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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finn tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
#CL#
Finn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finn uses from the top position.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Chai
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to move to full mount but Finn actually manages to regain half guard.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finn keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T3#
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai is trying to keep Finn in close.
Chai has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Chai managing to control the position.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (6) vs (9) Chai
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai 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.#T8#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai 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.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai has Finn pulled in close to control his posture.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai pulls Finn in to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 9 to 6.
CC Chai is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking CC Chai 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:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Finn moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Finn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ottke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Finn to the mat. Finn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Ottke
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (2) Ottke
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke is trying to keep Finn in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Finn won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn postures up.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finn continues to stall.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ottke wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ottke controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More hug and hope from Finn.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Ottke controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke tries to bench press Finn off him but Finn keeps the position.
Ottke prevents Finn from improving position.
Ottke is trying to escape the position but Finn is controlling the position.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Finn trying to control the pace. #T7#
Finn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (8) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Finn advancing to mount.
Finn is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn controlling the action here.#T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T10#
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Finn prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Finn is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Finn is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Finn.#T13#
Finn trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is not content to let Finn control the position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Finn is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Huckleberry Finn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finn.
McCain feints the counter takedown.#CL#
McCain gets tackled into the cage by Finn. Finn maintains the clinch.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Finn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCain trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle here but McCain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (3) McCain
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.#T1#
Finn is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain not doing much here.
Finn gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Finn tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Finn is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (6) McCain
Finn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #T3#
Finn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain prevents Finn from improving his position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Finn won't allow McCain to pass to mount. #SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (9) McCain
Finn is looking for a sweep.
McCain in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Finn is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that McCain 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.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB#
McCain taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Finn has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! McCain has tapped! Great work by Finn! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn 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:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Macker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finn! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macker (4) vs (0) Finn
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (4) vs (2) Finn
Macker tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Finn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Finn 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.
#SUB#
Macker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn stalling. #T1#
Macker tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker trying to control but Finn postures up.
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Macker defends it.
Finn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Finn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Finn 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.
Macker wants to improve his position but Finn is controlling well.
Finn tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.#T3#
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Macker gets full guard.
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macker wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Finn.
It looks like Finn 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.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Finn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Macker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard.
Finn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Finn moves into full mount! Macker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (4) vs (5) Finn#T7#
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is working to get back to half guard.
Finn controlling the pace for now.
Finn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Macker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (4) vs (8) Finn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn controlling the position well here. Macker rolled but Finn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Despite being in a bad position, Macker is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Finn controls the action.#T8#
Finn is continuing to stall.
Macker trying to control the action but Finn just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Macker right now.
I would not like to be Macker right now.
#T9#
Finn tries to keep control of the position but Macker is staying busy.
Macker tries to break free.
Macker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The adventures of Finn the control monster continue. Boring.
Macker wants to control his opponent's hands but Finn gets his hands free.
Finn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Macker.
Finn trying to control momentarily.
Macker tries to break free.
Finn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Macker staying busy and making it hard for Finn to control. #T11#
Finn controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Finn tries to keep control of the position but Macker is staying busy.
Macker tries to roll but Finn sticks to his back.
Finn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker trying to control the hands but Finn won't let him.
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Finn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Finn.
Finn tries to keep control of the position but Macker is staying busy.
What can Macker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've been informed that Finn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Finn is looking to control Macker but Macker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Macker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Macker prevents Finn from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Macker right now.
Finn trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
Finn controls the position.
Finn tries to get the hooks in deep but Macker pushed the leg off.
Finn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macker's body.
Macker is in bad spot here.
Finn is not going to allow Macker to sit and survive in this position.
Macker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Finn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Macker doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Finn is taking a breather. Macker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 8 to 4. Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn misses with a takedown attempt - Solo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Finn moves into range and clinches up with Solo.
Solo gets underhooks to prevent Finn's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Solo wants the takedown. Finn is fighting it off but Solo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Finn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Finn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Solo frees his head nicely. Oh but Finn has switched to an armbar! Solo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Huckleberry Finn! Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Feet pushes Finn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Feet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finn content to stall in guard here.
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet looking to control.
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finn controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Feet holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn stays in close to Feet's body and controls the position.
Feet trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Finn won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn postures up.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Feet
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Feet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Finn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Feet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feet pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feet in particular looking to stall.
Finn is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
Feet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Feet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Finn! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Feet
Feet trying to control but Finn is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Finn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Finn has his feet on Feet's thighs here. He's pushed Feet off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Feet screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Huckleberry Finn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Finn feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Finn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Johnson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finn content to stall in guard here.
Finn postures up.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Johnson keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finn is aware though and is defending well.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson pulls Finn in to control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5##SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T6#
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finn defends well.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finn is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finn continues to stall.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Finn.
Johnson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finn defends well.#T9#
Finn pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Finn trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson trying to control but Finn postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Finn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (0) Johnson
Finn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finn mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
Finn avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T11#
More hug and hope from Finn.
Further stalling from Finn.
Johnson wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Finn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Finn avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Finn has a good base and remains in mount.
Finn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Finn controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn controlling from mount.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Finn content just to control the position here. #T13#
Finn takes Johnson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Finn (8) vs (0) Johnson
Good control from Finn.
Finn continues to hold on tight.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Finn controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Finn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Finn is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Finn keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Good control from Finn.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn has good solid back control here.
Finn trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCain instigates a clinch.
Finn gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Finn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
McCain trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain 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 Finn. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (3) vs (0) Finn
Finn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McCain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (5) vs (0) Finn#T2#
McCain trying to control but Finn is having none of it.
Finn regains half guard.
McCain 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.
Finn wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Finn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Finn working for a triangle but McCain defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Finn is looking for a triangle but McCain pushes his legs off easily.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Finn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
Finn gets back to full guard.
#T4#
McCain won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into half guard.
Finn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McCain is posturing up here but Finn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCain tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCain has to tap! Slick submission there by Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn is the new middleweight champion!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Finn clinches up with Verus and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Finn gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Verus
The fighters are battling for position here. Verus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Verus has Finn pulled in close to control his posture.
Finn controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Verus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Verus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (2) Verus
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verus won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Finn keeping full guard, as Verus tries to pass. #SUB#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verus is aware though and is defending well.
Verus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Verus is sitting in close to Finn's body. Finn has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Verus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Verus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Finn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Finn wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solo as he avoids it easily.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Solo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hand Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Finn looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Finn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Finn clinches up with Solo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Solo is working for takedown but Finn is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Solo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Finn is trying to keep an underhook but Solo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Finn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (2) vs (4) Finn
Solo prevents Finn from getting a body triangle.
Solo turns into Finn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (4) Finn
Finn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.
Finn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finn tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T3#
Solo moves into full mount! Finn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (4) Finn
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo looking to control but Finn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finn wants to control but Solo is having none of it.#T4#
Solo prevents Finn from getting the reversal.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo trying to control but Finn is having none of it.
Solo controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Solo looking to control but Finn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn regains half guard.#T6#
Finn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there. #T7#
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (7) vs (6) Finn
Finn is pushing down on Solo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solo is fighting to maintain full guard but Finn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Finn is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn is looking to pass Solo's guard but actually Solo recovers to full guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solo wants to control the position but Finn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Solo is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Finn 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.
Solo is staying active underneath Finn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finn is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Solo trying to control here.
Finn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
Finn is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Finn is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
#SUB#
Solo looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Finn wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Solo wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Finn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Finn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Finn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solo is just riding it out for now. Finn eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Solo is trying to control but Finn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (9) Finn
Solo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (7) vs (12) Finn
Solo is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
Finn looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Solo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Armad Bates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Finn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bates (0) vs (2) Finn
Bates trying to control but Finn postures up.
Bates won't allow Finn to pass to mount.
Bates is pressing down on Finn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn postures up.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates is trying to keep Finn in close.
#T1##SUB#
Bates throws his legs up looking for a submission but Finn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bates (0) vs (5) Finn#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bates has escaped the position, nice work there.
Finn working away.
Bates is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Finn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bates! Score +3 for passing guard: Bates (0) vs (8) Finn
Bates is looking to improve his position but Finn isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bates has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Finn's lack of action.
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Bates trying to control but Finn postures up.
#SUB2#
Bates is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Finn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Finn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bates is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
O Reilly darts in and clinches Finn up against the cage.#TD#
Finn pulls guard successfully.
O Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
O Reilly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn keeping control of the position. #T1#
O Reilly is pressing down on Finn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finn is holding on for now.
O Reilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
O Reilly is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Finn to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
#T2#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Finn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finn keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #T3#
O Reilly controlling from the top position.
O Reilly trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
O Reilly stays in close to Finn's body and controls the position.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finn's guard. #T5#
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn is trying to maintain the position but O Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
O Reilly seems to be looking for submissions.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Still in half guard, O Reilly seems content to control.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Finn is having none of it.
Finn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
O Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6##SUB2#
O Reilly wants to work for an arm triangle but Finn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly trying to advance position but Finn counters by regaining guard.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
O Reilly passes into half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
Finn wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
Finn is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard. #T8#
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finn tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.
O Reilly is trying to control. Finn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly stalling.
O Reilly is just content to waste time from the top position. Finn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Finn is trying to control the position but O Reilly postures up.
Finn keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Finn is retaining full guard.
O Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finn keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Finn wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment. #T10#
O Reilly advances to half guard.
O Reilly is taking a breather. Finn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position. #T11#
O Reilly uses his free foot to push down on Finn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Finn. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (3) O Reilly
O Reilly controlling from mount.
O Reilly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Finn is holding on tight.
Finn is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
Finn looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Finn tries to reverse the position but O Reilly maintains control.
O Reilly controlling his opponent.
O Reilly trying to control but Finn is having none of it. #T12#
Finn wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Finn is squirming around nicely.
Finn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Reilly takes Finn's back. Score +3 for taking back: Finn (0) vs (6) O Reilly
O Reilly is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Let's hope that O Reilly 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.#SUB2#
O Reilly looking for the RNC.
O Reilly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Finn is in bad spot here.
#T14#
O Reilly just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
O Reilly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Finn is in bad spot here.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn tries to break free.
O Reilly wants to control but Finn manages to buck him off and is now in O Reilly's guard! Nice work there by Finn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (6) O Reilly#SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finn defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 6 to 2.
