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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Arson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krawlee lands with an uppercut that bounces Arson off the cage and back into range.
Krawlee lands a jab.
Arson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice jab there from Krawlee.
Arson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Arson tenderised Krawlee's leg. Krawlee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krawlee misses with a lunging right hand
and Arson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arson connects with a looping right hand.
Arson throws a jab but it's blocked by Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Arson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Arson slips a straight right by Krawlee.
Arson cracks Krawlee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krawlee lands with a right hand. #T1#
Krawlee scores with a decent looking hook.
Arson moves away from the strike by Krawlee.
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Arson.
Arson throws a shot from downtown. Krawlee moves away and avoids it.
Arson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arson's hands.
Arson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Arson slips the punch.
Arson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krawlee.
Arson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krawlee scores with the left hand. Arson knows he should have avoided that one.
Krawlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arson.
Krawlee attempts a counter takedown but Arson avoids it well and moves away.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Arson moved out of range nicely.
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Arson slips the punch.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
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!
Arson moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Arson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Arson moved out of range.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Arson.
Arson ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Arson needs to keep his hands up - Krawlee had a free shot at his head there.
Krawlee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krawlee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Arson.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arson throws out a counter right but Krawlee avoids it with no problem.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut. Arson saw that one coming.
Arson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee blocks a head kick by Arson.
Krawlee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krawlee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arson moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
A big right from Krawlee misses. #T3#
Arson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krawlee throws a poor cross that misses
and Krawlee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arson throws a big shot that misses.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Arson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arson swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Krawlee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Krawlee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Krawlee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krawlee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Krawlee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krawlee but great work by Arson.
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!
Arson trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Arson controls the position.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arson controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kree P Krawlee 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#
Arson throws the left hand but Krawlee avoids the punch easily.
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Arson ducks down to avoid it.
Krawlee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
Krawlee staying out of range there.
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Arson's shoulder, as Arson tries to avoid the shot.
Arson slips a jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arson.
Jab, jab by Krawlee - just one landing.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Arson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krawlee.
Krawlee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee throws a hook but Arson avoids it easily.
Arson ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Kree P Krawlee is winning the standup battle so far.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut. Arson saw that one coming.
Arson misses with an uppercut.
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Arson slips the punch.#T1#
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Arson's head but Arson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arson connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.
Arson moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Krawlee throws a jab but it's blocked by Arson.
Arson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Arson misses with an uppercut.
Arson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arson blocks a jab.
Arson misses with a looping right.
Arson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Arson misses.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut
and Arson counters with a left to the body.
Krawlee throws a poor cross that misses
and Arson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut. Arson saw that one coming.
Arson cracks Krawlee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Arson needs to keep his hands up - Krawlee had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krawlee slips a jab from Arson.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Arson slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Arson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Krawlee backing away here, and Arson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Arson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee throws a right hand that misses
and Arson counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Arson misses its intended target.
Arson moves out of range of the strikes.
Krawlee works the jab nicely.#T3#
Krawlee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Arson to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Arson misses.
Krawlee misses with a hook.
Arson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Arson defending well as Krawlee loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Arson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arson throws a big shot that misses.
Krawlee scores with a nice head shot.
Krawlee misses with a hook
and Krawlee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Arson.
Krawlee staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Krawlee.
Krawlee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arson can do to turn this around?
Krawlee misses with a lunging right hand
and Arson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arson looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Arson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Krawlee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Arson.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arson sprawls and moves away.
Arson slips a straight right by Krawlee.
Arson moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Arson is out of range.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Arson's head but Arson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Arson misses.
Krawlee misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Arson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arson connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.
Arson throws a shot to the body.
Arson ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Arson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arson moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Arson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kree P Krawlee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Krawlee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Arson.
Arson throws a hook but Krawlee avoids it easily.
Arson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krawlee attempts a counter takedown but Arson avoids it well and moves away.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Arson misses.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Arson moved out of range.
Arson misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Arson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arson! But no joy.
Arson misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Krawlee counters with a shoot takedown. Arson fights it but they end up in guard.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kree P Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arson wants to control but Krawlee postures up.#SUB#
Krawlee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Krawlee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krawlee but great work by Arson.#T2#
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Arson decides to stand back up. Arson steps back and let's Krawlee get back to his feet.
A big right from Arson misses.
Krawlee connects with a looping right hand.
Krawlee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Arson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Arson's shoulder, as Arson tries to avoid the shot.
Arson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arson! But no joy.
Krawlee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arson missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arson sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Arson ducks down to avoid it.
Arson misses the jab.
Krawlee throws a hook but Arson avoids it easily.
Arson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krawlee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
A telegraphed right hand from Arson misses the target.
Krawlee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arson misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Kree P Krawlee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Arson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Arson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arson throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Arson is looking to chop away at Krawlee's legs.
Krawlee misses with a left hand
and Arson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krawlee throws an off balance right hand
and Arson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Arson misses. #T4#
Arson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
Arson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krawlee moves away.
Krawlee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arson.
Arson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a poor cross that misses
and Arson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krawlee.
Arson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krawlee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krawlee tries to counter with a takedown but Arson is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Krawlee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Arson pulls Krawlee in to control the position.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Arson is retaining full guard.
Krawlee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elay Arson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kree P Krawlee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krawlee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kree P Krawlee!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kree P Krawlee thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Arson misses the target.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Arson shows good takedown defense.
