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Event:
FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lingus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pong is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pong has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pong tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lingus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pong is trying to escape and Lingus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lingus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FARTMMA 55
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Lingus goes for a double leg but Malone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malone continues to drive forward.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Lingus ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Lingus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lingus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well. #SUB#
Lingus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well. #SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Lingus has control of the leg.
Malone keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
#SUB#
Lingus wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malone has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Malone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone postures up.
Lingus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malone has passed into side control.
Malone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lingus to see if he's OK.#T3#
Lingus defending against the ground and pound.
Lingus tries to improve position but can't.
Malone lands a nice forearm strike.
Lingus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lingus has hold of Malone's hands but Malone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone trying to control the action but Lingus is working from the bottom.
Lingus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Malone slips a nice elbow through Lingus's hands, connecting with Lingus's forehead.
Lingus is looking to improve his position.
Lingus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lingus tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lingus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Lingus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingus looking to control.
Malone won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Lingus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lingus's head.
Lingus pulls Malone in to control the position.
Malone won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Lingus'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lingus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Lingus's head but Lingus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lingus shoots in for a double leg but Malone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lingus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malone to the ground. Lingus is now in Malone's guard.#SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lingus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
Cung Lingus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Lingus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingus is keeping the position for now.
Lingus 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Malone being controlled here momentarily.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lingus won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Lingus is pushing down on Malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Lingus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lingus tries to pass to full mount but Malone defends it. #SUB#
Lingus seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Malone is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Lingus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lingus is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Malone gets full guard.#SUB#
Lingus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malone! #REVB#
An elbow from Malone crashes against the mat.
Malone controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lingus keeps working.
Lingus tries to improve position but can't.
Lingus keeps Malone under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lingus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lingus is not content to let Malone control the position.
Lingus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lingus trying to control but Malone flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Malone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lingus is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Malone scores with strikes from the back.
Malone is trying to stick to Lingus's back but Lingus is turning into Malone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lingus.
Malone 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.
Malone 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#
Malone prevents Lingus from improving his position.
Malone wants to control but Lingus is keeping him busy.
Malone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lingus tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lingus blocks a jab.
A jab from Malone misses.
Lingus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Lingus persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingus. Lingus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone throws a hook but Lingus avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lingus is defended easily by Malone.
Lingus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone tries to bum rush Lingus with a series of wild strikes but Lingus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lingus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lingus slips under a jab from Malone.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
John Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingus. #SUB#
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well.
Malone struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malone is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lingus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malone sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malone manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Lingus 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#
Malone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malone controlling Lingus's posture. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cung Lingus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Malone.
I've got Malone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malone!
John Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Lingus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Cung Lingus has been cut.
Lingus dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Lingus's head and hops out.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Lingus avoids it with no problem.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lingus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lingus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lingus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lingus is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well.
Knox tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lingus tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knox trying to mount his opponent but Lingus defends it.
Lingus wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox is controlling the pace.
Lingus gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lingus trying to control the position.
Lingus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Knox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lingus looking to control.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Knox is pushing down on Lingus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lingus is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lingus wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lingus is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Knox seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lingus wants to control but Knox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lingus manages to get to full guard.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Knox 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox preventing the sweep.
Knox postures up.
Lingus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lingus with a poor takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lingus.
Knox cracks the inside of Lingus's front leg.
Lingus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Lingus ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingus shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lingus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Lingus darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Lingus into the cage.
Knox leaves Lingus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lingus looks up at the clock. Bad move! Knox lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lingus. Knox pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox 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:
FARTMMA 37
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark lands with a kick to the temple. Lingus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Cung Lingus has been cut.#TD#
Stark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lingus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Stark 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.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
Stark 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.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lingus is looking to pass into half guard but Stark pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stark is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Lingus 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#
Lingus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lingus is controlling him.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Lingus defends it easily.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lingus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark wants to stand up but Lingus is controlling him.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Lingus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lingus with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Lingus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Lingus pushes his legs off easily.
Lingus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lingus tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing.
Stark keeping full guard, as Lingus tries to pass.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in CrossFit Sydney inform me that Lingus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lingus throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lingus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Lingus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lingus trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lingus is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Lingus circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lingus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Lingus getting side control.
Lingus looks to land a strike but Stark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Lingus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark pulls Lingus in to control the position.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingus wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lingus is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Stark stands up from Lingus's guard - Stark perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Lingus gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cung Lingus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Lingus is proving a slippery customer.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Stark in his guard.#REVR#
Lingus controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #T2#
Lingus keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus looking to control.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.
Lingus is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lingus trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingus. #ES#
Stark bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark goes for a double leg but Lingus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lingus continues to drive forward.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lingus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Lingus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Lingus postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lingus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stark has his foot on Lingus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingus landing some decent shots from guard.
Lingus passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lingus winds up and cracks Stark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lingus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Lingus prevents Stark from improving his position.
Lingus throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingus.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Lingus in his half guard.