Patty O Reilly gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Finn or perhaps it was just good defense by Destroyer, which made it look bad.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finn misses with a takedown attempt - Destroyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finn sets himself, and Destroyer steps forward looking for the clinch! Finn avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huckleberry Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn looks for a takedown but Destroyer sprawls well.
Destroyer tries to counter with a clinch but Finn shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Finn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Destroyer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finn is in Destroyer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Destroyer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer wants to control the position but Finn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is trying to control the action in half guard but Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Destroyer gets full guard.
Destroyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (2) Destroyer#T1#
Finn keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Finn keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Finn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Finn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Destroyer defends easily.
#T2#
Destroyer trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Destroyer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Destroyer
Destroyer trying to control the action but Finn is working from the bottom. #T3#
Finn tries to bench press Destroyer off him but Destroyer keeps the position.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Finn trying to control but Destroyer postures up.
#SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Destroyer wants to take a breather but Finn is having none of it. #T5#
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finn keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Finn wants to improve his position but instead Destroyer has moved into half guard.
Finn is in trouble now - Destroyer has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (2) vs (8) Destroyer#SUB2#
Destroyer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finn has worked his arm free - good work by Finn!
Destroyer working away.#T7##SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Destroyer trying to control the position but Finn is working away.
Finn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Finn can't do much from the bottom here.
Finn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Destroyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finn wants to control but Destroyer postures up.
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB2#
Destroyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Destroyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Destroyer staying calm.
Finn stops Destroyer from passing to mount. #T10#
Destroyer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Destroyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Destroyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Destroyer tries to advance to mount but Finn denies him. #SUB2#
Destroyer tries for a kimura but Finn is defending well. #T11#
Finn is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.
Destroyer is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.#T12#
Finn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Destroyer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
Destroyer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (2) vs (11) Destroyer
Destroyer looking to control but Finn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Finn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Destroyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Destroyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Destroyer trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Destroyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Destroyer passes Finn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destroyer wins on points by 11 to 2.
Chicken Destroyer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finn sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Finn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Walters is tapping! Great win for Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Schlong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (0) Finn#SUB#
Schlong is working for a kimura but Finn is defending it quite comfortably.
Schlong working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Finn's thigh. Finn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Schlong looking to pass the guard.
Schlong is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong content to stall in guard here.
Finn trying to keep a closed guard but Schlong is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Schlong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlong trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Finn pulls Schlong in close to prevent any damage.
Schlong trying to move into half guard but instead Finn has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (2) Finn
Finn wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving. #SUB#
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finn won't allow Schlong to sweep him here. #T2#
Schlong trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Schlong.
Schlong trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlong, not yet.
Schlong looking to control.
#SUB2#
Schlong wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Finn has taken Schlong's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Schlong has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
CATCHMANIA 5 - PRELIMS
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Finn is looking for a takedown.
Finn wants a takedown but no success here.
Finn tries for a takedown but Miyagi manages to get underhooks.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huckleberry Finn.#TD#
Miyagi is trying to trip Finn. He has hold of a leg but Finn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyagi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miyagi stacks Finn 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 Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Finn#T1#
Miyagi taking a breather here.
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Finn blocks the move with his legs.
Finn is looking to reverse the position.
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Finn tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi stalling away here and it's allowed Finn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miyagi won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Finn manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyagi wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T7#
Finn tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Finn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Finn has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.#T8#
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Finn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miyagi has picked Finn up and slammed him! Finn can't keep hold of the triangle and Miyagi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi is staying tight to Finn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Finn is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Miyagi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (12) vs (0) Finn
Finn is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finn is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (15) vs (0) Finn
Finn 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.#T11#
Finn rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Finn right now.
I would not like to be Finn right now.
#T12#
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Finn for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Finn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (15) vs (2) Finn
Finn trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet. #T13#
Finn wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Finn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Finn being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Finn wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
Finn trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi 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:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Finn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Verus (0) vs (4) Finn
Verus is trying to get back to half guard.
Finn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Verus can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn wants to control but Verus is keeping him busy.
Verus looking for a sweep but Finn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (0) vs (6) Finn#T1#
Finn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verus is looking to escape.
Verus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn prevents Verus from getting the reversal.#T2#
Verus tries to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Verus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finn controlling from the full mount.
Verus tries to lock up and control but Finn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verus wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.#SUB2#
Finn looking to secure an arm triangle but Verus defends it well.
Verus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4##SUB2#
Finn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Verus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (6) Finn
Verus trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Verus defends easily.
Verus sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Verus defends easily.
#T5#
Finn 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.#SUB2#
Finn has his foot on Verus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Verus works his way back into a safe position though.
Verus wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verus is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Finn 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.#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.#SUB2#
Finn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Verus has picked Finn up and slammed him! Finn can't keep hold of the triangle and Verus manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (5) vs (6) Finn
Finn is trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Verus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finn tries to bench press Verus off him but Verus keeps the position.
Finn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Verus works to advance to full mount. Finn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (7) vs (6) Finn
Verus trying to control but Finn is having none of it. #SUB#
Verus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Verus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is desperately trying to improve his position but Verus has a good base and remains in mount.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Verus controlling the action here.
Verus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finn reverses the position - he's now on top in Verus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (7) vs (8) Finn#T9#
Verus keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass. #SUB#
Verus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (7) vs (11) Finn
Finn trying to control the position but Verus is working away.
Finn advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (7) vs (13) Finn#T10#
Finn wants to control the pace but Verus is squirming around nicely.
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Finn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Verus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Verus! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (9) vs (13) Finn#SUB#
Verus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Verus (9) vs (17) Finn#T11#
Finn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Finn trying to control the position but Verus is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Verus regains half guard.#T12#
Finn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (9) vs (20) Finn
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Finn wants to control the pace but Verus is squirming around nicely.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T13##SUB2#
Finn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Verus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Finn trying to control the action but Verus is working from the bottom.
Finn tries to move to mount but Verus blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Verus can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Finn stalls from top position.
Verus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Finn is working for a kimura but Verus is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 20 to 9.
Our winner, Huckleberry Finn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burroughs circles away.#TD2#
Finn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burroughs quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Burroughs keeping control of the position.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Finn
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Finn dominates the positioning.
Burroughs is not content to let Finn control the position.
Finn tries to move to full mount but Burroughs actually manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Finn tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Burroughs controlling the position for now.#T5#
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Finn wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Finn trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard. #T6#
Finn postures up.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Finn
Finn 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.
Finn looking to control.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Burroughs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Finn is not content to let Burroughs control the position.#T7#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Finn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs prevents Finn from improving his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs is pushing down on Finn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finn is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (5) Finn
A lull in the action here as Burroughs stalls from top position.
Finn tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Finn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (5) vs (9) Finn
Finn controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Finn looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Finn is looking to control Burroughs but Burroughs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burroughs tries to roll but Finn sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Finn.
Finn has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10##SUB2#
Finn looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Burroughs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Finn gets his way!
Burroughs trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Burroughs is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Finn is working for a rear naked choke. Burroughs is not defending it well and Finn has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Burroughs refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Burroughs's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
Stepping Stone 85
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Elvul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (0) vs (4) Elvul
Finn tries to buck Elvul off but Elvul is having none of it.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul trying to control the position but Finn is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Finn manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elvul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elvul is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Finn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elvul defends it easily.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Elvul 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.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Finn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Finn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Elvul escapes and throws Finn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (7) Elvul
Finn looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (0) vs (9) Elvul#T4#
Elvul tries to control but Finn wriggling away.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.
Finn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.
Elvul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Elvul wants to control the action but instead Finn gets a body lock and reverses into Elvul's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (9) Elvul
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (9) Elvul
Elvul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Elvul gets back to half guard.
Elvul tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Finn has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (8) vs (9) Elvul#SUB#
Finn has control of Elvul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elvul regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T6#
Elvul tries to reverse the position but Finn maintains control.
Finn wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Finn working for a submission but Elvul is keeping him at bay. #T7#
Elvul is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Finn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Elvul is now in Finn's guard. A big mistake from Finn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (8) vs (11) Elvul
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Finn is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elvul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elvul passes into half guard. #T8#
Elvul prevents Finn from improving his position.
Elvul wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Finn manages to get to full guard.
Finn keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Finn wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Elvul works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (8) vs (14) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul goes for an armbar but Finn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Finn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (10) vs (14) Elvul
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Elvul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.#T10#
Finn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elvul's guard.
Elvul wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (13) vs (14) Elvul#SUB#
Finn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Elvul has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Elvul! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (13) vs (16) Elvul#T11#
Finn is trying to hold Elvul in close to prevent damage but Elvul has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elvul. #SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but Finn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elvul to get the leverage. #T12##SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elvul.
Finn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Elvul wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Elvul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Elvul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elvul has managed to get both his arms back between Finn's legs - danger averted.
Elvul looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (15) vs (16) Elvul
Elvul 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.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Elvul working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Elvul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (15) vs (18) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 18 to 15.
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finn is trying to defend but Yi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Finn has an active guard here but Yi has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yi is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Yi 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#
Yi seems to be looking for submissions.
Finn gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Yi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Finn working for submissions but it's allowed Yi to get to half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finn wants to control but Yi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi. #SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finn is just riding it out for now. Yi eventually gives up the hold.
Yi trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well. #T4#
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yi passes Finn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yi is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Yi is working for a submission of some sort.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Yi is looking to pass into half guard but Finn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (2) Finn
Yi keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully. #T6#
Finn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (4) vs (2) Finn
Finn controls Yi momentarily but Yi frees himself.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Yi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Finn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yi has cracked it and Finn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Yi!
Jin Yi 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:
CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in for a double leg but Miyagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
Miyagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Miyagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finn wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Finn is trying to control but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Finn
Finn is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.#T2#
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Finn is holding on tight.
Finn is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Finn
Finn can't escape the position.
#T3#
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Finn buck him off.
Finn tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Miyagi is hanging on to Finn's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Finn.#T5#
Finn can't escape the position.
Finn trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Finn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Miyagi has the hooks in. Finn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Miyagi avoiding Finn 's attempts to control his hands.
Finn tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi has good solid back control here. #T7#
Finn rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Finn tries to break free.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Finn.
Finn tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T8#
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Finn tries to buck him off.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Finn right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Finn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Miyagi 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.