Arson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flowers throws a jab when Arson was well out of range.
Flowers fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flowers or perhaps it was just good defense by Arson, which made it look bad.
Elay Arson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Flowers.
Flowers has his takedown stuffed
and Arson counters with a nice uppercut.
Arson blocks a jab.
Arson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flowers fails to land the takedown.
Flowers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arson.
It seemed like Flowers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arson, as that shot connected.
Arson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arson throws a jab when Flowers was well out of range.
Flowers misses with a straight left.
Flowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arson throws out the jab. #T1#
Flowers shoots for a double leg takedown but Arson sprawls well. He's pushed Flowers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elay Arson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flowers darts in looking for a takedown but Arson gets double underhooks and turns Flowers into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Arson misses the target.
Arson misses with a looping right.
Flowers slips under a jab.
Flowers looks for a takedown but Arson sprawls well.
Arson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arson misses with a looping left.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arson sprawls well. Arson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flowers gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmy Flowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arson dips to his left and cracks Flowers with an uppercut!
Arson lands a nice looking body shot.
Arson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flowers fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Arson throws a hook but Flowers blocks it.
Flowers shoots for a double leg takedown but Arson sprawls well. He's pushed Flowers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arson misses with a looping left.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Arson shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flowers. Arson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flowers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flowers thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arson.
Flowers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arson defends it well.
Flowers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arson avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from Arson misses.
Arson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flowers has a takedown stuffed.
Arson lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Nice shot by Arson.
Arson looks to land a right hand but Flowers moved out of range.
Arson defending well as Flowers loads up on a big left hand.
Flowers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arson throws a head kick that misses.
Flowers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flowers staying out of range there.
Flowers scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Arson misses the target.
Flowers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flowers fails to land the takedown.
Flowers throws a big shot that misses.
Arson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arson throws a head kick but Flowers moves out of range.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flowers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arson moves away.
Flowers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flowers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flowers staying out of range there.
Flowers misses with a takedown attempt - Arson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flowers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arson defends it nicely.
A big left from Arson misses. #TD2#
Flowers drives through with a takedown into Arson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arson is looking to stand back up but Flowers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Arson.
My spies in Ramirez Dojo Of Excellence inform me that Flowers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#REVR##SUB2#
Flowers 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elay Arson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Flowers with a poor takedown
and Arson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flowers can do to turn this around?
Arson moves forwards but Flowers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flowers dives in for a single leg takedown but Arson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flowers slips a straight right by Arson.#TD2#
Flowers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arson.
Flowers sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Arson trying to keep a closed guard but Flowers is proving a slippery customer.
Arson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Flowers looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flowers won't allow Arson to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flowers trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flowers thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Arson misses the target.#TD2#
Flowers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arson is adopting a defensive guard.
Flowers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arson pulls Flowers in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Arson trying to control the position.
Flowers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flowers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arson throws a hook but Flowers avoids it easily.
Flowers with the counter takedown but Arson avoids it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Arson gets caught flat footed, as Flowers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flowers is fighting to break Arson's control of his arms but Arson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arson'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.
Arson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flowers 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.
Arson keeping full guard, as Flowers tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Flowers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Arson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Arson as Flowers shoots in.
Arson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Arson shows good takedown defense.
Elay Arson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Flowers.
Flowers moves out of range of the strikes.
Flowers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Flowers with that takedown attempt.
Arson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flowers throws out the jab.
Flowers slips a jab from Arson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flowers is just out of range.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Arson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Arson misses its target.
Arson missing with a left hand there. Flowers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flowers scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Arson dips to his left and cracks Flowers with an uppercut!
Arson misses with a body shot.
Arson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flowers or perhaps it was just good defense by Arson, which made it look bad. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arson enables Flowers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flowers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arson wants to sweep but no luck.
Arson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flowers trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom.
Flowers 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. #T2#
Arson has Flowers pulled in close to control his posture.
Arson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arson seems keen to control Flowers's posture.
Arson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Arson trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom. #T3#
Arson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flowers avoids the body shot from Arson.
Arson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arson with a hook.
Arson avoids the body shot from Flowers.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flowers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arson scores with a jab to the head.
Arson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flowers was well out of range. Poor timing from Arson.
Flowers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flowers shoots in looking for a takedown but Arson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flowers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Arson misses.
Elay Arson is winning the standup battle so far.
Flowers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arson is fending him off so far but Flowers persists. Nope, Arson circles away and we're back to standing.
Arson throws a lazy right hand but Flowers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arson throws an overhand right that lands on Flowers's shoulder, as Flowers tries to avoid the shot.
Arson misses the jab.
Arson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flowers.
Flowers fails with a takedown attempt.
Arson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elay Arson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elay Arson!
Elay Arson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CFC 443: Lacplesis v Whitaker
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Arson lands the left hand.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage cracks Arson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arson cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Arson lands.
Good exchange - Savage coming out on top.
We've been told by Savage's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage misses with a looping right.
A jab from Arson misses.
Arson slips under a jab from Savage.
Arson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arson! But no joy.
Arson lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Arson misses with a looping right.
Savage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Arson is just out of range.
Arson slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arson.
Arson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Arson takes one on the button.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arson circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arson scores with a nice head shot.