Lingus throws a strike but Stark avoids it easily and moves to full 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!
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lingus cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
Lingus chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lingus drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Lingus off! Lingus jumps back into Stark's guard.
Lingus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cung Lingus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lingus as he avoids it easily.
Lingus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Lingus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lingus throws a strike aimed at the side of Stark's head but Stark avoids it well.
Stark is trying to control Lingus's posture but Lingus avoids it. #SUB2#
Lingus tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well. #SUB2#
Lingus has hold of Stark's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stark seems comfortable defending it but Lingus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stark is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stark is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lingus couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus 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:
FARTMMA 30
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Hayes takes a swing at Lingus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hayes misses.
Lingus misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Lingus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Lingus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hayes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lingus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lingus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hayes is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lingus working the body and head with strikes. #ES2#
Hayes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Hayes misses. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lingus or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayes, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lingus or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayes, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lingus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Lingus has gone for a leg lock! Hayes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lingus's guard.#REVB#
Lingus trying to control the position.
Lingus pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes postures up in Lingus's guard and throws a big left but Lingus blocks it.
Lingus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hayes preventing the sweep. #T2#
Lingus controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
Lingus has a closed guard, preventing Hayes from standing up.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Lingus won't let him.
Hayes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lingus is adopting a defensive guard.
Lingus controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lingus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lingus 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lingus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hayes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Hayes in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingus has a closed guard, preventing Hayes from standing up.
Lingus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lingus pulls Hayes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayes wants to stand but Lingus is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Lingus 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#
Hayes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lingus. #SUB#
Lingus 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.
Lingus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingus thows a huge punch but Hayes dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lingus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lingus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Hayes misses.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lingus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
As Lingus backs off Hayes throws a huge counter combo but Lingus manages to avoid it all.
Lingus goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward.
Hayes tries a quick counter leg kick but Lingus is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Lingus avoids it well.
Hayes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Cung Lingus has been cut.
Hayes misses with a straight left.
Hayes sizes up Lingus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lingus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lingus tries for a takedown but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lingus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingus checks a low kick from Hayes.
Lingus shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lingus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Lingus shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Lingus with that takedown attempt.
Hayes throws the left hand but Lingus avoids the punch easily.
Hayes stuffs the takedown.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hayes enables Lingus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hayes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lingus 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.
Lingus throwing strikes but missing.
Lingus throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely. #T2#
Lingus throws a big right hand that misses.
Lingus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus looking to pass the guard.
Lingus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingus postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it. #SUB#
Lingus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lingus is controlling him.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB#
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hayes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Hayes in his guard.#REVB#
Hayes working some strikes from top position.
Hayes being controlled here momentarily.
Lingus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Lingus 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.
Lingus works over Hayes with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Lingus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lingus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lingus stops Hayes from standing up.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lingus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lingus won't allow Hayes to get back to his feet.
Lingus postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingus.
Hayes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingus throws a big right hand that misses.
Lingus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hayes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingus lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lingus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl out of it but Lingus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes lands with a right that hurts Lingus. Lingus looks to clinch but Hayes throws a short knee that drops Lingus. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gunner Hayes!
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Event:
FARTMMA 25
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Saliva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lingus takes a step back to recover.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
Lingus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saliva unleashes a big counter combination but Lingus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Saliva as Lingus shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saliva sprawls well. Saliva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lingus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lingus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Lingus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saliva's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Saliva stands and steps away. Lingus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lingus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saliva circles away.
Saliva looks to land a body kick but Lingus moved away.#T1#
Saliva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Saliva gets caught flat footed, as Lingus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lingus has gone for a leg lock! Saliva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lingus's guard.#REVB#
Lingus 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##SUB#
Lingus seems to be looking for submissions.
Lingus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura but Saliva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lingus to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lingus 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#
Lingus is looking for submissions but instead, Saliva has regained full guard.
Lingus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saliva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingus.
Saliva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lingus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Saliva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lingus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Lingus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saliva's half guard.
Lingus throws a strike but Saliva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Saliva won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lingus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saliva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saliva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saliva! #REVB#
Lingus is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lingus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Saliva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Lingus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD#
Lingus gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lingus seems to be working for a kimura but Saliva defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lingus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lingus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Lingus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lingus 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.
A close round but Endersun Saliva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Lingus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saliva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cung Lingus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lingus 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.
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saliva wants to stand but Lingus is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lingus has a closed guard, preventing Saliva from standing up.
Lingus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lingus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saliva stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.
Lingus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lingus trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lingus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Saliva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lingus tries for a takedown but Saliva manages to get underhooks.
Lingus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saliva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lingus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saliva after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingus is trying to drag Saliva to the mat but Saliva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saliva is trying to break the clinch but Lingus has him pressed against the cage.
Saliva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lingus wants to take the fight to the mat but Saliva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lingus tries to score a body lock takedown but Saliva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Saliva is trying to push Lingus away but Lingus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lingus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saliva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saliva tries a knee to the head but Lingus blocks it.