Miyagi prevents Finn from improving his position.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is taking a breather. Finn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Finn won't allow it.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miyagi.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Finn for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (11) vs (0) Finn#T12#
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Finn is squirming around nicely.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Finn is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T13#
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (14) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi is hanging on to Finn's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Finn tries to buck him off.
Miyagi is hanging on to Finn's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Good control from Miyagi.
Miyagi not allowing Finn to control his hands.
Finn can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi 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:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Finn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Smith
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Finn tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Smith is stalling here. Finn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Finn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finn (6) vs (2) Smith
Finn works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (8) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (8) vs (4) Smith
Smith wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (10) vs (4) Smith#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Smith makes his way to full guard, as Finn worked for a kimura.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
#T3#
Finn wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Finn drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Finn off! Finn jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith pulls Finn in close to his closed guard and prevents Finn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (13) vs (4) Smith#T5##SUB#
Finn has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but Finn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Finn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Finn dives in and scores a takedown into Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn passes Ulatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Finn is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Finn is working for a kimura but Ulatov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Finn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ulatov can't escape the position.
Ulatov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (5) Finn
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Finn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ulatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (7) Finn#SUB2#
Finn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ulatov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (7) Finn
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Ulatov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Finn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (7) vs (7) Finn
Ulatov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (9) vs (7) Finn#T4##SUB#
Ulatov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finn has worked his arm free - good work by Finn!
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (9) vs (9) Finn#SUB2#
Finn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ulatov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Finn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (9) vs (12) Finn#SUB2#
Finn is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulatov is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Finn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ulatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finn but great work by Ulatov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ulatov (13) vs (12) Finn
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finn keeps trying to improve his position.
Ulatov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (15) vs (12) Finn
Finn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (18) vs (12) Finn#SUB#
Ulatov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6#
Ulatov has the hooks in. Finn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ulatov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Finn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Finn for a finish. #SUB#
Ulatov has got his arm under Finn's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Finn has spun round into Ulatov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (18) vs (14) Finn#SUB#
Ulatov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Finn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (18) vs (17) Finn#SUB2#
Finn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ulatov is trying to escape and Finn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ulatov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Finn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Walters scores with a takedown into Finn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving. #SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but Walters defends it easily.
#SUB#
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Walters
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Finn is trying to improve his position.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Finn struggling a bit here.
Finn sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finn sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Finn is defending against the submission attempts here by Walters.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Walters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Walters maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Finn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Walters has cracked it and Finn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Walters!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kevin Walters thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Finn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Finn
Elvul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (0) Finn
Elvul wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finn is trying to improve his position.
Finn wants to control but Elvul postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elvul pulls his head out easily.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Elvul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Finn wants to get back to full guard but Elvul has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (0) Finn
Finn is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Elvul controls the position from side control.#T3#
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elvul is taking a breather. Finn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Finn wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul passes into side control, despite Finn's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (0) Finn#T4#
Elvul takes a little break here. Finn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn struggling a bit here.
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn is not content to let Elvul control the position. #T5#
Finn regains half guard.
Finn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elvul is working away from the top position though.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (11) vs (2) Finn
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Finn wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Elvul is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Elvul pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elvul is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (13) vs (2) Finn
Elvul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Elvul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (13) vs (4) Finn
Finn trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul managing to control the position.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Finn trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul is controlling Finn's posture.
Finn stays in close to Elvul's body and controls the position.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Elvul pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elvul is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (15) vs (4) Finn
Finn working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elvul passes into half guard.
Finn controlling the position well.
Finn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elvul jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (18) vs (4) Finn
Elvul is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Elvul slows the pace down.
Finn is looking to reverse the position.
Finn manages to get back to half guard.
Elvul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (21) vs (4) Finn
Finn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Elvul controlling from mount.
Finn wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul tries to control but Finn wriggling away.
Finn regains half guard.#T14#
Finn wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
#SUB#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
Finn wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Finn wants to control but Elvul passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (24) vs (4) Finn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Elvul presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (26) vs (4) Finn
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee tries to sprawl out of it but Finn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dee defends it nicely.#CL2#
Dee darts in and clinches Finn up against the cage.
Finn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huckleberry Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dee tries for a takedown but Finn manages to get underhooks.
Dee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dee pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and clinches.
Dee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Finn.
Dee stops a takedown attempt from Finn.
Dee looking for a takedown. #T1#
Finn stops a takedown attempt from Dee.
Finn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finn tries to score a body lock takedown but Dee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Finn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dee pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Finn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (4) vs (0) Dee#SUB#
Finn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finn slows the pace down. #T2##SUB#
Finn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Finn's guard! Nice work there by Dee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (2) Dee
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Finn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dee defends it easily.#T3#
Finn keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Finn working a defensive guard but Dee passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Dee seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Finn has his foot on Dee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Dee content to stall in guard here.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dee defends well.#SUB#
Dee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dee has managed to get both his arms back between Finn's legs - danger averted.#T6##SUB#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Dee defends easily.
#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dee stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.#T7#
Finn controls Dee momentarily but Dee frees himself.
Finn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Finn is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn gets full guard.#T8#
Finn wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
Dee controlling from the top position.
Finn working a defensive guard here.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Finn trying to keep a closed guard but Dee is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Finn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dee has picked Finn up and slammed him! Finn can't keep hold of the triangle and Dee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (4) vs (5) Dee
Finn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Finn is trying to control Dee's posture but Dee avoids it.
Finn tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from Finn but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (4) vs (7) Dee
Finn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Dee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Dee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finn is squirming around, avoiding Dee's attempts to control the action.
Finn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finn regains half guard.
Finn is pressing down on Dee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Finn pulls Dee in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Finn has his feet on Dee's thighs here. He's pushed Dee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Omoran gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Omoran (4) vs (0) Finn
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finn tries to roll over but Omoran keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Finn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Omoran escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Omoran! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (7) vs (0) Finn
Finn is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn keeps trying to improve his position.
Omoran tries to advance to mount but Finn denies him.
Finn regains half guard.#T1#
Omoran works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (10) vs (0) Finn
Omoran wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Finn trying to remain calm as Omoran controls from the top position.
Finn is not content to let Omoran control the position.
Finn is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Omoran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Finn's legs. #SUB#
Omoran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Finn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finn is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Finn is trying to control Omoran's posture but Omoran avoids it.
Finn 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.
Omoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #SUB#
Omoran swings around for an armbar but Finn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Omoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (10) vs (2) Finn
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Omoran is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Omoran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (12) vs (2) Finn
Finn keeping full guard, as Omoran tries to pass. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Omoran passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (15) vs (2) Finn
Omoran working away.
Finn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Omoran wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Omoran controls the position from side control.
Omoran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Finn's legs.
Finn wants to control but Omoran postures up.#T6#
Finn is looking for a sweep.
Omoran wants to take a breather but Finn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Omoran.
Omoran preventing the sweep.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Omoran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn moves into full guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Omoran defends easily.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Finn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omoran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Omoran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Omoran advances to half guard.
Finn tries to roll over but Omoran keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Finn is pressing down on Omoran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finn wants to control but Omoran passes easily into half guard.
Omoran trying to control the action but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Finn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Omoran is looking for a kimura here.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Omoran is pressing down on Finn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finn is holding on for now. #T11#
Omoran trying to control from half guard but Finn is working away.
Finn is looking to get back to full guard here but Omoran has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (18) vs (2) Finn
Finn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Omoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Omoran uses his free foot to push down on Finn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Finn. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (21) vs (2) Finn#T12#
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Omoran trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Omoran moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Finn. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (24) vs (2) Finn#T13#
Omoran trying to control the position but Finn is working away. #SUB#
Omoran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Omoran takes a little break here. Finn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Finn is trying to improve his position.
Finn trying his best to control but Omoran has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Omoran (26) vs (2) Finn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omoran controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omoran takes the fight on points by 26 to 2.
Our winner, Golar Omoran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Finn gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (0) vs (4) Finn#SUB2#
Finn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Finn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Finn tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Finn wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Petrov is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
Petrov sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Finn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Finn trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Finn being controlled here momentarily.
Finn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (4) Finn
Petrov postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Finn is retaining full guard.
Finn controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Petrov stands and throws Finn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (4) Finn
Petrov working away.#T5##SUB#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Finn is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov staying calm.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Finn is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Finn trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Finn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (5) vs (8) Finn
Petrov trying to control the hands but Finn won't let him. #SUB2#
Finn looking to break Petrov 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Petrov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7##SUB2#
Petrov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (8) Finn
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (10) Finn
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (9) vs (10) Finn#T8##SUB2#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Finn working a defensive guard but Petrov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (12) vs (10) Finn#T9#
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finn gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov prevents Finn from improving his position.
Well, if Petrov 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.
#T10#
Petrov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finn reverses the position - he's now on top in Petrov 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (12) Finn
Petrov working a defensive guard but Finn passes into half guard.
Petrov is controlling Finn's trapped leg to prevent Finn from advancing to side control.
Finn is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finn is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
#T11##SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Finn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finn wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T12#
Petrov trying to hold on to Finn's head to control him but Finn postures up.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn trying to control the pace.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Finn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (12) vs (15) Finn
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Finn is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#T14##SUB2#
Finn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
I wouldn't like to be where Petrov is right now.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finn to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 15 to 12.
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
Stepping Stone 5
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Finn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. GroSnagdu quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (0) vs (2) Finn
GroSnagdu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but GroSnagdu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Finn got a little sloppy there for a moment and GroSnagdu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finn has managed to get both his arms back between GroSnagdu's legs - danger averted.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (0) vs (5) Finn
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GroSnagdu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Finn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
GroSnagdu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
GroSnagdu gets full guard.
Finn wants to control from the top but GroSnagdu keeps moving.
GroSnagdu working a defensive guard here.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn looking to pass the guard. #T2#
GroSnagdu looking for a sweep. Not yet GroSnagdu, not yet.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GroSnagdu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
GroSnagdu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Finn has passed into half guard!
Finn is stalling here. GroSnagdu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and GroSnagdu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: GroSnagdu (4) vs (5) Finn#T3#
Finn is trying to work for a sweep but GroSnagdu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (6) vs (5) Finn
GroSnagdu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GroSnagdu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Finn is looking to improve his position but GroSnagdu isn't that keen on the idea.