Arson cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Arson swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Savage counters with a nice right hand that sends Arson toppling to the canvas! Arson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Savage finish him?!#ROC#Arson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Elay Arson has been cut.
Arson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Arson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Savage from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Arson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Royal Savage!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Royal Savage thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC 437: DeSilva vs Holmes Jr
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Arson throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arson throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arson moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arson.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Arson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic blocks a head kick by Arson.
Arson misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Arson misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.#T1#
Arson throws an off balance right hand
and Arson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arson throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Arson misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arson on the side of the head.
Orsic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orsic throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Orsic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arson was covering up waiting for the punch and Orsic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson 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#
Arson slows the pace down in half guard.
Arson is trying to control the action in half guard but Orsic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Arson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Orsic looking for submissions off his back.
Arson is looking to take a break and control but Orsic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic tries to get to full guard but Arson has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Arson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arson trying to pass the guard but Orsic defending well. #SUB2#
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Orsic is looking for a sweep. Arson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orsic!
Orsic is looking to improve his position but Arson isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Arson controlling from the full mount.
Arson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orsic is looking to improve his position but Arson isn't that keen on the idea.
Arson controlling from mount.
Orsic prevents Arson from taking his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arson looking to control but Orsic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Elay Arson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arson manages to avoid it.
Arson misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arson lands with a nice body punch.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arson throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Arson cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Arson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Arson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic tries to clinch but Arson is having none of it.
Elay Arson is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up with Arson, looking for a takedown. Orsic pushes Arson against the cage but Arson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arson throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arson.#T1#
A cross from Arson lands.
Arson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsic in his tracks.
Orsic slips a jab from Arson.
Arson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arson with a body shot.#TD2#
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Orsic wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy.
Arson wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy.
Arson is trying to stand back up but Orsic is controlling him
Arson is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arson keeps working.
Arson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Arson gets full guard.
Arson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Arson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
Orsic is still trying to improve position.
Arson wants to sweep but no luck.
Orsic advances position into side control!
Arson is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Orsic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Arson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Orsic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orsic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Orsic trying to control the position but Arson is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arson is trying to improve his position.
Orsic trying to control the position but Arson is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elay Arson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Arson misses.
Orsic throws the left hand but Arson avoids the punch easily.
Orsic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arson misses with a straight right.
Arson throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Orsic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orsic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Orsic to counter with a crisp jab.
Arson misses the shot to the body.
Arson lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic cracks Arson with an open hand slap.
Orsic swings for the body but Arson moves out of range.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arson throws out the jab.
Arson misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Arson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Elay Arson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arson misses the jab.
Orsic blocks a head kick by Arson.
Orsic lands a jab to Arson's midsection.
Orsic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Orsic throws the left hand but Arson avoids the punch easily.
Orsic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orsic.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arson missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsic scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Arson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arson misses with a hook.
Arson misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arson misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
Orsic throws a lazy right hand but Arson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arson moves away.
Arson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arson misses with a looping left.
Arson throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Orsic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arson loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Arson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsic throws out the jab.
Arson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Arson slips a straight right by Orsic.
Arson misses with an uppercut.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arson.
Arson throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arson manages to avoid it.
Arson lands a nice shot that snaps Orsic's head back.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Orsic tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Arson loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Arson.
Orsic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arson with a body shot.
Arson scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsic throws a hook but Arson avoids it easily.
Arson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arson's head.
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!
Orsic cracks Arson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Arson.
Orsic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elay Arson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Orsic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elay Arson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Elay Arson made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arson misses with a takedown attempt - Bokhchuud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bokhchuud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arson manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Arson with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud looking for a takedown. #TD#
Bokhchuud has hold of one of Arson's legs. Arson is fighting the takedown attempt but Bokhchuud gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (2) vs (0) Arson
Bokhchuud is pushing down on Arson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bokhchuud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Arson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Bokhchuud 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.
Arson is refusing to be controlled, as Bokhchuud sits in half guard. #T2#
Arson tries to get to full guard but Bokhchuud has control of the leg.
Bokhchuud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bokhchuud trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arson defends it well.
Arson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bokhchuud is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud trying to pass the guard but Arson defending well. #T4#
Bokhchuud passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (5) vs (0) Arson
Arson working to try and regain half guard.
Bokhchuud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arson working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Arson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arson manages to get to full guard.
Arson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bokhchuud is one step ahead there.
Bokhchuud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arson is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Arson wants to control but Bokhchuud passes easily into half guard.
Arson is trying to control but Bokhchuud manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (8) vs (0) Arson
Arson tries to lock up and control but Bokhchuud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bokhchuud controlling the position easily from mount.
Arson is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Bokhchuud content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson wants to hold on but Bokhchuud pushes him away.#T8#
Arson is working to get back to half guard.
Arson tries to hold on but Bokhchuud pushes him away.
Bokhchuud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arson tries to roll over but Bokhchuud keeps him under control.#T9#
Bokhchuud is looking to advance position but Arson won't allow it.
Arson is looking to control Bokhchuud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arson avoid being mounted?
Arson is controlling Bokhchuud's trapped leg to prevent Bokhchuud from advancing to side control.
Bokhchuud is taking a breather. Arson 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.#SUB#
Bokhchuud is working for a kimura but Arson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Arson is looking to control Bokhchuud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arson avoid being mounted?
