkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winkle has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (11) vs (6) Winkle
Winkle is looking for a triangle here but Brandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (14) vs (6) Winkle
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winkle, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Winkle's face as Brandis controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brandis is trying to get an arm triangle but Winkle is defending well.
Brandis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Winkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Winkle looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winkle has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandis is working for a kimura here but Winkle manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brandis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (14) vs (8) Winkle
Brandis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Winkle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brandis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brandis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brandis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (18) vs (8) Winkle
Brandis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winkle is looking for a sweep.
Winkle is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Winkle manages to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is pressing down on Winkle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winkle is holding on for now.
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winkle defends it well.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Winkle is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is looking to improve his position.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Winkle is defending well.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Winkle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Winkle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (18) vs (12) Winkle
Winkle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brandis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Winkle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winkle trying to control the position but Brandis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brandis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winkle but great work by Brandis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (22) vs (12) Winkle
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
Our winner, Fletch Brandis, 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:
DARE 73
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Brandis swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Brandis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brandis's guard.#ES#
Brandis pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Griffin gets a clinch.
Brandis tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Brandis as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Griffin has been cut.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Brandis sends Griffin down but not out. Brandis dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Griffin is rocked!#SUB#
Brandis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Brandis finish him?
Griffin taking a bit of punishment here - Brandis scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Brandis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brandis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Griffin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brandis in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Griffin looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Brandis turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rohan Wright (ranked 23071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2259 p4p, 207 weight class). Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voodoo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rohan Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wright wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Rohan Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Wright has Brandis up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis can't get the takedown.
Wright pulls Brandis into guard.
Wright controlling Brandis's posture.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Brandis off! Brandis jumps back into Wright's guard.
Brandis preventing the sweep.
Brandis being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Brandis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brandis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright pulls Brandis in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright is trying to control the position but Brandis postures up.
Wright controlling the position.
Brandis passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Brandis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Brandis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandis is working away from the top position though.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright pulls Brandis in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandis from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Brandis is proving a slippery customer.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright keeping full guard, as Brandis tries to pass.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Wright slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (0) Brandis
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Wright postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (5) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis struggling a bit here.
Brandis is trying to improve his position.
Brandis seems a little lost for a moment, as Wright dominates the positioning.
Brandis tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright trying to control the position but Brandis is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis is trying to escape the position but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright gets to mount! Brandis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (7) vs (0) Brandis
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandis regains half guard.
Brandis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Brandis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Brandis defends it.
Wright seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wright continues to stall.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Brandis defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright controlling the action here.
Wright prevents Brandis from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis with the active half guard here but Wright passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (10) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Wright staying calm.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandis keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to work for a sweep but Wright has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (12) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wright pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright takes Brandis's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wright (15) vs (0) Brandis
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wright keeps control of the position easily here as Brandis tries to buck him off.
Wright avoiding Brandis 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wright is staying active.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wright is hanging on to Brandis's back as he tries to escape.
Wright not allowing Brandis to control his hands.
Wright keeps control of the position as Brandis tries to break free.
Brandis is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to stick to Brandis's back but Brandis is turning into Wright. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wright's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brandis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (15) vs (2) Brandis
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Brandis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wright's guard.
Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
Wright moves into full guard.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (17) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brandis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wright takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luis Ganador (ranked 7524 p4p, 514 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2245 p4p, 212 weight class). Ganador comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Brandis has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Luis Ganador! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Ganador sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganador napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ganador (0) vs (4) Brandis
Ganador wants to control but Brandis postures up.
Ganador gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ganador defends it well.
Ganador's coaches at True North Fight Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador is refusing to be controlled, as Brandis sits in half guard.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Ganador defends the submission attempt.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Ganador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Ganador defends the submission attempt.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador won't allow Brandis to pass to mount.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandis wants to control but Ganador is keeping him busy.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ganador is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ganador is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brandis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ganador knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ganador wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy.
Brandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ganador won't allow Brandis to pass to mount.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Ganador is defending it quite comfortably.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ganador defends it well.
Ganador wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Brandis trying to control the action but Ganador is working from the bottom.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ganador wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Brandis trying to mount his opponent but Ganador defends it.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ganador tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
Ganador looking for submissions off his back.
Ganador is holding on to half guard well.
Brandis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ganador has recovered full guard.