GroSnagdu wants to control the pace but Finn is squirming around nicely. #T4#
GroSnagdu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
GroSnagdu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Finn is surviving well by controlling GroSnagdu's body position as best he can.
GroSnagdu controlling from the full mount.
Finn is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Finn 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.
GroSnagdu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.
Finn tries to lock up and control but GroSnagdu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Finn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finn keeps trying to improve his position.
Finn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GroSnagdu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (6) vs (7) Finn#T7#
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but GroSnagdu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
GroSnagdu looking for a triangle here. Finn is fighting it but it looks tight! GroSnagdu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Finn is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bashag GroSnagdu!
A victorious Bashag GroSnagdu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Finn gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Finn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Finn prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Galvao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Finn is fighting to break Galvao 's control of his arms but Galvao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Galvao 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.
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Galvao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Galvao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn is fighting to break Galvao 's control of his arms but Galvao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6##SUB2#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn is pushing down on Galvao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galvao is fighting to maintain full guard but Finn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Finn 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.
#T7#
Galvao won't allow Finn to pass to mount.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.#T8##SUB#
Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finn.
Galvao wants to control but Finn is having none of it.#SUB#
Finn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Galvao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Galvao ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (5) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao preventing the sweep. #T9#
Galvao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galvao is one step ahead there.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (7) vs (2) Galvao #T10#
Galvao has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Finn looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Galvao trying to control the position here. #T14#
Galvao is trying to keep Finn in close.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Finn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 2
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Finn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Finn
Vrjalya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a triangle here but Finn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (5) Finn#SUB2#
Finn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Finn trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away. #SUB2#
Finn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrjalya manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (5) Finn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vrjalya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vrjalya 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.
#T1##SUB#
Vrjalya seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vrjalya is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura here.
Vrjalya is thwarting Finn's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Vrjalya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Vrjalya in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Finn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vrjalya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Vrjalya!
During a confident post fight interview, Ken Vrjalya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 25 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Breaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Breaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Breaker tries to clinch up.
Finn shoots in for a double leg but Breaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huckleberry Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breaker circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finn.
Breaker wants to counter with a clinch but Finn pushes him away.#TD#
Finn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Breaker to the ground. Finn is now in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker looking to control.
#T1#
Finn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finn trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Finn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Finn works to advance to full mount. Breaker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (7) vs (0) Breaker
Finn controlling his opponent.
Breaker working to try and regain half guard.
Breaker regains half guard.#SUB#
Finn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finn.
Breaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Finn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breaker is staying active underneath Finn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Finn slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Finn is working for a submission of some sort.
Finn prevents Breaker from improving his position.#T5#
Breaker moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Breaker is looking to get back to full guard here but Finn has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (10) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (12) vs (0) Breaker
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breaker wants to control but Finn is having none of it.#T7##SUB#
Finn working for a guillotine from mount but Breaker is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker can't escape the position.
Breaker tries to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Breaker regains half guard.#SUB#
Finn seems to be looking for submissions.
Finn prevents Breaker from improving his position.#T8#
Breaker is not content to let Finn control the position.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard but Finn has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (15) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Finn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Breaker is trying to escape the mount.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Finn wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Breaker is working to get back to half guard.
Breaker tries to hold on but Finn postures up.
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10##SUB#
Finn is working for a guillotine from mount but Breaker frees his head quite easily.
Breaker working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Breaker turns into him and now he's in Finn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (15) vs (2) Breaker
Finn keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass. #T11#
Breaker is still trying to improve position.
Breaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Finn trying to control the position.
#T12#
Finn wants to sweep here but Breaker controlling him for the moment.
Finn has Breaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Breaker advances to half guard.
Breaker is thwarting Finn's attempts to control the position.
Finn is positioning himself well to prevent Breaker advancing to mount. #T13#
Finn wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Finn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Breaker is working for a kimura here but Finn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Breaker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (17) vs (2) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finn passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (20) vs (2) Breaker
Finn trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Breaker trying to control but Finn flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Finn (23) vs (2) Breaker#SUB#
Breaker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Finn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Breaker is defending well though. Finn let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Finn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Breaker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Huckleberry Finn 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:
WVT 2: Puto v Svyatogor
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Flint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Flint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.#CUT#It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Flint manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flint works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flint is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Flint's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes 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.
Flint uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flint. That did some damage!
Flint takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes throws a right hand that Flint ducks under and follows up with a left that Flint also avoids with ease.#T1#
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flint avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes works Flint's body with a nice hook.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flint scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes scores with a hook.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Flint does no damage.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Flint scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Flint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flint is looking to clinch.
As Flint tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Flint manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Barnes throws a head kick but Flint moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Flint tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flint scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a combination. Flint tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flint catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Flint collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Del Bosque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flint.
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque scores with a nice body kick.
Flint misses with an uppercut.
Del Bosque's corner calls for a 1-2. Del Bosque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Del Bosque tried to score with a low kick but Flint checks it.
Flint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Flint backs away, Del Bosque returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Del Bosque slips a jab and a cross from Flint.
Flint 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.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Flint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flint wants to pass the guard but Del Bosque is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Flint is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flint thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Bosque's head. #SUB2#
Flint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Bosque has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flint moves into full mount! Del Bosque won't be happy about that! #T1#
Del Bosque avoids a series of strikes thrown by Flint.
#SUB2#
Flint swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Del Bosque is now in Flint's guard. A big mistake from Flint there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flint working for submissions but it's allowed Del Bosque to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Flint is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Bosque pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Del Bosque sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Flint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Bosque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flint manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Flint throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Del Bosque escapes and throws Flint's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Flint tries to bench press Del Bosque off him but Del Bosque keeps the position.
Del Bosque taking a breather here.
Del Bosque trying to control the action but Flint is working from the bottom.
Flint tries to buck Del Bosque off but Del Bosque is having none of it.
Del Bosque is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flint's shoulder. That is not cool.
Flint is looking to regain half guard here but Del Bosque keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Del Bosque stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands an overhand right.
Flint throws a right and a left that Del Bosque avoids nicely.
Flint moves in looking to clinch but Del Bosque pushes him off.
Flint shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Bosque tries to sprawl out of it but Flint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Bosque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flint shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Bosque sprawls well. He's pushed Flint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Bosque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flint misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque 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#
Del Bosque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flint.
Del Bosque with the inside leg kick.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Bosque scores with a body shot.
Flint looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
Flint closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Del Bosque scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque pushes Flint away with a front kick.
Flint takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Del Bosque lands with a hook. Flint tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flint avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flint changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flint throws a lazy right hand but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flint connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Flint sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Bosque feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flint cracks Del Bosque with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Severo Del Bosque is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Flint changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Bosque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Bosque bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flint works over Del Bosque's head and body with a nice combination.
Del Bosque catches Flint with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Del Bosque tenderised Flint's leg. Flint is trying to keep his angry face on.
Del Bosque jabs Flint to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flint on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flint misses with an uppercut.
Del Bosque with a nice calf kick.
It looks like Del Bosque has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Del Bosque misses the shot to the body.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Flint.
Del Bosque throws a nice outside leg kick.
Del Bosque takes a swing at Flint's ribcage but misses.
Flint misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Flint takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Bosque throws a quick inside leg kick.
Del Bosque jabs Flint right on the nose. Flint blinks but takes it well.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Bosque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Flint counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flint.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Bosque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Del Bosque can't keep his opponent in guard - Flint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flint wants to free his trapped foot but Del Bosque is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Flint not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flint trying to mount his opponent but Del Bosque defends it. #SUB2#
Del Bosque is defending against the submission attempts here by Flint.
Flint wants to pass the guard but Del Bosque is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Flint seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Bosque won't allow Flint to pass to mount.
Flint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Del Bosque!
Flint looking to finish Del Bosque with some ground and pound. This is bad for Del Bosque!#SUB2#
Flint swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Del Bosque is now in Flint's guard. A big mistake from Flint there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Flint working for submissions but it's allowed Del Bosque to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Flint takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Bosque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flint lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Bosque circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Bosque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Bosque throws a sloppy head kick and Flint moves out of range easily.
Del Bosque walks into a straight right hand from Flint.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
Del Bosque scores with a jab to the head.
Flint throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Del Bosque to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot.
Flint wants to clinch.#T1#
Flint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Del Bosque.
Flint blocks a leg kick.
Flint drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Del Bosque defends it well.
Flint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Bosque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flint walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Flint 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.
Del Bosque dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flint. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Flint blocks the leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a right hand that Flint ducks under and follows up with a left that Flint also avoids with ease.#T2#
Flint is looking to clinch.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Bosque misses the target.
Flint's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Del Bosque connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
Del Bosque explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque connects with a right hand. Flint shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Del Bosque - just one landing.
Flint throws a lazy uppercut
letting Del Bosque counter with a right hand.
Flint throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
Flint might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice straight punches there by Del Bosque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Bosque.
Del Bosque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Flint. Those never looked like landing.
Del Bosque cracks a nice hook into Flint's ribs.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Flint is out of range.
Flint lunges at Del Bosque with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Bosque's hand. #T3#
Flint slips a straight right by Del Bosque.
Flint steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Del Bosque. That one must have hurt.
Del Bosque throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flint tries to clinch up.
Flint tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flint lands an overhand right.
Flint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Flint scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flint's corner calls for a 1-2. Flint obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flint has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flint tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot.
Flint misses with a series of wild punches.
Flint tries to clinch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Hukkelberry Flint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flint has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Del Bosque.#T4#
Del Bosque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Bosque tests Flint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flint throws an off balance right hand
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Flint moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Bosque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Bosque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flint takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flint misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Bosque has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Flint pushes Del Bosque up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Flint turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Bosque regains half guard.
Del Bosque keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flint thows a huge punch but Del Bosque dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Bosque, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My Last Fight Ever, Im Retired. Been KO So Many Times In My Career, Doctors Said I Shouldn't Fight No More.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Flint clinches up with Hawk and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Flint.
Flint working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flint has him pressed against the cage.
Flint blocks an elbow strike from Hawk.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint misses with a punch to the body.
Flint stalling.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flint stalls.
Hawk misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flint walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flint misses with a double jab.
Flint just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHawk.#T1#
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Flint takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flint scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Flint clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Flint.
