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Event:
G | 16: Zaitoun x Steel
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for McGraugh. That snapped Ewels's head back.
McGraugh misses with a hook.
Ewels misses with a takedown
and McGraugh counters with a straight right hand.
Ewels misses with a takedown
and McGraugh counters with a stiff right hand.
McGraugh lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McGraugh.
Ewels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ewels. #CL#
McGraugh drives through and clinches with Ewels against the cage.
#T1#
McGraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewelss head.
Ewels prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike.
McGraugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGraugh is working Ewels over against the cage.
A short right from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh digs a right hand into Ewels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ewels's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body.
Ewels looks winded!#T2#
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGraugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraugh scores with a shot to the side of Ewels's head.
McGraugh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
McGraugh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGraugh digs a right hand underneath Ewels's ribcage. Ewels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGraugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewelss head.
McGraugh is working Ewels over against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
A short left from McGraugh. #ROC#Ewels is rocked!
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ewels is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
McGraugh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
McGraugh lands a nice uppercut.
McGraugh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGraugh dips a shoulder and cracks Ewels with a mighty uppercut! Ewels falls back against the cage and McGraugh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ewels 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 - McGraugh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh retains his welterweight title!
Corey McGraugh decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
G | 13: TBA
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for The Maker.
The Maker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewels with the counter takedown but The Maker avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ewels shoots in and bounces The Maker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Maker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Maker tries to get out of the position.
The Maker wants to get back to his feet but Ewels passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ewels is trying for a kimura here. The Maker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ewels wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Ewels! |
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Event:
G | 8: Camara x Nosferatu
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Panya moves into the clinch.
Ewels blocks an uppercut.
Panya has a couple of punches blocked by Ewels.
#T1#
Panya misses with a punch on the inside.
Ewels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panya walks away with a smile on his face. Ewels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panya misses with a straight left.
Panya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ewels takes one to the side of the head.
Ewels misses with a takedown attempt
and Ewels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Supachai Panya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Ewels.
Panya throws a lazy right hand but Ewels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ewels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Panya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ewels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panya lands with a shot to the body.
Panya cracks Ewels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ewels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ewels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ewels scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewels looks for a takedown but Panya sprawls well.#T3#
Panya lunges at Ewels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ewels's hand.
Supachai Panya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panya.
Ewels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panya defends it well.
Ewels slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Panya as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Panya cracks a nice hook into Ewels's ribs.
A jab from Panya misses. #T4##CL#
Ewels gets tackled into the cage by Panya. Panya maintains the clinch.
Ewels has Panya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Panya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Panya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panya with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ewels is defended easily by Panya.
Ewels fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Supachai Panya 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##TD2#
Ewels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Panya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ewels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panya wants to stand and escape but Ewels is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ewels manages to pass to side control.
Panya tries to kick Ewels off in order to stand up. Ewels Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Panya is looking to get back to his feet here but Ewels is keeping cool and he's managed to take Panya's back.
Panya is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Ewels working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Panya is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ewels has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Panya taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Ewels! |
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Event:
Gladius | 5: Camara vs Krueger
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti lands a slapping body shot.
Francesco Benvenuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvenuti lands with an overhand left.
Benvenuti lands a really nice looking cross but Ewels seems unphased.
Benvenuti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ewels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benvenuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benvenuti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ewels. Ewels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ewels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ewels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Benvenuti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benvenuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benvenuti throws a hook but Ewels blocks it.
And Ewels tries to counter it with a takedown but Benvenuti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benvenuti misses with a wild body shot.
Ewels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ewels looks for a takedown but Benvenuti sprawls well.
Benvenuti lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benvenuti misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benvenuti, as that shot connected.
Benvenuti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ewels 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 jab from Benvenuti finds it's way through Ewels's defenses.
Benvenuti scores with a sloppy right hand. Ewels should have avoided that one.
Benvenuti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ewels takes one on the button.
Jab by Benvenuti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ewels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benvenuti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ewels is just out of range.
Ewels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Benvenuti misses the target.
Ewels feints the counter takedown.
Benvenuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ewels in his tracks.
Benvenuti keeps the fight on the outside.
Benvenuti cracks Ewels with a good jab.
Ewels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benvenuti to score with a decent uppercut.
Benvenuti throws a looping overhand right but Ewels ducks down to avoid it.
Benvenuti swings widly with a right hand
and Ewels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benvenuti scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ewels manages to mount him!
Benvenuti wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Ewels has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Benvenuti taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Ewels! |
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Event:
Gladius Fight Night 2
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Lanka tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Ewels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lanka won't be happy with that.
Lanka is trying to get back to his feet.
Ewels advances nicely into full mount.
Lanka is just holding on here. Ewels manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Ewels has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lanka is in real trouble here. Ewels gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lanka is tapping out! Ewels wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Ewels!
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Event:
Gladius Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Rodgers looking to score a takedown here. Ewels is defending well but Rodgers drives through and ends up in Ewels's guard.#SUB2#
Ewels looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodgers has picked Ewels up and slammed him! Ewels can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodgers manages to pass to side control!
Ewels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ewels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodgers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ewels actively working from the bottom here.
Ewels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodgers is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ewels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Ewels tries to kick Rodgers off but Rodgers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Rodgers is taking a breather. Ewels 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.
Rodgers seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ewels trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ewels has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rodgers escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rodgers!
You can see the frustration on Ewels's face as Rodgers controls the position.
Rodgers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ewels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ewels to see if he's OK.
Rodgers is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ewels 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.#T2#
Ewels tries to improve position but can't.
Ewels is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ewels is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodgers takes a little break here. Ewels wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ewels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodgers really is a fat lump.
Rodgers scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ewels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ewels looks winded!#T3#
Rodgers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ewels!
Rodgers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ewels tries to hold on but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ewels?
Rodgers lands with some strikes.
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount.
Rodgers is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rodgers trying to control but Ewels is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Rodgers working for a guillotine from mount but Ewels is in no mood to give up.
Rodgers controlling his opponent.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Ewels is squirming around nicely.
Ewels is just holding on here. Rodgers manages to take his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers is landing with strikes. Ewels can't take much more of this.
Ewels tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Rodgers 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##TD#
Rodgers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ewels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodgers is in Ewels's guard.#SUB2#
Ewels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewels working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers wants to stand but Ewels has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ewels can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ewels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodgers has passed into half guard!
Rodgers wants to stand up but Ewels is controlling the position.
#T1##SUB#
Rodgers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ewels defend it? Rodgers steps over the head and cranks it - Ewels is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathan Rodgers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ewels.
Despite the aggression on Exotic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ewels throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ewels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Ewels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Exotic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Ewels tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ewels has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ewels prevents Exotic from escaping the position.
Exotic tries to buck Ewels off but Ewels is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ewels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Exotic sneaks back into half guard.
Ewels has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Exotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ewels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ewels content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ewels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Exotic 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.#SUB#
Exotic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ewels has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ewels pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Exotic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ewels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Ewels!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Exotic misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Ewels counters with a single leg into guard. Exotic didn't expect that.
Ewels is standing up over Exotic. Exotic looks to escape but Ewels dives into side control.
#REVR#
Exotic tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ewels easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Ewels is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ewels extends the arm and Exotic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Ewels!
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