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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dimitri Kowalchuk (ranked 4281 p4p, 345 weight class) and John McCoy (ranked 7844 p4p, 489 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dimitri Kowalchuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John McCoy !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kowalchuk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCoy was covering up waiting for the punch and Kowalchuk finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (0) McCoy
Kowalchuk has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kowalchuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (2) McCoy
McCoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalchuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCoy escapes and throws Kowalchuk's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (5) McCoy
Kowalchuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kowalchuk is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalchuk is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalchuk, who protects the arm well.
Kowalchuk tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kowalchuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I've been told that McCoy has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
McCoy staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is looking for a sweep.
McCoy controls the position.
Kowalchuk tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
McCoy wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalchuk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCoy stalling.
Kowalchuk tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
McCoy wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk wants to sweep but McCoy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (8) McCoy
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalchuk keeps working.
Kowalchuk is looking to reverse the position.
Kowalchuk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kowalchuk looking for a kimura from the bottom but McCoy passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (11) McCoy
McCoy staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
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.
McCoy trying to control the position but Kowalchuk is working away.
Kowalchuk tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy trying to control the position but Kowalchuk is working away.
The referee asks McCoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCoy taking a breather here.
Kowalchuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalchuk, who protects the arm well.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control the position but Kowalchuk is working away.
McCoy controls the position.
Kowalchuk tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Kowalchuk is not content to let McCoy control the position.
McCoy tries for a kimura but Kowalchuk is defending well.
Kowalchuk is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling from side mount.
Kowalchuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
McCoy trying to control the action but Kowalchuk is working from the bottom.
Kowalchuk is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to escape the position but McCoy is controlling the position.
McCoy wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
Kowalchuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy controls the position from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Kowalchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalchuk is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalchuk tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is staying tight to Kowalchuk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy controls the position from side control.
Kowalchuk gets back to half guard.
McCoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCoy is looking for a kimura here.
McCoy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (14) McCoy
Kowalchuk is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
McCoy controlling from the full mount.
Kowalchuk is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCoy moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kowalchuk (2) vs (17) McCoy
McCoy looking for the RNC.
McCoy trying to control momentarily.
McCoy is hanging on to Kowalchuk's back as he tries to escape.
McCoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kowalchuk staying busy and making it hard for McCoy to control.
McCoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kowalchuk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCoy has good solid back control here.
Kowalchuk staying busy and making it hard for McCoy to control.
Kowalchuk tries to escape the position.
Good control from McCoy .
McCoy controlling well, preventing Kowalchuk from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is breathing heavily.
McCoy has the hooks in. Kowalchuk is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. McCoy passes his arm under Kowalchuk's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Kowalchuk taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCoy ! |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1477 p4p, 155 weight class) and Dimitri Kowalchuk (ranked 4158 p4p, 338 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dimitri Kowalchuk!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kowalchuk moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.
Salvatore rushes Kowalchuk and presses him up against the ropes.
Kowalchuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been hearing reports that Salvatore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kowalchuk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salvatore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kowalchuk to the mat. Kowalchuk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalchuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalchuk's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Kowalchuk sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalchuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Kowalchuk tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Kowalchuk is working away.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is trying to control. Kowalchuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalchuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
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.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Kowalchuk defending well.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but Kowalchuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salvatore to get the leverage.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Salvatore is pressing down on Kowalchuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalchuk is holding on for now.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalchuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalchuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (8) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Kowalchuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore working for a submission but Kowalchuk is keeping him at bay.
Kowalchuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salvatore is working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk frees his head quite easily.
Salvatore wants to finish this one by submission but Kowalchuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salvatore.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore has hold of Kowalchuk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kowalchuk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore wants to finish this one by submission but Kowalchuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salvatore.
Salvatore is working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk frees his head quite easily.
Kowalchuk is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk is in no mood to give up.
Salvatore quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Salvatore but it's paid off an Kowalchuk is forced to tap! Nice work by Salvatore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TBD31: CARTER vs BEAST II
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Baby keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalchuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kowalchuk misses with a takedown
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up
and Kowalchuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baby lands a nice looking body shot.
Baby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalchuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalchuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Baby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby jabs at Kowalchuk's body.
Kowalchuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalchuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Baby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baby lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Baby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baby.
Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kowalchuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baby scores with a body shot.
Baby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Kowalchuk forces Baby back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalchuk is trying to pull guard but Baby has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Baby manages to break the clinch.
Baby stuns Kowalchuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Baby catches Kowalchuk right on the button with a cross.
Kowalchuk misses with a hook
and Baby counters with a straight right hand.
Baby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalchuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kowalchuk rushes Baby and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalchuk jumps guard but Baby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Kowalchuk.#BC#
Baby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up.
Baby scores with a jab. Kowalchuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maxxy Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalchuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up.#T2#
Baby cracks Kowalchuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kowalchuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Baby circles away.
Baby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kowalchuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Baby manages to break the clinch.
Kowalchuk dives in and grabs Baby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baby pushes down on Kowalchuk's head and hops out.
Baby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up but Baby circles away and keeps his distance.
Baby digs a good hook to Kowalchuk's body.
Nice shot lands for Baby.
Baby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Baby.
Baby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baby thuds his right hand into Kowalchuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baby lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Baby.#T3#
Baby lands with a hook. Kowalchuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalchuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baby connects with the punch.
Kowalchuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baby lands a jab.
Baby lands a lovely overhand right.
Kowalchuk moves to clinch but Baby breaks away
and Baby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Baby.
Baby swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalchuk.
Baby is looking to counter punch.
Baby clobbers Kowalchuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalchuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Baby finds it's target.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalchuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Baby's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baby lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalchuk's head back.
Kowalchuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baby connects with a jab.
Baby lands a head shot.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up but Baby circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalchuk tries for a takedown but Baby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Baby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalchuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baby scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kowalchuk wants to clinch up but Baby keeps it at a distance.
Baby's corner calls for a 1-2. Baby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalchuk has time to react.
Baby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Baby lands with a hook. Kowalchuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baby digs a good body shot into Kowalchuk's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalchuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baby moves out of range of the strikes.
Baby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kowalchuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalchuk staying out of range there.
Kowalchuk tries to counter with a clinch but Baby shakes him off and moves away.
Baby digs a good body shot into Kowalchuk's ribs.
Baby with a nice cross.
Kowalchuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baby swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalchuk.
Baby lands a jab to Kowalchuk's midsection.
Baby with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baby works Kowalchuk's body with a nice hook.
Baby lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Baby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baby scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Baby.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch there but Baby circles away.
Kowalchuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalchuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baby scores with a jab.
Kowalchuk is looking to clinch but Baby is avoiding it.
Kowalchuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Baby misses its target.
Baby tests Kowalchuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baby with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Baby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalchuk's head backwards.
No luck for Kowalchuk with that takedown attempt.
Baby circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Baby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalchuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalchuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maxxy Baby is winning the standup battle so far.
Baby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Kowalchuk is rocked!
Baby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baby connects with a body shot that sends Kowalchuk's belly button to the back.
Kowalchuk takes one to the side of the head.
Kowalchuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Baby finish him?
Baby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalchuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Baby sizes up Kowalchuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalchuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Baby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut lands for Baby. That snapped Kowalchuk's head back.
Baby lands a jab.
Kowalchuk walks into a left hand.
Baby lands with a straight right. Kowalchuk didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Baby scores with a jab.
Kowalchuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
and Baby counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kowalchuk! He's just covering up as Baby starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxxy Baby!
Maxxy Baby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TBD#27 Lo VS Kulina
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kowalchuk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalchuk lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyme trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalchuk is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Tyme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyme seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Tyme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalchuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyme dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kowalchuk keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking for a triangle here but Tyme uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kowalchuk tries to buck Tyme off but Tyme is having none of it.#T1#
Tyme is staying tight to Kowalchuk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kowalchuk is looking to reverse the position.
Tyme remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kowalchuk manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tyme 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.
Tyme wants to pass the guard but Kowalchuk is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tyme is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyme trying to mount his opponent but Kowalchuk defends it. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyme pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyme pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tyme is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kowalchuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyme .
Tyme wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalchuk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Tyme wants to take a breather but Kowalchuk is having none of it.
Tyme works his way into full mount!
Kowalchuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Tyme is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kowalchuk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kowalchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyme with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kowalchuk regains half guard.#SUB#
Tyme is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Tyme is pressing down on Kowalchuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalchuk is holding on for now.
Tyme is nestled in close to Kowalchuk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyme trying to mount his opponent but Kowalchuk defends it.
Kowalchuk tries to roll over but Tyme keeps him under control.
Kowalchuk is staying active underneath Tyme , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyme pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tyme is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalchuk is looking for a sweep. Tyme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tyme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tyme misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Tyme misses.
Tyme sets himself, and Kowalchuk steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyme avoids it this time.#TD#
Tyme throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kowalchuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyme is in Kowalchuk's guard.
Tyme passes Kowalchuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyme keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalchuk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyme scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Tyme is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tyme is trying to control. Kowalchuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tyme is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Mark Tyme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kowalchuk is refusing to be controlled, as Tyme sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tyme is working for a kimura but Kowalchuk is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Tyme passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kowalchuk! #SUB#
Tyme with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tyme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalchuk can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kowalchuk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tyme tries to pass to full mount but Kowalchuk defends it.
Kowalchuk regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyme advances position into side control!
Kowalchuk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk seems to be working for a kimura but Tyme defends the submission attempt.
Tyme wants to improve his position but Kowalchuk is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyme defends it well. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kowalchuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyme is looking to improve his position.
Tyme gets full guard.
Kowalchuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyme is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kowalchuk, into his guard. #REVR#
Tyme 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB2#
Kowalchuk working for a triangle but Tyme defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kowalchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tyme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalchuk keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tyme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kowalchuk takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kowalchuk drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking for a triangle but Tyme pushes his legs off easily.
Tyme trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme wants to control from the top but Kowalchuk keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for a guillotine here but Tyme defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Kowalchuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyme defends it easily.
Tyme trying to control but Kowalchuk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk has an active guard here but Tyme has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalchuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyme performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Tyme seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyme is looking to advance position but Kowalchuk won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tyme is trying to work for a kimura but Kowalchuk is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowalchuk manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyme defends well.
Kowalchuk keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
Tyme looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
Kowalchuk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tyme stacks Kowalchuk 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 Tyme !
Kowalchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyme passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kowalchuk!
Tyme controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Tyme working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kowalchuk is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Tyme looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tyme landing shots from mount. #T4#
Kowalchuk tries to reverse the position but Tyme maintains control.#SUB#
Tyme is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Tyme 's body position as best he can.
Tyme prevents Kowalchuk from getting the reversal.
Tyme takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tyme looking to control but Kowalchuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kowalchuk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tyme is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mark Tyme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Tyme .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyme , 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Tyme !
Mark Tyme took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TBD#25 DALI vs. MEGATON
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Baertum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalchuk wants to clinch.
Baertum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baertum thuds his right hand into Kowalchuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Baertum there.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch up but Baertum circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalchuk avoids the head kick by Baertum.
Kowalchuk feints the counter takedown.
Baertum lands with a kick to the temple. Kowalchuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baertum sizes up Kowalchuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baertum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baertum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kowalchuk moves into the clinch.
Kowalchuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baertum stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Baertum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baertum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Hard in the buildup to the fight.
Kowalchuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baertum lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Baertum connects with the punch.
Kowalchuk tries to clinch but Baertum moves out of range.
Kowalchuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baertum swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalchuk.
Nice jab there from Baertum.
Koala Baertum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalchuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baertum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Baertum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baertum scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalchuk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baertum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baertum throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kowalchuk gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kowalchuk jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Baertum is posturing up here but Kowalchuk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Baertum tries to roll out but it's too tight and Baertum has to tap! Slick submission there by Kowalchuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Kowalchuk!
After the fight, Dimitri Kowalchuk 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.
Koala Baertum spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Event:
TBD#23 CARTER vs. AGAPOV
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kowalchuk has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
#TD#
Jones tightens his grip and picks Kowalchuk up, before dumping him to the ground. Kowalchuk manages to land in guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kowalchuk is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kowalchuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dimitri Kowalchuk!
Dimitri Kowalchuk was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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