Flint gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flint blocks an elbow strike from Hawk.
Flint gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Flint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk tries to stall but Flint uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flint lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flint lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Flint.
Flint digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Flint avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawk.
Flint lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Flint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flint lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Flint lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Flint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flint has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Flint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint is struggling to control the position.
Flint works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Flint works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flint pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Flint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk pushes off an throws an elbow but Flint leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flint lands an uppercut.
Flint lands with a left to the head.
Flint lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Flint.
Flint digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is trying to drag Flint to the mat but Flint just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Flint. #T4#
Flint stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flint lands a left hand.
Flint slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flint avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawk.
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
Flint lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Flint gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hawk regains guard.
Flint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hawk has his foot on Flint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flint works his way back into a safe position though.
Flint advances position into side control!
Hawk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flint is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Flint is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hawk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hawk!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice combination there by Flint.
#CL2#
Flint takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flint lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Flint. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flint holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Flint.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flint lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flint stalling in the clinch.
Flint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flint.
Good body shot from Flint.
Flint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flint pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hukkelberry Flint seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flint slows down the pace here.
Flint continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Flint.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawk's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Flint.
Flint lands a nice shot to the body.
Flint lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Flint.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flint scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Flint.
Flint displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Flint.
#T3#
Flint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flint is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flint receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right hand to the body from Flint.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawk's efforts to push away.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Flint. #T4#
Nice body punch from Flint - that landed with a thud.
Flint makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Flint on the inside.
Flint avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Flint scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
A nice left hand lands by Flint.
Flint lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Flint stalling in the clinch.
Flint lands a body punch.
Flint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flint stalling the fight.
Flint lands a shot to the body.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Flint pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Flint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flint lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flint.
Flint dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flint to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Flint.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flint smiles and moves away.
Flint throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hawk crashing down! Hawk tries to stagger back to his feet but Flint just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hawk asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Sparbot 3 looking to score a takedown here. Flint is defending well but Sparbot 3 drives through and ends up in Flint's guard.
Sparbot 3 pushing down on Flint's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flint works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sparbot 3 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.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 is working Flint over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.#SUB2#
Flint working for a triangle but Sparbot 3 defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of digs.
Sparbot 3 works over Flint with some ground and pound from guard.
Sparbot 3 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot 3 tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard. #T1#
Flint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flint's head.
Sparbot 3 cracks Flint with a solid left hand.
Flint looking for a sweep. Not yet Flint, not yet.
Sparbot 3 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of digs.
Sparbot 3 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.#SUB#
Sparbot 3 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 won't allow Flint to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a triangle but Sparbot 3 pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Sparbot 3 is working Flint over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flint's head.
Sparbot 3 stands up over Flint, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sparbot 3 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparbot 3 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flint 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.
Flint manages to get back to half guard.
Flint on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparbot 3 connects with a nice short shot to Flint's temple.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Flint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Flint is rocked!#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparbot 3 lands a nice short elbow.
Flint is still in real trouble! Can Sparbot 3 finish him?
Sparbot 3 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparbot 3 is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Flint is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sparbot 3 fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Flint from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sparbot 3! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Retired Sparbot 3! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flint feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bee gets caught napping as Flint dives in and scores a takedown. Bee manages to retain guard.
Bee wants to stand up but Flint is controlling him.
Flint passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bee is letting Flint control him for a moment. #SUB#
Flint is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Flint gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Flint lets go of the hold and Bee can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ICE13: Veterans at Play
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Flint takes one to the chin there.
Mullin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mullin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flint tries to counter with a takedown but Mullin is quick to defend against it.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mullin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullin wants it to stay on the feet.
Flint shoots in but no luck this time.
Mullin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flint.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mullin but Mullin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mullin stuffs the takedown attempt from Flint. Flint gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flint or perhaps it was just good defense by Mullin, which made it look bad.
Mullin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flint is looking to clinch but Mullin is avoiding it.
Mullin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mullin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mullin works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullin's waist but Mullin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flint off to one side.
A shot to the liver by Mullin. Beautiful body shot.
Mullin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mullin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flint.
Flint closes the distance and clinches up with Mullin, looking for a takedown. Flint pushes Mullin against the cage but Mullin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mullin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Mullin looks to throw the jab but Flint is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mullin as he connects with a hook.
Mullin leaves Flint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mullin misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Flint gets a clinch.
Mullin slows down the pace here.
Flint drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Flint jumps guard and drags Mullin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mullin wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mullin drops back looking for a leg! Flint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flint manages to kick Mullin off! Mullin jumps back into Flint's guard.
Mullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mullin advances position into side control!
Flint gets back to half guard.
Flint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flint.
Flint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullin's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint trying to control but Mullin is working from the bottom.
Mullin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flint postures up in Mullin's guard and throws a big left but Mullin blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flint postures up and lands a big shot to Mullin's brow. #T3#
Flint is pushing down on Mullin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mullin is fighting to maintain full guard but Flint has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Flint is working for a kimura but Mullin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Flint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mullin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flint throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flint looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flint takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flint looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mullin tries to get to full guard but Flint has control of the leg.
Flint throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flint.
Mullin trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mullin stuffs the takedown attempt from Flint. Flint gets slowly back to his feet.
Flint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mullin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flint scrambles back to his feet.
Flint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mullin.
Flint tries to counter with a takedown but Mullin is quick to defend against it.
Mullin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Mullin.
Mullin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flint was well out of range. Poor timing from Mullin.
Mullin throws the left hand but Flint avoids the punch easily.
Flint takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flint fails with a takedown attempt.
Flint doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herbert Mullin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mullin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flint trying to control but Mullin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mullin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mullin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Mullin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mullin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullin keeping full guard, as Flint tries to pass.
Flint is working hard here to advance position.
Flint 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.
Flint throws a strike but Mullin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Flint 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#
Mullin is refusing to be controlled, as Flint sits in half guard.
Flint moves into full mount! Mullin won't be happy about that!
Mullin reaches up and holds on to Flint to control the position.
Hukkelberry Flint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flint wants to control the pace but Mullin is squirming around nicely.
Mullin tries to lock up and control but Flint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Flint connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flint lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flint throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mullin because Flint loaded up on that one.
Flint sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Flint looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Flint has control of Mullin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mullin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Flint wants to control the pace but Mullin is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Flint content just to control the position here.
Mullin is desperately trying to improve his position but Flint has a good base and remains in mount.
Mullin is squirming around, avoiding Flint's attempts to control the action.
Mullin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flint.
Flint tries to control but Mullin wriggling away. #SUB#
Flint goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mullin turns into him and now he's in Flint's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Flint with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mullin to score with a decent uppercut.
Flint drops his hands momentarily and Mullin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mullin misses with an uppercut. Flint saw that one coming.
Mullin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flint blocks a jab.
Flint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mullin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flint goes for a double leg but Mullin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mullin continues to drive forward.
Flint is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mullin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flint tries to pull guard but Mullin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Flint gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Flint scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flint is trying to control the action in half guard but Mullin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mullin is looking to escape.#T1#
Flint thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mullin's head.
Mullin is staying active underneath Flint, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flint lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mullin moves into full guard.
Mullin keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Flint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flint throws an elbow that misses. Mullin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flint's guard. Nice move by Mullin!#REVB#
Flint keeping full guard, as Mullin tries to pass.
Mullin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flint wants to sweep here but Mullin controlling him for the moment.
Mullin trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Flint is looking for a triangle but Mullin pushes his legs off easily.
Mullin won't allow Flint to sweep him here.
Mullin trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Mullin 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.
Mullin advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mullin tries for a kimura but Flint is defending well.
Flint sneaks back into half guard.
Flint regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mullin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mullin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flint manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mullin's best efforts.#SU2#
Mullin stands up from half guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flint. #T4#
Mullin shoots in for a takedown but Flint shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Mullin shows good takedown defense.
Mullin misses with a wild body shot.
Mullin moves out of range as Flint strikes.
Mullin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mullin as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Flint looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mullin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flint grinds an elbow into Mullin's temple.
Mullin is trying to escape the position but Flint is controlling the position.
Flint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullin keeps working.
Mullin being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Mullin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mullin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Mullin!
A relieved looking Herbert Mullin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Soda throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Flint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Flint 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flint seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Soda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flint is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soda is just riding it out for now. Flint eventually gives up the hold.
Soda is trying to maintain the position but Flint is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Flint wants to control but Soda is keeping him busy.
Soda trying to control but Flint postures up.
Soda is trying to get back to full guard.
Soda 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flint in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Flint seems to be looking for submissions.
Soda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flint is working away from the top position though.
Soda tries to get to full guard but Flint has control of the leg.
Soda wants to control but Flint is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Flint seems to be working for a kimura but Soda defends the submission attempt.
Soda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flint is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Soda.
Soda throws a hook but Flint blocks it.
Soda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flint misses with a takedown
and Soda counters with a left to the body.
Soda throws a lazy right hand but Flint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soda throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Flint counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soda won't be happy with that.
Soda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Flint tries for a kimura but Soda is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Soda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Soda is being controlled here.
Flint trying to control the action but Soda is working from the bottom.
Soda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flint off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flint is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Soda scores with punches to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soda punishes Flint with strikes from the back mount.
Soda is hanging on to Flint's back as he tries to escape.
Flint 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.
Soda gets his hands free as Flint looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hukkelberry Flint will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Soda misses with a body shot.
Soda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Soda gets tackled into the cage by Flint. Flint maintains the clinch.
Soda misses with the head strike.
Flint is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flint has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flint has Soda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
3 Piece Soda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
Flint changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint moves out of range of the body kick.
Soda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soda with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Soda misses.
Flint feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Soda misses with a body shot.
Flint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soda.
Flint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soda connects with a looping right hand.
Soda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soda throws a hook to the side of Flint's head but Flint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flint drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Soda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Soda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Soda keeping full guard, as Flint tries to pass.
Soda looking to control.
Soda keeping full guard, as Flint tries to pass. #SUB#
Soda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Soda looking for subs off his back but Flint has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Flint is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soda sees it coming and defends easily.
Soda is controlling Flint's trapped leg to prevent Flint from advancing to side control.
Soda continues to stall.
Flint prevents Soda from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Flint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soda wants to control but Flint is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Soda misses.