Brandis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brandis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis passes Ganador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandis tries to pass to full mount but Ganador defends it.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but Ganador is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandis to get the leverage.
Ganador is refusing to be controlled, as Brandis sits in half guard.
Ganador trying to control from the bottom.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but Ganador is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandis to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ganador has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ganador is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Brandis trying to mount his opponent but Ganador defends it.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Ganador defends the submission attempt.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Ganador defends the submission attempt.
Ganador wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ganador is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ganador sees it coming and defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is looking to control Brandis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ganador avoid being mounted?
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Ganador is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Ganador defends the submission attempt.
Brandis prevents Ganador from improving his position.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Ganador is defending it quite comfortably.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ganador defends it well.
Ganador tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 4 to 0.
Fletch Brandis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2222 p4p, 197 weight class) and Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 6617 p4p, 711 weight class). Brandis comes into the arena with Voodoo blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dowiyogo's choice of entrance music: another life - kano. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Grover Dowiyogo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown but Dowiyogo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dowiyogo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brandis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dowiyogo prevents it.
Dowiyogo decides to pull guard.
Brandis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dowiyogo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dowiyogo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dowiyogo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (0) vs (4) Dowiyogo
Dowiyogo wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
Dowiyogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandis is defending well.
Brandis prevents Dowiyogo from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brandis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brandis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brandis working for a triangle but Dowiyogo defends it easily.
Dowiyogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo looking to pass the guard.
Dowiyogo stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
Brandis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dowiyogo escapes and throws Brandis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (7) Dowiyogo
Brandis wants to control but Dowiyogo postures up.
Brandis is not content to let Dowiyogo control the position.
Dowiyogo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo tries to advance to mount but Brandis denies him.
Dowiyogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandis keeps working.
Brandis tries to bench press Dowiyogo off him but Dowiyogo keeps the position.
Brandis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dowiyogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dowiyogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dowiyogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Brandis looking for a guillotine here but Dowiyogo defends easily.
Brandis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dowiyogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brandis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dowiyogo has his hands clasped together but Brandis extends and breaks Dowiyogo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Brandis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shark Tooth Spider Bite (ranked 7426 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2221 p4p, 199 weight class). Brandis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voodoo. Shark Tooth Spider Bite had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shark Tooth Spider Bite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spider Bite feinted with a counter takedown.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown but Spider Bite shows good takedown defense.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown. Spider Bite tries to sprawl out of it but Brandis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spider Bite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shark Tooth Spider Bite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt - Spider Bite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Spider Bite. No joy for Brandis on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt.
Spider Bite appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spider Bite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spider Bite! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spider Bite (0) vs (4) Brandis
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider Bite manages to get back to half guard.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spider Bite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spider Bite is looking to improve his position.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Spider Bite is working away.
Spider Bite trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spider Bite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brandis prevents Spider Bite from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spider Bite doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but Spider Bite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandis to get the leverage.
Spider Bite tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spider Bite defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider Bite is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
Brandis is thwarting Spider Bite's attempts to control the position.
Spider Bite wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spider Bite manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spider Bite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spider Bite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandis trying to move into half guard but instead Spider Bite has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spider Bite (2) vs (4) Brandis
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Spider Bite tries to pass.
Spider Bite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spider Bite (2) vs (6) Brandis
Spider Bite looking for a sweep. Not yet Spider Bite, not yet.
Brandis content to stall in guard here.
Spider Bite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spider Bite trying to control the position.
Brandis forces his way into half guard.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spider Bite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spider Bite holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spider Bite sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandis is looking to advance position but Spider Bite won't allow it.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spider Bite (2) vs (9) Brandis
Brandis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spider Bite manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spider Bite is looking for a sweep.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spider Bite, who protects the arm well.
Spider Bite tries to improve position but can't.
Spider Bite struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Spider Bite's face as Brandis controls the position.
Spider Bite is trying to work for a sweep but Brandis has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spider Bite (2) vs (11) Brandis
Spider Bite regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spider Bite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spider Bite is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spider Bite manages to get to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spider Bite manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brandis has Spider Bite in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spider Bite (4) vs (11) Brandis
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Spider Bite pushes his legs off easily.
Spider Bite 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.
Spider Bite trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spider Bite stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Spider Bite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spider Bite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spider Bite has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
Spider Bite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spider Bite trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Spider Bite is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spider Bite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spider Bite trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spider Bite has passed into half guard!
