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Event:
EG 6: Day of Wreckoning
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Good shot there by Twister. Twister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Twister throws a sloppy head kick and Umtiti moves out of range easily. Umtiti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Twister defends it well. A punch lands to the side of Umtiti 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2# Umtiti rushes Twister and presses him up against the cage. Twister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umtiti backwards. #TD# Twister has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Umtiti uses from the top position. Twister is trying to control the position but Umtiti postures up. Twister wants to sweep but no luck. Umtiti postures up and lands a big shot to Twister's brow. Umtiti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Umtiti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Twister's head. Twister controls Umtiti momentarily but Umtiti frees himself. Twister wants to sweep here but Umtiti controlling him for the moment. Twister is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umtiti's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Umtiti trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Umtiti with a nice head shot there. Umtiti stays in close to Twister's body and controls the position. #SUB# Twister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umtiti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Umtiti won't allow Twister to sweep him here. Umtiti trying to control but Twister is working from the bottom. Umtiti with a nice head shot there. Umtiti trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Umtiti 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. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Twister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umtiti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umtiti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Twister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umtiti defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Umtiti 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. Twister pulls Umtiti in close to prevent any damage. Umtiti 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. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Twister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Umtiti works over Twister with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Umtiti working some strikes from top position. Umtiti trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Umtiti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Umtiti advances position into side control! Umtiti looks up at the clock and then as Twister takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Umtiti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Umtiti grinds an elbow into Twister's temple. Twister looks to move to half guard but instead Umtiti has passed into mount! Damn! Twister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Umtiti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Umtiti working the ground and pound effectively.
Twister is breathing heavily.#T4# Umtiti lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Twister! Umtiti sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Twister and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Solongo Umtiti! Solongo Umtiti retains his super heavyweight title! Solongo Umtiti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EG: Monday Night Fist Fight
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1# Twister throws a body shot but no joy. And Fawkes counters with a quick kick to the body but Twister blocks it. Fawkes moves out of range as Twister strikes.#TD# Fawkes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2# Twister manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fawkes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Twister has a couple of punches blocked by Fawkes.
Fawkes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Mr Twister has been cut. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Twister 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. Twister misses with a short punch on the inside. Twister throws a head punch that misses. Twister scores with an uppercut up the middle. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Fawkes on the inside. Fawkes scores with a shot to the side of Twister's head. Fawkes lands an elbow that stopped Twister in his tracks for a moment. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Twister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fawkes. Twister misses with the head strike.
Twister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fawkes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knees to the body from Fawkes.
Twister looks winded! Fawkes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Fawkes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fawkes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fawkes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fawkes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Fawkes breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Fawkes darts in and clinches Twister up against the cage.#BC# Fawkes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Fawkes rushes Twister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Twister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Fawkes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Fawkes gets a clinch. Fawkes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fawkes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fawkes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Fawkes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Fawkes moves into the clinch. Fawkes lands a right hand. Twister takes a shot to the head. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fawkes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Fawkes breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Fawkes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Fawkes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Twister regains guard immediately. Fawkes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fawkes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fawkes postures up.
Fawkes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fawkes chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fawkes tries to stand but Twister is controlling from the bottom. Fawkes with a nice head shot there. Fawkes cracks Twister with a solid left hand. Fawkes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Fawkes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fawkes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Twister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Twister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Fawkes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fawkes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fawkes keeping moving, preventing Twister from controlling successfully. Fawkes 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. Fawkes wants to get back to his feet but Twister is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4# Twister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fawkes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fawkes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fawkes is trying to control the position but Twister postures up. Twister wants to stand but Fawkes is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Twister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fawkes throws a head kick that misses. Twister looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Guy Fawkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Twister has taken the fight to the clinch.
Twister misses with a punch to the body.
Twister lands a right hand. #TD# Fawkes decides to pull guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fawkes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Fawkes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr Twister's cut. That's time! Fawkes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Twister feints and as Fawkes raises his hands in defense, Twister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Twister trying to control the position from guard on top but Fawkes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fawkes scores with a nice shot. Twister won't allow Fawkes to get back to his feet. Fawkes keeping moving, preventing Twister from controlling successfully. Twister slips nicely into half guard. Guy Fawkes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Twister prevents Fawkes from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Twister is looking for a kimura but Fawkes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Twister to get the leverage. Fawkes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fawkes tries to get out of the position. Fawkes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1# Fawkes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Twister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fawkes is trying to stand back up but Twister is controlling him
Fawkes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fawkes is trying to stand back up but Twister is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Twister misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL# Fawkes clinches. #BC# Fawkes manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Fawkes darts in and clinches Twister up against the cage.#BC# Fawkes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fawkes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twister can do to turn this around?#T2##CL# Fawkes has managed to clinch.
Twister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy Fawkes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fawkes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fawkes lands an uppercut. Fawkes scores with a knee to the head.
Fawkes blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Fawkes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Twister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fawkes working some nice short punches in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fawkes lands an uppercut. Fawkes is working Twister over against the cage. Twister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Fawkes. Fawkes scores with a nice hook to the head. Fawkes lands a hook that snaps the head of Twister backwards. Twister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3# Twister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fawkes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fawkes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fawkes lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Fawkes breaks the clinch.
#CL# Fawkes closes the distance and pushes Twister back into the cage. A short left from Fawkes. #BC# Fawkes breaks the clinch.
#CL# Fawkes takes the fight into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Fawkes scores with a nice short uppercut. Fawkes lands a knee to the body.
#TD# Fawkes successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Twister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fawkes wants to stand up but Twister is controlling him. #T4# Twister with a flurry of punches that miss. Fawkes wants to stand but Twister is controlling the position. Fawkes keeping moving, preventing Twister from controlling successfully. Fawkes wants to stand and escape but Twister is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fawkes throws a head kick that half lands.