Flint tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
3 Piece Soda dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Flint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flint on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soda. Soda obviously looking to wear him down.
Soda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flint.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soda enables Flint to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flint seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Flint 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soda working for a triangle but Flint defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Soda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hukkelberry Flint has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Flint.
Flint trying to control but Soda is working from the bottom.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soda trying to control the position.
Flint trying to control but Soda is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flint with a poor takedown
and Soda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soda misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Flint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flint trying to control the action but Soda is working from the bottom. #T3#
Soda is trying to maintain the position but Flint is very close to passing his half guard.
Flint wants to control but Soda is keeping him busy.
Soda is looking to improve his position.
Soda is refusing to be controlled, as Flint sits in half guard.
Soda trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soda keeps Flint at a distance using the push kick.
Soda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Flint fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soda sprawls well initially but Flint persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flint is looking to stall here but Soda recovers full guard.
Flint controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hukkelberry Flint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flint has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hukkelberry Flint!
A relieved looking Hukkelberry Flint thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Al Jhit drives through and clinches with Flint against the cage.
#TD2#
Flint has clasped his hands together around Al Jhit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Flint#SUB2#
Flint is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Flint is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Flint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Jhit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Jhit tries to buck Flint off but Flint is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (0) vs (6) Flint
Al Jhit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flint pulls his head out easily.
Flint is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flint pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Flint's head to control him but Flint postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for subs from the bottom but Flint mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (9) Flint#SUB2#
Flint is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Jhit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flint looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flint looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Flint isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit is trying to reverse the position but instead Flint has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (0) vs (12) Flint
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Al Jhit tries to improve his position but Flint has taken his back! Flint has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Al Jhit tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Flint pushes Al Jhit away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hukkelberry Flint!
An out of breath Hukkelberry Flint thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Flint decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (0) vs (2) Flint
Flint prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Flint looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Flint is controlling well.
Ortega is looking to control Flint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortega avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega gets back to full guard.
Ortega is trying to control the position but Flint postures up. #SUB#
Flint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flint has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Flint drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flint jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flint wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Flint wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Flint postures up.
Flint trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flint stays in close to Ortega's body and controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flint defends well.
Ortega working a defensive guard but Flint manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (5) Flint#T3#
Ortega is not content to let Flint control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega is holding Flint down, trying to stall.
Ortega tries to buck Flint off but Flint is having none of it.#SUB2#
Flint working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortega struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ortega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flint wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flint looking to control but instead Ortega has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ortega trying to hold on to Flint's head to control him but Flint postures up.
#SUB2#
Flint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flint.
Ortega trying to control but Flint postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Flint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flint. #SUB2#
Flint 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.
Ortega wants to control but Flint is keeping busy.
#T6#
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flint trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ortega isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flint stacks Ortega 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 Flint! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (8) Flint
Ortega is not content to let Flint control the position.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
A control attempt from Ortega but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ortega (0) vs (10) Flint
Flint tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flint wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
Ortega is looking to improve his position but Flint isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortega tries to hold on but Flint postures up.#T8##SUB2#
Flint working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Flint looking to control but Ortega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
Flint wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
Ortega regains half guard.
Flint is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Ortega wants to control but Flint passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (13) Flint
Ortega looks to move to half guard but instead Flint has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ortega (0) vs (15) Flint
Ortega manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ortega is looking to get back to full guard here but Flint has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (18) Flint
Ortega tries to bench press Flint off him but Flint keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here. #T10##SUB2#
Flint is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ortega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Flint is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Ortega trying to control but Flint flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ortega (0) vs (21) Flint#SUB2#
Flint working for a choke but Ortega is defending well. #SUB2#
Flint is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ortega reverses the position brilliantly into Flint's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (21) Flint
Ortega wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Flint manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortega manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (23) Flint#T12#
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flint passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Flint.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega trying to hold on to Flint's head to control him but Flint postures up.
#T13#
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Flint is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Flint is looking to advance position but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Flint sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ortega doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Flint paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ortega - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Ortega!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Flint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Flint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Flint
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov's coaches at BDS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Flint's head to control him but Flint postures up.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Flint keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Magomedov is looking to control Flint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Flint from advancing position.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flint engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Flint looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Flint
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flint reverses the position - he's now on top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Flint
Magomedov has Flint pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flint is one step ahead there.
Magomedov wants to control but Flint passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Magomedov trying to control but Flint postures up.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.
Magomedov is in trouble now - Flint has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Flint
Flint prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Flint is working for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov frees his head quite easily.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Flint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (7) Flint
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Flint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
#T5#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving. #T6#
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov postures up.
#SUB2#
Flint working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Flint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov pushing down on Flint's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flint wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (7) Flint
Flint is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Flint doesn't allow it.
Flint 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.#T10##SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Flint recovers full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flint wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Flint keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Flint is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov stands and throws Flint's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (10) vs (7) Flint
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Flint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Flint is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Flint uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Flint works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flint is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (13) vs (7) Flint#T14#
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flint is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (16) vs (7) Flint
Flint trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Flint is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Flint
Flint tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.#SUB#
Burroughs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flint is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flint sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flint 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Flint defends it. #T1#
Flint is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Flint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flint tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs wants to pass to mount but Flint is defending 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.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Flint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flint actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Flint is defending well.
Flint wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Flint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flint is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is trying to control. Flint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs trying to advance position but Flint counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flint is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs passes Flint's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flint is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
Flint trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it. #T4#
Flint trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Flint tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Flint is working from the bottom.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flint is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flint won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Flint actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Flint wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Flint keeping control of the position.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flint wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Flint won't allow it.
Flint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Flint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flint trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Flint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flint.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pushing down on Flint's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flint is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
Burroughs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flint doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burroughs.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Flint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flint manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Burroughs stands and throws Flint's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Flint
You can see the frustration on Flint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Flint tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs slows the pace down.
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flint is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Flint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Burroughs working away.
Flint is trying to improve his position.
Flint regains half guard.
Burroughs uses his free foot to push down on Flint's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flint. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Flint
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flint can't escape the position.
Burroughs wants to control but instead Flint manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (13) vs (0) Flint#T10#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flint wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flint is looking to escape.
Flint wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.#T11#
Flint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs trying to control but Flint is having none of it.
Flint is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Flint is squirming around nicely.
Flint is looking to get to half guard.
Flint slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it.
Flint moves into full guard.
#T12#
Flint keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Flint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Flint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Burroughs trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flint has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2#
Flint looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
Flint looks winded!
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flint manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Flint in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (2) Flint
Burroughs can't keep his opponent in guard - Flint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Burroughs is defending against the submission attempts here by Flint.
Burroughs wants to control but Flint is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Joshua Burroughs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hukkelberry Flint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ulatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flint sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergei Ulatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ulatov.
Flint drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulatov sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Ulatov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flint on his heels. He'll look to pass Flint's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flint (0) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.#SUB2#
Ulatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flint is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flint has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flint (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Flint 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flint defends it easily.#T1#
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flint trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flint defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully. #T2#
Flint tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Flint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flint pushes down on Ulatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flint is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flint to get the leverage. #SUB#
Flint is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Flint is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Flint is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flint is looking to take a break and control but Ulatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Flint is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Flint is working for a kimura but Ulatov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Ulatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flint pushing down on Ulatov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flint wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Flint seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Flint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ulatov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flint is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Ulatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Flint.
Flint controlling the action here. #T6#
Flint wants to free his trapped foot but Ulatov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Flint 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.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard.
Flint trying to pass the guard but Ulatov defending well. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Flint is trying to control. Ulatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard.
Flint trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ulatov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flint escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flint! Score +3 for passing guard: Flint (5) vs (2) Ulatov
Flint works to advance to full mount. Ulatov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Flint (7) vs (2) Ulatov#T8#
Ulatov is looking to improve his position but Flint isn't that keen on the idea.
Flint looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Flint working for a guillotine from mount but Ulatov is in no mood to give up.
Flint fails to advance to Ulatov's back.
Flint tries to control but Ulatov wriggling away.
Ulatov regains half guard.#T9#
Flint content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Flint sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flint is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flint (10) vs (2) Ulatov
Flint controlling his opponent. #T10#
Flint looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Flint goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ulatov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flint (10) vs (4) Ulatov
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov preventing the sweep.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov pushes down on Flint's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Flint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulatov is keen to just control but Flint is a slippery customer.
Flint trying to hold on to Ulatov's head to control him but Ulatov postures up.
#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulatov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Flint keeping control of the position.
Ulatov is looking to stall here but Flint recovers full guard.
Flint looking to control.
Ulatov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Flint (10) vs (7) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flint has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ulatov but great work by Flint. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flint (14) vs (7) Ulatov#SUB#
Flint goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ulatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Flint but great work by Ulatov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flint (14) vs (11) Ulatov#T13##SUB2#
Ulatov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Flint is trying to escape and Ulatov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Flint is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ulatov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Ulatov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Ulatov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 66:Escalante v Bosanac
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Flint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flint walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Flint drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Jackson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Flint is defending well. Jackson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Flint has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jackson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demarcus Jackson!
An out of breath Demarcus Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 62:Goncalves vs Victor
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Flint is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Flint looking to score a takedown here. Barbosa is defending well but Flint drives through and ends up in Barbosa's guard.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Flint wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flint is aware though and is defending well.
Flint keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.#SUB#
Flint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flint has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to hold Flint in close to prevent damage but Flint has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flint lands a nice short elbow.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Flint has control of the leg. #T1#
Barbosa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Flint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flint keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Barbosa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flint, pushing him back against the cage.
Flint prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flint tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa tries to work over Flint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Flint's head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Flint blocks it.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Flint.
Flint trying to land knees to the body.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Flint has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.#TD2#
Flint lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barbosa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Flint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flint somewhat.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Flint's body.#T3#
Flint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flint shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flint gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flint looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Flint fails to land the takedown.#T4##TD2#
Flint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Flint makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbosa looking to control.
#SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flint told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flint postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up with Flint and pushes him back against the cage.
Flint prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flint wants a takedown.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around?
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flint's elbow.
Flint wants to stall.
Flint drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint misses with a takedown attempt - Barbosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
Flint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flint shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flint.