Bokhchuud wants to free his trapped foot but Arson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bokhchuud stalling. #T11##SUB2#
Arson looking for submissions off his back.
Bokhchuud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arson is refusing to be controlled, as Bokhchuud sits in half guard.
Arson is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB#
Bokhchuud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bokhchuud slows the pace down in half guard.
Arson gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Arson is controlling Bokhchuud's posture.
Bokhchuud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Arson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bokhchuud escapes and throws Arson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (11) vs (0) Arson
Bokhchuud in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Bokhchuud tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arson's legs.
You can see the frustration on Arson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bokhchuud takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Arson clinches up with Struss and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arson.
Struss misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Struss - that landed with a thud.
Struss blocks a body shot from Arson.
Struss blocks the elbow strike.
Struss tries to circle away but Arson has him pinned against the cage.
Struss lands with a right to the head.
Struss blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Arson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arson effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Struss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Struss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arson throws a body kick that misses.
Struss throws out a counter right but Arson avoids it with no problem.
Arson throws a sloppy body shot
and Struss counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struss lands a jab to the head.
Arson slips a jab from Struss.#CL#
Arson clinches.
Struss tries to break the clinch but Arson is controlling the position.
Arson lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Orion Struss has been cut.
Struss told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Struss struggles to land a body shot inside as Arson controls his hands.
Struss blocks an elbow strike.
Struss blocks an elbow strike.
Arson lands an elbow inside that Struss shrugs off.
Struss throws a punch but it's blocked by Arson.
Arson lands a hook that snaps the head of Struss backwards.
Struss dodges an elbow strike from Arson.
Arson prevents Struss from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Struss.
Struss misses with a body punch.
Arson prevents a body shot from Struss.
Struss tries to work over Arson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Struss blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Struss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Arson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Struss throws Arson to one side and escapes!
Elay Arson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struss feints a jab promting Arson to slip. Struss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arson looks to score with a jab to the body but Struss is just out of range.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Struss. That snapped Arson's head back.
Orion Struss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struss throws a series of punches but Arson moves out of range.
Arson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Struss is out of range.
Arson is looking to score with low kicks.
Struss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Struss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Arson misses its target.#CL#
Arson darts in and clinches Struss up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Struss.
Struss avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Arson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arson misses with a knee to the head.
Struss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Struss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struss's elbow.
Struss trying to control the position but instead, Arson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Struss into the cage.
Arson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Arson presses Struss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arson can't find room to land a body shot as Struss controls the action.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Arson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Struss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Struss.
Arson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Struss blocks it with crossed arms.
Struss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arson's elbow.
Struss swings wildly with an uppercut but Arson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Struss blocks a body shot from Arson.
Arson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Struss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struss stalling against the cage.
Struss blocks the elbow strike.
Struss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arson is keeping busy.#T4#
Struss tries to circle away but Arson has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Arson.
Struss dodges an elbow strike from Arson.
Arson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arson as Struss tries to tie him up.
Struss blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arson.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Struss in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Orion Struss's cut even more.
Struss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Struss breaks the clinch.
Arson misses with a body kick.
Arson throws a sloppy head kick and Struss moves out of range easily. #CL#
Arson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struss, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 Elay Arson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orion Struss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Arson closes the distance and pushes Struss back into the cage.
Elay Arson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Struss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arson lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Orion Struss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Struss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Struss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arson throws an elbow but misses.
Struss misses with a punch to the body.
Struss tries to work over Arson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Struss.
Arson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arson lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Struss fails to land.
Arson keeps control of Struss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Arson.
Struss has had enough of the clinch but Arson keeps him there for the moment.
Struss working aggressively here.
Struss tries to throw a body punch but Arson avoids it by throwing Struss back against the cage.
Arson prevents a body shot from Struss. #T1#
Struss avoiding damage as Arson throws knees to the body.
Arson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arson can't find room to land a body shot as Struss controls the action.
Struss swings wildly with an uppercut but Arson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arson has Struss pressed against the cage, preventing Struss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arson lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Orion Struss's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Arson working aggressively here.
Struss is trying to maintain a safe position but Arson gets an underhook and turns Struss into the cage.
Arson tries to work over Struss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arson blocks a body shot from Struss.
Struss avoids the elbow strike from Arson, against the cage.
#BC2#
Struss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arson looks to throw a body kick
letting Struss counter with a right hand.
Arson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Struss throws a shot from downtown. Arson moves away and avoids it.
Struss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Arson closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Arson pushes off an throws an elbow but Struss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Struss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arson misses with an elbow over the top.
Struss blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Arson throws an elbow but misses.
Arson avoiding damage.
Arson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struss's elbow.
Struss misses with a punch to the body.
Arson pushes off an throws an elbow but Struss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Orion Struss's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elay Arson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Elay Arson made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Byzantium 31
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Arson misses.
We've been informed that Granes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arson is looking to chop away at Granes's legs.
Nice body kick there by Granes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granes. That's going to slow Arson down.
Arson throws a leg kick but Granes checks it.
Arson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granes's sensitive parts. #CL#
Arson rushes Granes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Granes breaks from the clinch.
Arson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Granes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Granes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arson is trying to defend but Granes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!#SUB#
Arson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Arson actively working from the bottom here.
Arson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Granes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arson's head.
Granes trying to control from half guard but Arson is working away.