Spider Bite trying to pass the guard but Brandis defending well.
Spider Bite is working for a kimura but Brandis is defending it quite comfortably.
Brandis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spider Bite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spider Bite.
Brandis trying to control here.
Brandis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spider Bite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spider Bite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spider Bite wants to free his trapped foot but Brandis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brandis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spider Bite has picked Brandis up and slammed him! Brandis can't keep hold of the triangle and Spider Bite manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spider Bite (7) vs (11) Brandis
Spider Bite tries to advance to mount but Brandis instead regains half guard.
Spider Bite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spider Bite seems to be working for a kimura but Brandis defends the submission attempt.
Brandis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spider Bite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spider Bite (7) vs (13) Brandis
Brandis passes into half guard.
Spider Bite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spider Bite (7) vs (16) Brandis
Spider Bite struggling a bit here.
Brandis swings around for an armbar but Spider Bite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spider Bite (9) vs (16) Brandis
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spider Bite (9) vs (18) Brandis
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spider Bite is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spider Bite has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spider Bite (11) vs (18) Brandis
Spider Bite trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spider Bite is really struggling to control Brandis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 18 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Fletch Brandis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Meechum (ranked 22188 p4p, 681 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2135 p4p, 217 weight class). Brandis has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harold Meechum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brandis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Meechum (0) vs (4) Brandis
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meechum gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Meechum (0) vs (6) Brandis
Meechum wants to hold on but Brandis pushes him away.
Meechum is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandis working for a submission but Meechum is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Meechum is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (2) vs (6) Brandis
Meechum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meechum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (2) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meechum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meechum controls Brandis momentarily but Brandis frees himself.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Meechum is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Meechum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis 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.
Meechum has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (4) vs (8) Brandis
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (4) vs (10) Brandis
Meechum has control of Brandis's left arm, preventing Brandis from doing any damage.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (6) vs (10) Brandis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has his foot on Meechum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meechum works his way back into a safe position though.
Meechum trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meechum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Meechum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meechum has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meechum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meechum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully.
Meechum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meechum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Meechum pushes his legs off easily.
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (6) vs (12) Brandis
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Meechum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandis passes into side control, despite Meechum's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (6) vs (15) Brandis
Brandis tries to advance to mount but Meechum denies him.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandis wants to control but Meechum is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meechum stops Brandis from passing to mount.
Meechum can't do much from the bottom here.
Meechum is trying to improve his position.
Brandis swings around for an armbar but Meechum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (8) vs (15) Brandis
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (8) vs (17) Brandis
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meechum defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meechum actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meechum defends it well.
Meechum won't allow Brandis to pass to mount.
Brandis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (8) vs (20) Brandis
Brandis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Meechum has worked his arm free - good work by Meechum!
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meechum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brandis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meechum (12) vs (20) Brandis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis can't escape the position.
Brandis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Meechum stalling away here and it's allowed Brandis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Meechum is proving a slippery customer.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meechum is one step ahead there.
Brandis looking for subs off his back but Meechum has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Brandis is trying to control the position but Meechum postures up.
Brandis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meechum looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (12) vs (22) Brandis
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (14) vs (22) Brandis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Meechum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meechum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Meechum advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (17) vs (22) Brandis
Brandis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Meechum off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meechum (17) vs (26) Brandis
Brandis avoiding Meechum 's attempts to control his hands.
Brandis is looking for the choke from the back position but Meechum is controlling his hands well.
Brandis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meechum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meechum for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tightening his grip on Meechum, looking for the choke.
Brandis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meechum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meechum for a finish.
Brandis has got his arm under Meechum's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Meechum has spun round into Brandis's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (19) vs (26) Brandis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 26 to 19.
A victorious Fletch Brandis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Lupe 8 Perfomance
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Seventeen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brandis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Seventeen tries to pass.
Seventeen trying to move into half guard but instead Brandis has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Brandis postures up in Seventeen 's guard and throws a big left but Seventeen blocks it.
Seventeen pulls Brandis in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandis from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Brandis stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Seventeen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Brandis manages to get his head free but now Seventeen has transitioned to an armbar! Brandis grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Seventeen ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Seventeen !
Android Seventeen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
TBD#32: Dali vs Brandis
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Brandis throws an off balance right hand
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Dali misses with a body kick.
