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Event:
RFC: Atunes vs. Knox
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRobbie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that McRobbie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Betts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from McRobbie.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRobbie. Betts does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRobbie lands with a right hand.
McRobbie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Betts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie throws a hook to the side of Betts's head but Betts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasey McRobbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRobbie throws a series of punches but Betts avoids them all with ease.
McRobbie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McRobbie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Betts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Betts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McRobbie scores with a sloppy right hand. Betts should have avoided that one.
Betts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRobbie works the jab nicely.
McRobbie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Betts ducks right into an uppercut from McRobbie.
McRobbie tries to bum rush Betts with a series of wild strikes but Betts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Betts stuffs the takedown.
Betts feints the counter takedown.
Betts throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from McRobbie misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betts lunges at McRobbie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McRobbie's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRobbie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betts's hands.
Betts is rocked!
Betts is holding his hands too far apart here. McRobbie throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Betts is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasey McRobbie! |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 6426 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandler Betts (ranked 22744 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hill might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King Of The Hill Theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hank Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Betts!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Betts moves into range and clinches up with Hill.
We've been hearing reports that Hill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Betts is defending well.
Betts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hill (0) vs (4) Betts
Betts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hill is trying to control Betts's posture but Betts avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face as Betts controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts works to advance to full mount. Hill defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (0) vs (6) Betts
Betts content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Betts controlling the position easily from mount.
Betts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Betts fails to move to back control.
Betts looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betts goes for an armbar but Hill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (6) Betts
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Betts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Betts holds on and takes a little breather.
Betts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Betts is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Betts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Betts. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (5) vs (6) Betts
Betts is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill is staying tight to Betts's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hill wants to control but Betts is keeping him busy.
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Betts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hill's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betts has a hand on Hill's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hill takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (8) vs (6) Betts
Betts is trying desperately to improve position.
Betts wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Betts manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hill trying to control the action but Betts is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Betts wants to sweep but no luck.
Betts throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hill escapes and throws Betts's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (11) vs (6) Betts
Betts is trying to get back to half guard.
Betts keeps trying to improve his position.
Betts is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betts is trying to work for a sweep but Hill has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (13) vs (6) Betts
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes Betts's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Betts is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hill (16) vs (6) Betts
Hill has the hooks in. Betts is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Hill passes his arm under Betts's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Betts taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Hill!
A very excited looking Hank Hill 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 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 5030 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandler Betts (ranked 22752 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light 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; Aurelius Augustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Betts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Augustus with a poor takedown
and Betts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Augustus! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Augustus (0) vs (4) Betts
A lull in the action here.
Augustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Betts moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (0) vs (6) Betts
Betts moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (0) vs (9) Betts
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts looking for the choke but no joy.
Augustus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Betts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Betts 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.
More stalling from Betts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betts patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Betts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Betts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Betts is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is really stuck here.
Betts controls the position.
Betts gets his hands free as Augustus looks to control.
Betts controls the action.
Betts with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Augustus right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The adventures of Betts the control monster continue. Boring.
You can see the frustration on Augustus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betts biding his time, looking for the opening.
Augustus trying to control the hands but Betts breaks the grip.
Betts has good solid back control here.
Betts has managed to slip his arm under Augustus's chin. This could be all over... yep, Augustus is tapping out! Submission win for Betts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chandler Betts!
The defeated Aurelius Augustus had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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