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Granes trying to control from half guard but Arson is working away. #SUB#
Arson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Granes is trying to control. Arson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arson trying to control from the bottom.
Granes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Granes throwing shots but Arson is blocking nicely.
Arson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Granes is working Arson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arson is trying to control the position but Granes postures up. #SUB#
Arson looking for a guillotine here but Granes defends easily.
Granes looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arson's guard.
Granes prevents Arson from improving his position.
Arson trying to get back to full guard but Granes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Granes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Arson tries to reverse the position but Granes maintains control.
Granes trying to control but Arson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Granes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Arson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arson tries to hold on but Granes pushes him away.
Arson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Granes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Arson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arson postures up.
Granes keeping moving, preventing Arson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Granes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Granes wants to sweep here but Arson controlling him for the moment.
Arson with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes dominated that 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.#R2#
Arson slips a jab and a cross from Granes.
Arson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arson tries to clinch
and Granes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arson avoids a kick to the body.
Arson tries to clinch
and Granes counters with a left to the body.
Arson connects with a leg kick.
Arson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
Arson tries to clinch up.
Granes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Granes throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Arson.
Arson lands a leg kick that knocks Granes off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Granes checks a leg kick.
Arson throws a head kick but Granes moves out of range.
A jab from Granes does it's job there.
Arson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Arson.
Arson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elay Arson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arson wants to clinch but Granes slips to the side#TD2#
and Granes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arson!
Granes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arson is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arson to see if he's OK.
Arson holding on.
Granes wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy.
Granes cracks Arson with a big right hand but Arson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Granes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arson keeps working.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Granes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Granes just content to control the position.
Arson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Arson is trying to work for a kimura but Granes is defending well.
Arson trying to control from half guard but Granes is working away. #SUB2#
Arson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Granes.#SUB#
Arson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Arson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Granes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Granes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Granes is looking for a sweep. Arson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keenwah Granes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arson wants to pass to mount but Granes is defending the position.
Arson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Arson seems to be working for a kimura but Granes defends the submission attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Granes wants to improve his position but Arson is controlling well.
Granes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Arson wants to work for an arm triangle but Granes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Granes is defending against the submission attempts here by Arson.
Arson trying to pass the guard but Granes defending well.
Granes is pressing down on Arson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Granes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arson defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes's cut.
That's time! Arson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Arson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Granes lands a front kick.
Granes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granes blocks the body kick.
Granes throws out a counter right but Arson avoids it with no problem.
Granes throws a hook but Arson avoids it easily.
Arson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Granes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arson looks to clinch
and Granes counters with a one-two to the body.
Arson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arson wants to clinch up but Granes keeps it at a distance.
Granes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granes keeps the fight on the outside.
Granes lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elay Arson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granes throws a series of punches but Arson avoids them all with ease.
Arson misses with a body punch
letting Granes counter with a right hand. #T1#
Arson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Arson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Granes jumps guard.
Arson pushing down on Granes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Granes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arson's back!
Arson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Arson trying to control the hands but Granes breaks the grip.
Arson can't escape the position.
Granes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Granes controlling well, preventing Arson from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Granes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arson doesn't escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arson breaks Granes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Granes has his foot on Arson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arson works his way back into a safe position though.
Arson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Arson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Arson is trying to work for a kimura but Granes is defending well.
#SUB#
Arson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Granes moves into full guard.
Arson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB#
Arson has gone for a leg lock! Granes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arson's guard.#REVB#
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Granes's guard. #REVR#
Arson wants to pass the guard but Granes is keeping the position.
Arson throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Granes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granes is trying to control the position but Arson postures up.
Granes wants to sweep but no luck.
Granes pulls Arson in close to prevent any damage.
Granes working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Granes preventing the sweep.
Elay Arson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Arson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Granes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Granes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Granes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Keenwah Granes!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Keenwah Granes!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes wins by unanimous decision!
Keenwah Granes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Byzantium 27
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Arson tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arson.
Arson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Arson looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Arson just gets out of the way.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Arson.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Arson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arson tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez is wise to it.
Arson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Arson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Arson tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Arson misses with an elbow strike.
Arson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Alvarez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Arson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arson is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arson is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arson looking for a sweep. Not yet Arson, not yet. #SUB2#
Arson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Arson can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez prevents Arson from improving his position.
Arson trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Arson is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Arson defends it.
Arson trying to control here.
Arson taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard. #T3#
Arson is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arson tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez is thwarting Arson's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Arson is working away. #SUB#
Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arson sees it coming and defends easily.
Arson gets back to full guard.
Alvarez stands and throws Arson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Arson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Arson moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.#CL#
Alvarez has Arson up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
Arson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Arson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Arson lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Arson up, before dumping him to the ground. Arson manages to land in guard.
Alvarez passes Arson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Arson 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.
Arson tries to improve position but can't.
Arson being controlled for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arson wants to control but Alvarez postures up.#T1#
Arson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arson tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Arson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Arson is defending the position.
Tyler Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Arson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arson looking for submissions off his back.
Arson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Arson is defending well.
Arson is looking to improve his position.
Arson won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount. #T3#
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Arson is having none of it.
Arson is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arson wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Arson is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvarez pushing down on Arson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arson is trying to control but can't.
Arson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Alvarez advances position into side control!#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Arson is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez 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.#R3#
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arson. Arson obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Arson's head back.