Brandis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dali in his tracks.
Dali walks into a straight right hand from Brandis.
Dali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Dali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandis misses with a left hand
and Dali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandis's knee momentarily.
Brandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandis.#CL#
Dali clinches with his opponent.
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!
Brandis is trying to break free.#T1#
Brandis tries for a takedown but Dali manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dali.
Dali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandiss head.
A shot in the inside from Dali.
Brandis is looking to break free of the clinch but Dali has double underhooks.
Dali gets through Brandis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Dali manages to break the clinch.
Brandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dali is just out of range.
Arany Dali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dali counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Brandis is rocked!
Arany Dali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Brandis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dali counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arany Dali!
Arany Dali retains his heavyweight title!
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
TBD#28 Brah vs Dee II
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Coco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coco.
Coco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coco drops his hands momentarily and Brandis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Coco avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Coco misses the target.
Coco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco.
Nice shot lands for Brandis.
Brandis scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coco as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Coco.
A head kick from Coco lands but Brandis takes it in his stride.
Brandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coco.
Coco moves out of range of the strikes.
Coco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandis throws a shot from downtown. Coco moves away and avoids it.
Coco with a nice cross.#T1#
Brandis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coco in his tracks.
Coco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coco swinging wildly here.
Brandis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Brandis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Brandis is rocked!
Coco moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Coco finish him?
A big left from Brandis misses.
Brandis seems to have recovered his senses.
Brandis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandis scores with a decent looking hook.
Coco drops his hands momentarily and Brandis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
Fanta Coco's cut is getting worse.
Brandis closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Coco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TBD#25 DALI vs. MEGATON
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Brandis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Ngannou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandis on the side of the head.
Ngannou throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ngannou has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
Brandis lands a left and a right that send Ngannou crashing to the mat, dazed. Brandis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ngannou is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Ngannou has been cut.
Brandis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngannou doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngannou throws the left hand but Brandis avoids the punch easily.
Brandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngannou moves away.
Brandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngannou is just out of range.
Brandis connects with a nice cross there... Ngannou is looking wobbly and Brandis recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ngannou to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Brandis jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
A less than humble Fletch Brandis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TBD#24
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Brandis misses with a combination
and Fortuyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Fortuyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandis doesn't seem phased though.
Brandis misses the body punch
and Fortuyn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brandis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brandis throws a body punch but Fortuyn moves out of range.
Brandis misses with a hook
and Fortuyn counters with a solid body kick.
Brandis misses with a body shot.
Fortuyn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brandis blocks it well.
Fortuyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Brandis is rocked!
Fortuyn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortuyn keeps Brandis at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Brandis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Brandis misses
and Fortuyn counters with a monster head kick that knocks Brandis out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maikel Fortuyn!
A relieved looking Maikel Fortuyn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
TBD#21 BULVER vs. DEE
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Brandis fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandis throws a jab when Wolff was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wolff tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Brandis misses its intended target.
Brandis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolff under the eye.
Brandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolff.
Wolff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brandis manages to circle out of the way.
Wolff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brandis misses with a wild body shot.
Wolff is looking to counter the offense by Brandis and move into the clinch.
Brandis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandis.
It looked like Wolff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandis.
Brandis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wolff takes one to the chin there.
Wolff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandis. That did some damage!
Brandis misses with an uppercut
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandis throws a looping overhand right but Wolff ducks down to avoid it.
Fletch Brandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff takes one to the chin there.
Brandis throws a hook but Wolff avoids it easily.
Wolff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Wolff was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Wolff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Brandis swings for the body but Wolff moves out of range.
#CL#
Wolff drives through and clinches with Brandis against the cage.
Wolff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
Brandis is trying to push Wolff away but Wolff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brandis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brandis working hard to break the clinch.
Wolff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Wolff as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wolff as the two fighters clinch.
Brandis looks winded!
Wolff has Brandis pressed against the cage, preventing Brandis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolff pushes Brandis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolff lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandiss head.
Wolff lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Brandis is rocked!