Lingus tries for a takedown but Saliva manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Saliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saliva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lingus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saliva defends it nicely.
Saliva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lingus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lingus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Saliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lingus's head.
Saliva stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingus. Lingus gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
No luck for Lingus with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Saliva as Lingus shoots in.
Saliva throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saliva.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
Saliva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saliva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lingus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lingus fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Endersun Saliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saliva throws a right hand that Lingus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lingus also avoids with ease.
Lingus blocks the body kick.
Saliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lingus.
Lingus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saliva circles away.
Saliva unleashes a big counter combination but Lingus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saliva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lingus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lingus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saliva 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.
Lingus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saliva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saliva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saliva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Saliva pushes Lingus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lingus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lingus in side control, throwing shots but Saliva defends. #SUB#
Lingus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saliva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lingus's guard! Nice work there by Saliva!
Saliva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lingus is proving hard to escape from.
Saliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lingus is trying to control the position but Saliva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingus wants to improve his position but instead Saliva has moved into half guard.
Lingus gets full guard.
Saliva wants to stand but Lingus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lingus 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##SUB#
Lingus seems to be looking for submissions.
Saliva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lingus.
Saliva wants to stand up but Lingus is controlling him.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingus throws a strike but Saliva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lingus controlling Saliva's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingus is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saliva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saliva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saliva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lingus has control of Saliva's left arm, preventing Saliva from doing any damage.
Lingus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saliva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lingus's guard.
Saliva stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lingus managing to control the position.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Saliva is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saliva postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saliva wanted to stand there but Lingus had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cung Lingus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Saliva blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Endersun Saliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saliva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Endersun Saliva!
Post fight, Endersun Saliva stared into the camera and said 'Steven Seagull taught me that shit.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 20
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Abbott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lingus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Lingus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Lingus 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.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abbott can't keep his opponent in guard - Lingus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lingus seems to be working for a kimura but Abbott defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lingus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lingus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Abbott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lingus has cracked it and Abbott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lingus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cung Lingus!
After the fight, Cung Lingus 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.
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Event:
FARTMMA 18
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lingus feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Lingus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lingus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Thomas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lingus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lingus pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Lingus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lingus manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Lingus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lingus in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Thomas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Lingus'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.#T1##SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Lingus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lingus prevents Thomas from escaping the position.#SUB#
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Thomas parries the strikes from Lingus easily there. Lingus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
#SUB#
Lingus has hold of Thomas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thomas seems comfortable defending it but Lingus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thomas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thomas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lingus couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FARTMMA 12
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lingus gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Lingus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lingus preventing the sweep.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lingus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lingus, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lingus is looking for a triangle here but Thomas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lingus to his feet. #TD#
Lingus shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas 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##SUB#
Lingus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lingus actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingus gets full guard.#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lingus looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Lingus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lingus tries to get out of the position.
Thomas wants to stand up but Lingus has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lingus looking for subs from the bottom but Thomas mounts him!
Lingus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lingus can't escape the position.
Lingus is working hard here to advance position.
Lingus gets back to half guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Lingus has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Lingus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas passes to side control. #SU2#
Thomas decides to stand back up. #TD#
Lingus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lingus tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it. #SUB#
Lingus is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Lingus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lingus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Lingus eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Lingus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thomas as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Thomas in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lingus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lingus working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Thomas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lingus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lingus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lingus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Lingus is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Lingus is defending well.
#T1#
Lingus taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard.
Lingus is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Veron Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lingus moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lingus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lingus looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lingus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Lingus moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a triangle here but Thomas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lingus is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lingus keeps working.
Lingus is trying to improve his position.
Thomas wants to control but Lingus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lingus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lingus is looking to reverse the position.
Lingus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thomas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Thomas prevents Lingus from getting the reversal.#T4#
Thomas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus is trying to reverse the position but instead Thomas has taken his back - oops!
Lingus is in bad spot here.
Thomas is trying to stick to Lingus's back but Lingus is turning into Thomas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thomas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lingus.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Thomas in his guard.#REVB#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Lingus keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lingus looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Thomas tries to sprawl but Lingus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lingus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Lingus eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lingus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lingus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus trying to move into half guard but instead Thomas has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Lingus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.#SUB#
Lingus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Lingus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
Lingus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lingus won't allow Thomas to pass to mount. #SU2#
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Lingus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to get an arm triangle but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Lingus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thomas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lingus's guard! Nice work there by Thomas! #SUB#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lingus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Lingus's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lingus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!#TD#
Lingus shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.#SUB#
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Thomas in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD#
Lingus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lingus tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas struggling a bit here.#T4#
Thomas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Lingus is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lingus wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lingus is working for an americana but Thomas has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lingus was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Lingus has gone for a leg lock! Thomas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lingus's guard.#REVB#
Lingus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Lingus keeps moving.
Cung Lingus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veron Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lingus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veron Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veron Thomas!
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