Arson tries to land a body kick
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Arson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arson throws an elbow but it misses.
Arson pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arson throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Alvarez has picked Arson up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Arson wants to sweep but Alvarez has passed to side control!
Arson can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Arson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arson is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Alvarez advances to full mount.
Arson is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Arson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez moves to the back position. #SUB#
Alvarez tightening his grip on Arson, looking for the choke. #T2#
Arson trying to control the position but Alvarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Arson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arson trying to control the position but Alvarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Alvarez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alvarez keeps control of the position easily here as Arson tries to buck him off.
Arson tries to escape but Alvarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Alvarez missing with punches from the back.
Arson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alvarez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a rear naked choke. Arson is not defending it well and Alvarez has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Arson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Arson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
Tyler Alvarez 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:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 3
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Arson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Arson lands.
Arson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Arson lands a head kick that stumbles Breckin and the fighters go to the mat. #CUT#It looks like Dobs Breckin has been cut.
Breckin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Breckin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arson tries to free his leg and advance position but Breckin is retaining full guard.
Arson throws a big elbow that misses.
Arson looking to pass the guard.
Arson throws a big right hand that misses.
Arson passes Breckin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Arson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breckin keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Arson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breckin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arson.
Breckin is trying to get back to full guard.
Breckin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Arson is looking for a kimura but Breckin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Arson is looking for a kimura but Breckin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arson to get the leverage.
Arson moves into full mount! Breckin won't be happy about that! #T2##SUB#
Arson working for a guillotine from mount but Breckin is in no mood to give up.
Breckin is squirming around, avoiding Arson's attempts to control the action.
Arson lands a big elbow.
Arson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Arson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Arson is working for a guillotine from mount but Breckin frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Arson throwing strikes here but Breckin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Arson looking for a guillotine from mount but Breckin is having none of it.
Arson landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Arson wants to finish this one by submission but Breckin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arson.
Arson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Breckin is looking to improve his position but Arson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Arson looking for a guillotine from mount but Breckin is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Arson has hold of Breckin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Breckin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arson prevents Breckin from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Arson working for a guillotine from mount but Breckin is in no mood to give up.
Arson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Arson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Breckin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Breckin shrugs it off. #SUB#
Arson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Breckin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elay Arson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dobs Breckin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Arson throws a body kick that misses
and Breckin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elay Arson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Breckin's head.#CL#
Arson closes the distance and pushes Breckin back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breckin's brow.
Arson lands an elbow just above Breckin 's eye.
Arson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breckin can do to turn this around?
Breckin avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Breckin trying to stall but Arson improves his position.
Breckin taking a breather.
Arson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Arson.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Breckin in his tracks for a moment.
Arson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Breckin takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Arson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arson throws an elbow that misses.
Arson misses with a body punch.
Arson tries a body shot but Breckin blocks it.
Breckin avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Arson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Breckin in his tracks for a moment.
Arson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Breckin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Breckin blocks an elbow strike.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arson struggles to land a body shot inside as Breckin controls his hands.
#T2#
Arson misses with an elbow over the top.
Arson pushes off an throws an elbow but Breckin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arson lands a damaging elbow.
Breckin misses with a punch to the body.
Arson lands an elbow just above Breckin 's eye.
Arson throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Breckin tries a body shot but Arson blocks it.
Nice elbow from Arson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arson throws an elbow but misses.
Breckin stalling in the clinch but Arson improves position.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arson misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Arson has Breckin pressed against the cage.
Arson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Arson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breckin's brow.
Breckin takes an elbow to the temple.
Breckin dodges an elbow strike from Arson.
Arson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arson pushes off an throws an elbow but Breckin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Breckin's defenses.
Breckin blocks an elbow strike.
Arson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arson lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Arson just leaning against Breckin, taking a breather.
Arson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Arson.
Elay Arson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Breckin blocks the elbow strike.
Arson lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Breckin in his tracks for a moment.
Arson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breckin avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Arson taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elay Arson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dobs Breckin's cut.
That's time! Arson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Arson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breckin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Arson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Breckin prevents a body shot from Arson.
Breckin prevents a body shot from Arson.
Breckin takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arson lands an elbow inside that Breckin shrugs off.
Arson lands an elbow just above Breckin 's eye.
Breckin dodges an elbow strike from Arson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breckin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arson is keeping busy.
Arson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arson pushes off an throws an elbow but Breckin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Arson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Arson.
Arson lands a nice shot to the body.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Breckin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Breckin takes an elbow to the temple.
Arson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arson lands an elbow inside.
Arson lands a body punch.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Breckin blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Breckin in his tracks for a moment.
Breckin blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
Breckin blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breckin blocks the elbow strike.
Breckin prevents a body shot from Arson.
Arson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arson lands an elbow just above Breckin 's eye.
Breckin looking to stall.
Breckin blocks a body shot from Arson. #T3#
Breckin blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
Breckin blocks an elbow strike.
Arson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arson tries to throw a body punch but Breckin avoids it by throwing Arson back against the cage.
Arson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dobs Breckin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arson lands an elbow just above Breckin 's eye.
Arson throws an elbow that misses.
Breckin is trying to maintain a safe position but Arson gets an underhook and turns Breckin into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arson.
Breckin can't find room to land a body shot as Arson controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Breckin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Breckin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arson lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Breckin in his tracks for a moment.
Breckin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Arson.