Wolff dips a shoulder and cracks Brandis with a mighty uppercut! Brandis falls back against the cage and Wolff unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brandis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wolff screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bartholomäus Wolff rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
TBD#18 ANDERSON vs. ROMERO
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Brandis lands a big right hand that sends Elsa crashing to the mat! Brandis stays standing though and waves Elsa back to his feet!#ROC2#
Elsa is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Queen Elsa has been cut.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Elsa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elsa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Elsa limp body while Brandis jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
TBD#17 CARTER vs. BEAST
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Übensplikt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandis defends well and Übensplikt ends up having to push Brandis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Übensplikt's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Übensplikt has been cut.
Brandis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Übensplikt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Übensplikt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Übensplikt somewhat.
Brandis tests Übensplikt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Übensplikt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Übensplikt looks winded!
Brandis lands a glancing blow to the side of Übensplikt's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Wolfgang Übensplikt's cut even more.
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!
Übensplikt takes one on the button.
Brandis knocks out Übensplikt with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Brandis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Brandis picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Wolfgang Übensplikt was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations.'.
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Event:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Holloway misses with the combination.
Brandis walks into a stiff left hand from Holloway .
Holloway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Brandis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holloway . #KD#
Holloway drops Brandis with a left and a right! Oh, Brandis is hurt - Holloway dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Brandis is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandis wants to control but Holloway postures up.
Brandis is still in real trouble! Can Holloway finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holloway advances to full mount. #SUB#
Holloway wants to finish this one by submission but Brandis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Holloway .
Brandis seems to have recovered his senses.
Brandis working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Holloway fails to take his opponent's back.
Brandis is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Holloway has hold of Brandis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brandis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Holloway looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holloway throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brandis tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Brandis is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Holloway punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brandis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Holloway .
Brandis is looking to improve his position but Holloway isn't that keen on the idea.
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding Holloway 's attempts to control the action.
Holloway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Holloway working for a submission but Brandis is keeping him at bay.
Brandis is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Brandis tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Brandis is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Holloway is working for a guillotine from mount but Brandis frees his head quite easily.
Holloway tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding Holloway 's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fletch Brandis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holloway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandis can do to turn this around?
Brandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandis works over Holloway 's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Holloway has been cut.
Brandis takes a swing at Holloway 's ribcage but misses.
Brandis digs a good body shot into Holloway 's ribs.
Brandis jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Jay Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Brandis misses with an uppercut.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brandis lands a really nice looking cross but Holloway seems unphased.
Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Brandis avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
A punch combination from Brandis misses.
Holloway staying out of range there.
Brandis blocks a jab.
Brandis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway leaves his chin hanging out and Brandis seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Holloway crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
After winning the bout, Fletch Brandis 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:
TBD#10 NILSEN vs. DALI
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandis misses with a double jab.
Velvet misses with a few strikes there.
Velvet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velvet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velvet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velvet misses with a few strikes there.
Brandis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Brandis rushes Velvet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Brandis - that landed with a thud.
Brandis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velvet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brandis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velvet has had enough of the clinch but Brandis keeps him there for the moment.
Velvet has had enough of the clinch but Brandis keeps him there for the moment.
Brandis lands a nice uppercut.
Velvet takes a shot to the head.
Brandis lands an uppercut.
Velvet is breathing heavily.#BC#
Velvet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Velvet. Those never looked like landing.
Velvet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Velvet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandis circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Brandis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velvet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brandis counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Velvet badly! He tries to strike back but Brandis puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Velvet out cold! Oh man, Velvet will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
A very excited looking Fletch Brandis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TBD#6 VIKI vs. BULVER
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Holloway finds it's target.
Brandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Jay Holloway has been cut.
Holloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holloway lands the left hand.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Brandis's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Brandis.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Brandis.
As Brandis backs off Holloway throws a huge counter combo but Brandis manages to avoid it all.
Brandis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holloway throws an overhand right that drops Brandis like a sack of potatoes! Holloway dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Holloway !
Jay Holloway took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
KFC 32: Leary vs Johnson 3
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Pearson finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
Brandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Brandis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandis misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brandis right on the button. Brandis goes down! Pearson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pearson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
A victorious Norman Pearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandis misses with a double jab
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Missfeld let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brandis steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Missfeld is out on his feet! Brandis sets himself and nearly takes Missfeld's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fletch Brandis!
After the fight, Fletch Brandis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Victor Missfeld had this to say: 'I understand my performance today wasn't the best, but I feel like the best is yet to come, so I'll be back.'.