Flint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
As Flint backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Flint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Flint takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Barbosa.
Flint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Flint is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa tries to work over Flint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flint has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
Flint looking for a takedown.
Flint tries for a takedown but Barbosa manages to get underhooks.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Barbosa cracks Flint with a nice body shot.
Flint is breathing heavily.
Flint drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Flint's body. Flint takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flint checks a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Flint moves out of range.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Flint's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flint.
Barbosa jabs at Flint's body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flint.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Flint walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Flint looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flint. Flint circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Flint avoids it well.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Flint with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flint scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Flint checks it.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Flint misses with a takedown attempt - Barbosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.#T1#
Barbosa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flint backs up against the cage.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flint manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa cracks Flint with an open hand slap.
Flint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Flint's head.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Flint is rocked!#T2#
Flint fails with the takedown.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flint's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flint is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?#CL#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flint, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flint or not.
Flint wants a takedown.
Flint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flint.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flint.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa gets through Flint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa cracks Flint with a nice body shot.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Flint's ribcage. Flint let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Flint to his knees! Barbosa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
A very excited looking Daniel Barbosa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 58: Vanorden vs Boaler
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Flint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Cho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flint throws a big right hand that misses.
Cho trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint throwing strikes but missing.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Flint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flint misses with the ground and pound.
Flint in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cho tries to improve position but can't.
Flint misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Cho is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Flint working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flint misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Flint tries for a kimura but Cho is defending well.
Cho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flint connects with a decent elbow.
Flint tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cho parries the strikes from Flint easily there. Flint is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cho to escape.
Flint in side control, throwing shots but Cho defends. #T3#
Cho tries to improve position but can't.
Flint landing strikes.
Flint lands an elbow.
Flint looks up at the clock and then as Cho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flint smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Cho is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Flint scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Cho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint cracks Cho with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Flint immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cho is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Flint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
A very excited looking Hukkelberry Flint 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Flint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flint is looking to clinch.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Flint's ribs.
Flint misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flint.
Flint throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes throws a leg kick which misses Flint's front leg but catches the back leg as Flint tries to avoid it.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes 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.
Hughes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flint looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hughes.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Flint counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flint manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flint keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flint's head.#T2#
Flint controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flint's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Flint told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.#T3#
Flint trying to control the position.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Flint throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hughes uses it to pass to side control.
Hughes working the ground and pound.
Hughes scoring with punches and elbows.
Flint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes cracks Flint with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hughes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Flint is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronson Hughes!
During a confident post fight interview, Bronson Hughes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 99
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Maldini lands a really nice looking cross but Flint seems unphased.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot.
Flint's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maldini under the eye.
Flint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Flint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Flint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flint misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flint shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flint 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.
Flint needs to keep his hands up - Maldini had a free shot at his head there.
Maldini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Maldini misses with a hook.
Flint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maldini swivels and escapes.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flint staying out of range there.#CL#
Flint rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Flint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Maldini finds it's target.#TD#
Flint fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maldini to the ground. Flint is now in Maldini's guard.
Flint prevents Maldini from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Maldini has wrist control.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Maldini blocks nicely. #SUB#
Flint drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flint jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flint 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.
Maldini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flint missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Flint drops back looking for a leg! Maldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldini manages to kick Flint off! Flint jumps back into Maldini's guard.
Flint wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving. #T3#
Maldini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flint's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maldini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maldini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flint content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maldini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maldini wants to get back to his feet but Flint is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flint cracks Maldini with a solid left hand.
Flint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maldini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Maldini has wrist control.#SUB#
Flint drops back looking for a leg! Maldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldini manages to kick Flint off! Flint jumps back into Maldini's guard.
Maldini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hukkelberry Flint will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Flint. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flint.
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Flint gets a clinch.
Maldini is pressed up against the cage. Flint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maldini down to the mat. Maldini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flint looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Flint misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint shoots in for a double leg but Maldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Flint is out of range.
Flint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Maldini shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Flint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini misses with a two punch combination.
Flint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini moves away from the strike by Flint.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Flint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maldini defends it nicely.
Maldini scores with a punch to the head.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
and Flint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint misses with a looping right.#CL#
Flint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flint tries to throw a body punch but Maldini avoids it by throwing Flint back against the cage. #T3#
Flint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flint tries to pull guard but Maldini won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maldini's elbow. #BC2#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Flint counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Flint.#CL#
Flint clinches. #BC#
Flint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Maldini misses with a hook.
A big left from Flint misses.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini scores with a shot to the body.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini clobbers Flint with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flint dives in and grabs Maldini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maldini pushes down on Flint's head and hops out.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flint scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one.
Flint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Flint shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flint tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini throws a body punch but Flint moves out of range.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Flint wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Flint closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Flint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.#BC#
Flint breaks from the clinch.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Maldini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flint stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flint looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flint fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flint tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Flint takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flint.
Flint misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flint throwing a counter right hand but Maldini manages to avoid it.#T3#
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Maldini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flint slips under a jab from Maldini.#TD#
Flint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maldini is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Flint dives into side control.
#REVB#
Flint lands some shots froms side control.
Flint in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maldini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Flint misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Flint tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flint working the ground and pound but Maldini is defending the strikes.
Flint throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Flint looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maldini is avoiding damage well.
Hukkelberry Flint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flint fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Flint fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Flint throws a strike aimed at the side of Maldini's head but Maldini avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maldini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini! |
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Event:
CMMA 91 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Flint. Flint maintains the clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Flint improves position. #BC2#
Flint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Flint tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Flint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie slips a jab from Flint.
Flint smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Flint tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Flint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries to stall but Flint uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flint is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.#BC2#
Flint breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A big left from Gracie misses. #CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Flint up against the cage.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flint gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Flint jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Flint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flint looking to control.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flint's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.#T3##CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Flint in a clinch.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Flint prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Flint avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. #TD2#
Flint works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Flint trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Flint slips an elbow through the middle.
Flint trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gracie trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flint working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Gracie not doing much here.
#T4#
Flint is looking to improve his position.
Flint trying to control here.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Flint is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Flint won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Renoa Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gracie tries to clinch up but Flint circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Flint in a clinch.
#BC2#
Flint manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flint defends it nicely.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flint keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes Flint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around?
Flint is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gracie trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Flint is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Flint trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Flint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Flint tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to control but Flint is keeping him busy.
Flint wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie trying to control the action but Flint is working from the bottom.
Flint moves into full guard.
#T3#
Flint keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Flint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flint wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flint is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie throws a jab when Flint was well out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flint defends it nicely.
Flint takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Flint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renoa Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Flint leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flint keeps the fight on the outside.
Flint jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie won't allow Flint to sweep him here.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Flint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Our spies down at at Zoowie's Funhouse inform us that Flint has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie is in close to Flint's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Flint looking to control.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard.
Gracie won't allow Flint to sweep him here.
Flint wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Flint to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Flint keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Flint moves into full guard.
#T3#
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flint wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie won't allow Flint to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flint being controlled here, momentarily.
Flint has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Hukkelberry Flint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flint has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renoa Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renoa Gracie!
A relieved looking Renoa Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Flint swats away the attempt to clinch by Peieira.
Peieira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flint under the eye.
Peieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Peieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peieira lands in his opponent's guard.
Flint is trying to keep Peieira in close.
Flint is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass.
Peieira preventing the sweep. #T1#
Flint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peieira passes Flint's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Peieira is working for a kimura but Flint is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Peieira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Flint could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Peieira has cracked it and Flint is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Peieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Peieira! |
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CMMA 63 Yrjke vs Dallas
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Fellatio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flint circles away quickly and effectively.
Flint connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fellatio takes a swing at Flint's ribcage but misses.
Fellatio slips a straight right by Flint.
Frankie Fellatio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flint misses with a straight left.
Flint uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fellatio has time to react.
Flint throws a jab but it's blocked by Fellatio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fellatio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flint tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fellatio is in Flint's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flint looking for a guillotine here but Fellatio defends easily.
Fellatio trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Flint is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fellatio throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Flint's body to avoid the submission. Flint has instead reached around Fellatio's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Flint arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hukkelberry Flint!
A victorious Hukkelberry Flint thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Grand Finale
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morra Jr tries to clinch up.
Morra Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Morra Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Flint is trying to break the clinch but Morra Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Flint tries to pull guard but Morra Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Flint looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flint trying to stall but Morra Jr improves his position.
Flint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Morra Jr.
Flint blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morra Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Flint.
Morra Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Flint.
Morra Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flint's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Morra Jr - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Flint jumps guard and drags Morra Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morra Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morra Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Flint has his foot on Morra Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morra Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flint throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Morra Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flint trying to control the position.
#T3#
Morra Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Flint working for a triangle but Morra Jr defends it easily.
Flint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flint wants to control the position but Morra Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flint wants to control but Morra Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flint wants to improve his position but Morra Jr is controlling well.
Morra Jr trying to mount his opponent but Flint defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morra Jr moves in looking to clinch but Flint pushes him off.
Flint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Morra Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flint tries to pull guard but Morra Jr won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morra Jr.
A right hand to the body from Morra Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morra Jr.
I was talking to Morra Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morra Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morra Jr tries a body shot but Flint blocks it.
A short left from Morra Jr.
Flint fails to pull guard.
Ricardo Morra Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
A frustrated look appears on Flint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Morra Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Morra Jr tries to clinch there but Flint circles away.
Flint feints the counter takedown.
Morra Jr tries to clinch but Flint moves out of range.
Flint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morra Jr wants to clinch.
Morra Jr feints a jab promting Flint to slip. Morra Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flint slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Ricardo Morra Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morra Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Flint counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flint.
Flint wants to control from the top but Morra Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Morra Jr has wrist control.
Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Morra Jr blocks nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Flint is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morra Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morra Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Morra Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flint trying to keep a closed guard but Morra Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flint 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#
Flint missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morra Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flint with the ground and pound but Morra Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hukkelberry Flint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Flint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flint trying to control the position from guard on top but Morra Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morra Jr is keeping the position for now.
Morra Jr pulls Flint in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Morra Jr working for a triangle but Flint defends it easily.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Morra Jr blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses.
Flint looking to sit in guard and control but Morra Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Flint looking for a sweep. Not yet Flint, not yet.