Twister misses with a low kick.#CL# Fawkes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Fawkes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mr Twister's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Fawkes drives through and clinches with Twister against the cage.
#BC# Fawkes breaks the clinch.
#TD# Fawkes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Fawkes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twister on the ground. Twister is looking to escape. Twister gets full guard.#SUB2# Twister has his feet on Fawkes's thighs here. He's pushed Fawkes 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! Fawkes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Twister!
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Event:
EG: 3
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Umtiti. Beautiful body shot.#CL2# Twister closes the distance and clinches. Twister has a couple of punches blocked by Umtiti.
Umtiti is looking for a takedown. Twister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Umtiti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Twister looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Umtiti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Twister! Umtiti working the ground and pound. Umtiti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Umtiti working the ground and pound. Twister is letting Umtiti control him for a moment. Umtiti grinds an elbow into Twister's temple. 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! Twister tries to improve position but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Twister is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1# Umtiti scores with a couple of short elbows. Umtiti lands a nice forearm strike. Umtiti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Twister is working to avoid the ground and pound but Umtiti connects with a decent elbow. Umtiti cracks Twister with an elbow. That is naaassty. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Umtiti lands an elbow. Twister taking a bit of punishment here - Umtiti scoring with strikes. Twister tries to improve position but can't. Umtiti grinds an elbow into Twister's temple. Umtiti working the head with strikes. Umtiti scoring with punches from side control. Umtiti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Umtiti working the ground and pound from side control. Twister tries to buck Umtiti off but Umtiti is having none of it.#T2# Twister sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Umtiti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Umtiti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Twister looks winded! Twister gets back to full guard.
Twister keeping moving, preventing Umtiti from controlling successfully. Twister has momentary wrist control but Umtiti slips an elbow through the middle. Twister tries to land a sweep but no joy. Umtiti is working Twister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Umtiti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Umtiti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Twister's head. Twister managing to control the position. #SUB2# Twister has his foot on Umtiti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umtiti works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Twister keeping moving, preventing Umtiti from controlling successfully. Umtiti scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Umtiti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Umtiti stands up over Twister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Umtiti lands a couple of decent looking shots. Umtiti works over Twister with some ground and pound from guard. Twister being controlled here, momentarily. Umtiti scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# Twister is looking to sweep but instead, Umtiti has passed into half guard.
Twister is looking to improve his position.
Umtiti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Twister is looking for a sweep. Umtiti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Umtiti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Twister tries to roll over but Umtiti keeps him under control. Umtiti scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Umtiti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Twister is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solongo Umtiti 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##TD# Umtiti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Twister napping and manages to drive through into side control! Umtiti lands a few punches from side control. Twister manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Twister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umtiti's head. Umtiti is trying to stand up here but Twister is controlling him well. Twister scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Umtiti wants to get back to his feet. Twister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umtiti keeps working. Umtiti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Twister. Twister prevents Umtiti from standing back up.
#T1# Twister is pressing down on Umtiti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umtiti is holding on for now. Twister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Umtiti defending well though. Umtiti is not content to let Twister control the position. Twister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Umtiti is refusing to be controlled, as Twister sits in half guard. Twister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Umtiti won't allow Twister to pass to mount. Twister is looking to take a break and control but Umtiti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A swing and a miss from Twister. Umtiti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Twister defends it nicely. Twister works Umtiti's body with a nice hook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Umtiti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2# Twister closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Umtiti did well to prevent Twister getting side control. Umtiti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Twister. #T3# Twister is looking to take a break and control but Umtiti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Twister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Umtiti pushes Twister off looking to stand but Twister dives back in and keeps control.
Umtiti won't allow Twister to pass to mount. Umtiti tries to kick Twister off but Twister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Twister thows a huge punch but Umtiti dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Twister seems content to control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD# Umtiti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Umtiti working Twister over with strikes. Umtiti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Twister wants to control but Umtiti is keeping busy and won't allow it. Twister has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Twister tries to get to full guard but Umtiti has control of the leg. Twister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umtiti. Umtiti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Twister wants to control but Umtiti is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Twister is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Twister will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Twister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Twister lands with a slapping head kick. Umtiti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Twister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umtiti.#CL# Umtiti moves into range and clinches up with Twister. Twister swings wildly with an uppercut but Umtiti uses good head movement to avoid it. Twister wants to stall.
Twister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umtiti goes for a takedown attempt but Twister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Umtiti throws the left hand but Twister avoids the punch easily.#T1# Umtiti slips under a jab from Twister. Twister throws a low kick but Umtiti moves out of range easily. Umtiti appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Twister misses with a leg kick. Twister scores with a hook.#CL# Umtiti closes the distance and pushes Twister back into the cage. Umtiti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Twister pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Umtiti gets a clinch. Twister has a couple of punches blocked by Umtiti.
Umtiti is working for takedown but Twister is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solongo Umtiti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Twister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Umtiti regains guard.
Twister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Twister pushing down on Umtiti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Umtiti is trying to stand back up but Twister is controlling him
Solongo Umtiti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Twister 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.
Twister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umtiti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Twister lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Umtiti tries to kick Twister off but Twister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Umtiti is not content to let Twister control the position. Twister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Twister missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Twister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Twister is working for a kimura but Umtiti is defending it quite comfortably.
Umtiti tries to kick Twister off but Twister keeps his base steady and stays in 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.#SUB2# Twister is looking for a kimura but Umtiti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Twister to get the leverage. Umtiti looks like he's trying to stand up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Twister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Twister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Umtiti shoots in looking for a takedown. Twister tries to sprawl out of it but Umtiti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Twister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A looping hook to the body misses from Umtiti. Twister does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Twister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Twister has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mr Twister!
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