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Event:
DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Smelcer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smelcer tries to clinch but Brandis moves away #KD#
and Brandis counters with a crisp one two that drops Smelcer ! Brandis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smelcer to his feet! Smelcer is in big trouble!
Brandis fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smelcer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smelcer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smelcer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smelcer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandis lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Smelcer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smelcer tries to clinch but Brandis moves away
and Brandis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smelcer is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandis finish him?
Brandis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Smelcer looks winded!
Brandis dances in with a quick combination. Smelcer is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Brandis snaps Smelcer 's head back. Smelcer stumbles backwards against the cage. Brandis steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smelcer 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smelcer just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank Zenith Nutrition and Venum for sponsoring my training. You can win with me and them!'.
Jeromy Smelcer was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't win them all but I will ko that guy next time'.
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Event:
DFN#4 Bang vs Butcher
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandis avoids the body shot from Routh.
Brandis dives in for a single leg takedown but Routh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Routh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandis avoids the head kick by Routh.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
Routh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandis finds it's way round the side to connect with Routh's head. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Brandis has knocked Routh down with a huge combo! Brandis steps away and waves a wobbly Routh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Routh has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Routh. That's going to slow Brandis down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Routh. Brandis does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Routh moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Routh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Routh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandis is defending well.#T1#
Good body shot from Brandis.
A nice left hand lands by Brandis.
Routh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandis.
Brandis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brandis slows down the pace here.
Brandis lands a hook that snaps the head of Routh backwards. #ROC2#
Routh is rocked!
Brandis digs a right hand into Routh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Routh's gas tank.
Routh tries to break the clinch but Brandis is controlling the position.
Brandis lands a nice shot to the body.
Routh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brandis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Routh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandis pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Brandis does no damage. #T2#
Brandis misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Brandis gets tackled into the cage by Routh. Routh maintains the clinch.
Routh stalling in the clinch but Brandis improves position.
A short right from Brandis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandis taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Brandis.
Brandis blocks an uppercut.
Brandis is struggling to control the position.
Routh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandis scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Routh's efforts to push away.
Brandis works on Routh's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nice body punch from Brandis - that landed with a thud.
Routh is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Routh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandis lands a body shot.
Brandis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brandis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Brandis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Routh drives through and clinches with Brandis against the cage.
Brandis stalling the fight.
Brandis keeps control of Routh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brandis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Routh up against the cage.#T4#
Brandis lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandis.
Brandis tries to break the clinch but Routh is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandis.
Brandis effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Brandis.
Come on Brandis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brandis has Routh pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brandis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fletch Brandis.
Brandis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Routh backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletch Brandis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Routh's cut.
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#
Brandis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Routh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Routh gets a clinch.
Brandis stalls.
Routh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandis.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandis.
#BC2#
Brandis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fletch Brandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Brandis. Those never looked like landing.
Routh misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis throws a right and a left that Routh avoids nicely.
Brandis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Routh tries to counter with a takedown but Brandis is quick to defend against it.
Brandis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Routh momentarily.
Routh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brandis.
Peter Routh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Routh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Brandis connects with a nice cross there... Routh is looking wobbly and Brandis recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Routh to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Brandis jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank Zenith Nutrition and Venum for sponsoring my training. You can win with me and them!'.
Peter Routh spoke after the fight, saying 'Unlucky loss for myself but next time i fight i will win '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandis misses with a few strikes there.
Brandis misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Brandis pushes Gould up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Gould manages to break the clinch.
Brandis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gould swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandis.#CL2#
Brandis pushes Gould up against the cage in a clinch.
Gould scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gould manages to break the clinch.
Gould misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Brandis closes the distance and pushes Gould back into the cage.
Brandis tries to break free but Gould pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Gould breaks the clinch.
Gould pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Gould counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Gould breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Gould drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Gould decides to stand back up.
Brandis connects with a superb combination that knocks Gould out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Brandis before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gould!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandis.
#CL2#
Brandis instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs cracks Brandis with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Jacobs misses.
Brandis wants to counter the offense by Jacobs and move into the clinch position.
Brandis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandis throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Brandis.
Jacobs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Brandis has knocked Jacobs down with a huge combo! Brandis steps away and waves a wobbly Jacobs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Jacobs is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Jacobs has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandis moves in close and cracks Jacobs with a massive right hand! Jacobs, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
A victorious Fletch Brandis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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