Flint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morra Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morra Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hukkelberry Flint's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Morra Jr does no damage. #CL#
Flint tries to keep at a distance but Morra Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morra Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morra Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Flint prevents a body shot from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morra Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
#TD2#
Flint ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flint no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Flint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morra Jr is one step ahead there.
Morra Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Flint is trying to control the position but Morra Jr postures up.
Flint looking for a sweep. Not yet Flint, not yet. #SUB2#
Flint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morra Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Flint is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morra Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morra Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around?
Morra Jr won't allow Flint to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flint trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flint swats away the attempt to clinch by Morra Jr.#CL#
Morra Jr clinches with his opponent.
Morra Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Morra Jr gets underhooks to prevent Flint's takedown attempt.
Morra Jr pushes Flint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morra Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Flint jumps guard but Morra Jr stands there with Flint around his waist. Flint gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Morra Jr. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Morra Jr.
Flint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morra Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flint.
Ricardo Morra Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
A right hand to the body from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Morra Jr gets through Flint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morra Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flint tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flint tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morra Jr smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Morra Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morra Jr cracks Flint with a nice body shot.#T4#
Morra Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Morra Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Morra Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morra Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morra Jr.
Flint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morra Jr misses with a body punch.
Flint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Morra Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flint is trying to pull guard but Morra Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Flint jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morra Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Flint gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Morra Jr clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Morra Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Morra Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morra Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Morra Jr!
Ricardo Morra Jr 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:
Empire: XII
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Flint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cerrahoglu is trying to defend but Flint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flint prevents Cerrahoglu from improving his position.
Cerrahoglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerrahoglu tries to get out of the position.
Flint slips a nice elbow through Cerrahoglu's hands, connecting with Cerrahoglu's forehead.
Flint not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flint throwing shots but Cerrahoglu is blocking nicely.
Flint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Flint wants to work for an arm triangle but Cerrahoglu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Flint is looking to advance position but Cerrahoglu won't allow it. #SUB2#
Flint 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.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cerrahoglu to regain full guard.
Flint wants to control from the top but Cerrahoglu keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cerrahoglu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cerrahoglu stays in close to Flint's body and controls the position. #T2#
Flint trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerrahoglu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerrahoglu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrahoglu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flint on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint controls Cerrahoglu momentarily but Cerrahoglu frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flint manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerrahoglu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Flint stopping the sweep attempt from Cerrahoglu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint 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#
Cerrahoglu throws the left hand but Flint avoids the punch easily.
Flint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cerrahoglu throws a jab when Flint was well out of range.
Cerrahoglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Cerrahoglu clinches.
Flint blocking some punches.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cerrahoglu struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint blocks an uppercut.
Flint jumps guard but Cerrahoglu stands there with Flint around his waist. Flint gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerrahoglu is pressed up against the cage. Flint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cerrahoglu down to the mat. Cerrahoglu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cerrahoglu. Cerrahoglu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu sizes up Flint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Cerrahoglu loads up on a big right hand but Flint slips the punch.#TD2#
Flint scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrahoglu parries the strikes from Flint easily there. Flint is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cerrahoglu to escape.
Flint taking a break here but Cerrahoglu is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Cerrahoglu tries to roll over but Flint keeps him under control.
Flint looks to land a strike but Cerrahoglu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hukkelberry Flint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flint lands a couple of elbows.
Cerrahoglu has control of Flint's left arm, preventing Flint from doing any damage.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses.
Cerrahoglu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flint throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flint's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrahoglu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cerrahoglu pulls Flint in close to prevent any damage.
Cerrahoglu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Flint postures up in Cerrahoglu's guard and throws a big left but Cerrahoglu blocks it.
Flint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flint stands up over Cerrahoglu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cerrahoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flint is one step ahead there. #T3#
Flint landing some decent shots from guard.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Cerrahoglu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flint working some strikes from top position.
Flint slips nicely into half guard.
Cerrahoglu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Flint working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flint connects with a nice short shot to Cerrahoglu's temple.
Nice strikes from Flint there.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Cerrahoglu has his hands clasped together around Flint's back. He's all about the action.
Cerrahoglu has a hand on Flint's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Flint takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Flint landing punches.
Flint wants to control the pace but Cerrahoglu is squirming around nicely.
Flint looking to ground and pound but Cerrahoglu is blocking nicely.
Flint is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cerrahoglu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flint lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Cerrahoglu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint lands a big shot there that rocks Cerrahoglu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Cerrahoglu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint lands a big shot to the head and Cerrahoglu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint 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:
Empire: GP145 Finals
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Morra Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morra Jr fails to land.
Flint takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flint has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morra Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Morra Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flint blocks an uppercut.
Flint can't find room to land a body shot as Morra Jr controls the action.
Morra Jr 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.
Morra Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morra Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morra Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Morra Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Flint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morra Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morra Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Flint breaks from the clinch.
Morra Jr is looking to clinch. #T1#
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Morra Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Morra Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Flint has had enough of the clinch but Morra Jr keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Flint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Morra Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Flint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Morra Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Morra Jr has Flint up against the cage in a clinch.
Morra Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flint is trying to force a seperation but Morra Jr has the dominant position.
Morra Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morra Jr.
A short uppercut from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flint tries to pull guard but Morra Jr won't allow it.
Ricardo Morra Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morra Jr works on Flint's body with a couple of short punches.
Morra Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Morra Jr misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morra Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
Morra Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Morra Jr pushes Flint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morra Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Morra Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morra Jr prevents Flint from breaking the clinch.
Flint is trying to drag Morra Jr to the mat but Morra Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morra Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flint's efforts to push away.#T3#
Morra Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morra Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Morra Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morra Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morra Jr lands a right hand.
Flint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morra Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Morra Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morra Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Flint.
Morra Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morra Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flints head.
Morra Jr lands a body punch.
Flint is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morra Jr to keep the fight standing.
Morra Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Flint backwards. #T4#
Morra Jr scores with a shot to the side of Flint's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morra Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Morra Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Flint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morra Jr tries a body shot but Flint blocks it.
Morra Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morra Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flint or not.
Morra Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint can't break the clinch.
Morra Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Morra Jr.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morra Jr pushes Flint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morra Jr smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Morra Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hukkelberry Flint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Morra Jr forces Flint back against the cage and clinches.
Morra Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Flint tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morra Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morra Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Flint blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morra Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flint's efforts to push away.
Morra Jr lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Flint is rocked!
Morra Jr gets through Flint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flint is still on wobbly legs! Can Morra Jr finish him?
Morra Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Flint with a mighty uppercut! Flint falls back against the cage and Morra Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Flint is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Morra Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Morra Jr!
Our winner, Ricardo Morra Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Semi Finals
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Flint attempts a counter takedown but Peterson avoids it well and moves away.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Flint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been hearing reports that Flint has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flint half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flint is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Flint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Flint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Peterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flint was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Flint scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peterson tries to kick Flint off but Flint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flint drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Flint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peterson!
Flint lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peterson hang on?#T2#
Flint looking to control but Peterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Flint looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Flint wants to control the pace but Peterson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson tries to hold on but Flint pushes him away. #SUB#
Flint quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Flint but it's paid off an Peterson is forced to tap! Nice work by Flint.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hukkelberry Flint!
During a confident post fight interview, Hukkelberry Flint thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Empire: GP 145 R2 The Super 8
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Flint tries to keep at a distance but Park has taken the fight into the clinch.
Park misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Park.
Flint taking a breather.
Flint is working for takedown but Park is calmly controlling the position for now.
Park can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Flint pulls Park into guard.
#SUB#
Flint is looking to cinch up a triangle. Park throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Flint's body to avoid the submission. Flint has instead reached around Park's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Flint arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Empire: Grand Prix 145
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Powers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flint's half guard.
Flint is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flint avoid being mounted?
Flint gets full guard.
Flint trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard. #REVR#
Flint postures up and lands a big shot to Powers's brow.
Flint sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powers's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint is looking to advance position but Powers won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Powers is in trouble now - Flint has advanced to mount! #T1#
Flint wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Flint is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Powers wants to control but Flint is having none of it.
Flint with good strikes from the mount here!
Flint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Powers is rocked!
Flint unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Powers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Flint celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One misses with a looping left.
One gets cracked there but stands up to it.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakocevic sprawls well. Bakocevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakocevic throws a sloppy head kick and One moves out of range easily.
One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakocevic.
One blocks a head kick by Bakocevic.
One half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bakocevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakocevic clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakocevic just stands there and leans against the cage.
One tries for a takedown but Bakocevic manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakocevic manages to break the clinch.
Bakocevic thumps One with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakocevic works One's body with a nice hook.
One throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. One is in Bakocevic's guard.
One wants to pass the guard but Bakocevic is keeping the position.
Bakocevic keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One passes into half guard.
One moves nicely into side control.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working.
One working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One lands a decent elbow from side control.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Bakocevic's face as One controls the position.
One wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping him busy.
One looks up at the clock and then as Bakocevic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, One smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
One tries for a kimura but Bakocevic is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakocevic struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One trying to control the position but Bakocevic is working away.
One wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bakocevic, who protects the arm well.
One is looking to take a break and control but Bakocevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
One is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
One working away.
Bakocevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with One. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
One is trying to get an arm triangle but Bakocevic is defending well.
One trying to control the action but Bakocevic is working from the bottom.
One is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bakocevic has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test One dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Bakocevic as One shoots in.
Bakocevic throws a sloppy head kick and One moves out of range easily.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakocevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
Bakocevic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bakocevic pushes One up against the cage in a clinch.
One is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One is trying to pull guard but Bakocevic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One tries to pull guard but Bakocevic won't allow it.
Bakocevic breaks the clinch.
Bakocevic throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Test One has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One blocks a head kick by Bakocevic.
Bakocevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakocevic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with One, pushing him back against the cage.
One is working for takedown but Bakocevic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bakocevic manages to break the clinch.
Vaso Bakocevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakocevic lands a jab-cross combination.
Vaso Bakocevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
One shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than One was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
One controls the position.
Bakocevic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but One has just dragged him back down to the mat.
One trying to control the action but Bakocevic is working from the bottom.
One tries for a kimura but Bakocevic is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One moves into full mount!
One unloading with bombs!
One is looking to work his way around to Bakocevic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
One is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bakocevic is in real trouble.
One is punishing Bakocevic with strikes - can he finish him?!
One is looking to control Bakocevic but Bakocevic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
One struggling to keep hold of the position.
One controls the action.
One wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy.
One working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bakocevic is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and One has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bakocevic taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test One! |
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