Breckin tries a body shot but Arson blocks it.
Arson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arson lands an elbow inside that Breckin shrugs off.
Arson blocks a body shot from Breckin.
Arson lands an elbow inside.
Arson just leaning against Breckin, taking a breather.
Arson misses with a body punch.
Breckin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arson prevents Breckin from breaking the clinch.
Breckin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breckin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Breckin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arson stalling.
Elay Arson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Breckin's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elay Arson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Elay Arson!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Elay Arson!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Elay Arson!
Elay Arson wins by unanimous decision!
Elay Arson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MKFC , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 2
Date: Dec 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Nabiev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arson.
Nabiev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arson.
Arson 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.
Nabiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick lands for Arson.
Arson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nabiev.
Nabiev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arson throws a series of punches but Nabiev avoids them all with ease.
Arson scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Arson clinches up with Nabiev and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nabiev backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arson.
Nice elbow from Arson.
Arson pushes Nabiev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arson lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Arson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nabiev jumps guard but Arson stands there with Nabiev around his waist. Nabiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Elay Arson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaidar Nabiev.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Nabiev in his tracks for a moment.
Arson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nabiev's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Gaidar Nabiev has been cut.
Nabiev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arson prevents it.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arson lands a damaging elbow.
Arson lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Nabiev is rocked!
Arson has Nabiev pressed against the cage. He pushes Nabiev back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Arson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nabiev crashing to the floor! Arson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nabiev is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elay Arson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Elay Arson waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BLAZE 2 - TAKEOFF
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Arson catches Ataahua right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Arson clinches.
Arson lands an elbow inside.
Arson lands with a light punch inside.
Arson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arson throws an elbow but it misses.
Arson keeps control of Ataahua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arson scores with a hook to the body.
Arson lands an elbow inside that Ataahua shrugs off.
Ataahua takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ataahua's defenses.
Arson lands an elbow just above Ataahua 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataahua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ataahua blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
Arson throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ataahua's brow.
Arson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ataahua takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Ataahua misses with some punches.
Arson throws an elbow that misses.
Ataahua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ataahua fails to land.
Arson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ataahua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ataahua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ataahua misses with a body punch.
Arson misses with an elbow over the top.
Arson lands an elbow just above Ataahua 's eye.
Arson trying to land knees to the body.
Arson lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Atahualpa Ataahua has been cut.
Ataahua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataahua working aggressively here.
Ataahua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arson's elbow.
Arson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataahua jumps guard but Arson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Ataahua in his tracks for a moment.
Ataahua struggles to land a body shot inside as Arson controls his hands.
#T2#
Arson misses with an elbow strike.
Ataahua blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
Ataahua dodges an elbow strike from Arson.
Ataahua misses with a body punch.
Ataahua tries to circle away but Arson has him pinned against the cage.
Arson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ataahua tries to pull guard but Arson won't allow it.
Ataahua avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arson is working Ataahua over against the cage.
Ataahua looks winded!
Ataahua blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
Arson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Arson.
Arson lands an elbow inside that Ataahua shrugs off.
Arson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ataahua avoids the elbow strike from Arson, against the cage.
Arson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ataahua's defenses.
Ataahua takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Arson as the two fighters clinch.
Ataahua takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Arson throws an elbow but misses.
Arson lands an elbow just above Ataahua 's eye.
Arson slows down the pace here.
Arson misses with an elbow over the top.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ataahua backwards.
Arson lands a right hand.
Arson prevents a body shot from Ataahua.
Arson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arson lands an elbow inside.
Arson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Ataahua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arson lands a damaging elbow.
Ataahua avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Ataahua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arson's elbow.
Ataahua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arson misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Arson lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ataahua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ataahua.
Ataahua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ataahua avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Arson pushes Ataahua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ataahua dodges an elbow strike from Arson.
Arson lands an elbow just above Ataahua 's eye.
Arson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ataahua blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ataahua's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ataahua blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
A frustrated look appears on Ataahua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ataahua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elay Arson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atahualpa Ataahua'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.#R2##CL#
Arson moves into the clinch.
Arson prevents a body shot from Ataahua.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Ataahua in his tracks for a moment.
Arson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ataahua trying to stall but Arson improves his position.
Arson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arson as Ataahua tries to tie him up.
Arson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ataahua can do to turn this around?
Ataahua blocks an elbow strike from Arson.
Arson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Arson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataahua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataahua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ataahua avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Ataahua avoids a wild elbow strike from Arson.
Arson is leaning against Ataahua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ataahua is breathing heavily.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Ataahua in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Ataahua in his tracks for a moment.
Arson throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Arson.
Ataahua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arson scores with a shot to the side of Ataahua's head.
Arson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arson lands an elbow just above Ataahua 's eye.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Ataahua in his tracks for a moment.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Atahualpa Ataahua's cut even more.
Arson lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Ataahua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arson lands a nice elbow.
Ataahua is still on wobbly legs! Can Arson finish him?
Arson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Arson lands a big elbow that drops Ataahua! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Ataahua is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elay Arson! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
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 6 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saldini was covering up waiting for the punch and Arson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Arson
Arson is looking to pass into half guard but Saldini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saldini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Arson
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arson is trying to keep Saldini in close.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Arson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.#T1#
Arson keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arson keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T2#
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Arson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (4) Arson
Arson pushes down on Saldini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arson trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well. #T3#
Arson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Arson.
Arson wants to take a breather but Saldini is having none of it.
Arson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arson looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to hit a sweep here but Arson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saldini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Arson#T4#
Saldini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (7) Arson#T5#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Arson looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Arson controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (7) Arson
Arson sneaks back into half guard.
Arson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy. #T7#
Arson trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (7) Arson
Saldini wants to control the pace but Arson is squirming around nicely.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini can't control as he wanted to and Arson manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T8#
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Arson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Saldini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (13) vs (7) Arson
Saldini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (16) vs (7) Arson
I really don't envy Arson right now.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
I would not like to be Arson right now.
Arson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saldini.
Saldini is hanging on to Arson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini working for the choke.
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a choke. Arson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Arson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (9) Arson
Arson looking to pass the guard.
Arson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (16) vs (12) Arson
Saldini is not content to let Arson control the position. #SUB2#
Arson swings around for an armbar but Saldini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (18) vs (12) Arson#T12##SUB2#
Saldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldini has managed to get both his arms back between Arson's legs - danger averted.
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arson's guard.
Saldini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (21) vs (12) Arson
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini controlling from mount. #T13#
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Saldini with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arson tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape. #T14#
Saldini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arson tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arson tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 21 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spanks wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Spanks closes the distance and clinches.
Spanks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arson.
Spanks stops a takedown attempt from Arson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elay Arson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Arson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arson (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is not content to let Arson control the position.
Arson content to control rather than advance.
Spanks tries to roll over but Arson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arson is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arson to get the leverage.
Arson trying to control from half guard but Spanks is working away. #T1#
Spanks wants to improve his position but Arson is controlling well.
Spanks keeps trying to improve his position.
Arson wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks is trying is best to control the position here.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Arson is controlling well.
Arson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks working to try and regain half guard.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Arson's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Spanks has left one of his arms exposed and Arson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Spanks screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elay Arson! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Richmond Belvedere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Belvedere clinches up against the cage.
Arson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belvedere avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belvedere is defending well.#TD#
Belvedere has clasped his hands together around Arson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belvedere (4) vs (0) Arson
Arson is looking for a sweep.
Belvedere just content to control the position.
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.
Arson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere is looking to take a break and control but Arson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Arson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belvedere (4) vs (2) Arson
Belvedere is refusing to be controlled, as Arson sits in half guard.
Arson wants to advance to full mount but Belvedere doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Belvedere 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.
Belvedere keeping full guard, as Arson tries to pass.
Arson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Belvedere pulls Arson in close to prevent any damage.
Arson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belvedere (4) vs (5) Arson
Arson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belvedere's legs.
Arson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belvedere keeps working.
Arson taking a breather here. #T3#
Arson taking a break here but Belvedere is having none of it and regains half guard.
Arson is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Arson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Belvedere as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
Arson wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
Arson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arson passes Belvedere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belvedere is not content to let Arson control the position.
Arson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belvedere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Arson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Belvedere reverses the position - he's now on top in Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belvedere (6) vs (5) Arson#SUB2#
Arson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belvedere is aware though and is defending well.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arson controlling Belvedere's posture.
Belvedere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Belvedere trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere advances to half guard. #T7#
Arson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belvedere prevents Arson from improving his position.#T8#
Arson is pressing down on Belvedere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arson working a defensive guard but Belvedere manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belvedere (9) vs (5) Arson
Arson is trying to improve his position.
Arson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belvedere (11) vs (5) Arson
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Belvedere looking to control but Arson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belvedere avoids the attempt from Arson to control.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Arson keeps trying to improve his position.
Belvedere content just to control the position here.
Arson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belvedere prevents Arson from improving his position.#T11#
Arson is staying active underneath Belvedere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belvedere is thwarting Arson's attempts to control the position.
Belvedere working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Arson's thigh. Arson counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Arson keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arson pushes a forearm under Belvedere's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Belvedere is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elay Arson! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Arson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arson shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elay Arson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arson (0) vs (4) Collins#SUB2#
Collins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arson stops Collins from passing to mount.
Arson is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Collins is trying to get an arm triangle but Arson is defending well. #T1#
Arson holds on to Collins's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arson, who protects the arm well.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arson keeps working.
Collins advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arson (0) vs (6) Collins
Collins controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Arson frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Collins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins prevents Arson from getting the reversal.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins controlling from the full mount.
Collins tries to control but Arson wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Collins content just to control the position here.
Collins wants to control but Arson has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Collins 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.
Collins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arson gets full guard.
Arson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Collins wants to control from the top but Arson keeps moving.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
Collins trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Collins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (2) vs (6) Collins#T6#
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arson is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Arson 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.
Arson is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.#T7#
Collins moves into full guard.
Arson wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Arson stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (6) Collins#SUB#
Arson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Collins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arson but great work by Collins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arson (5) vs (10) Collins#T8#
Arson being controlled for a moment.
Collins advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arson (5) vs (12) Collins#SUB2#
Collins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arson shrugs it off.
Collins controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Arson frees his head quite easily.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Collins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Arson holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB2#
Collins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Collins trying to control but Arson is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Collins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arson and Collins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Collins tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arson can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Collins trying to control the action but Arson is working from the bottom.
Collins working away.
Collins is staying tight to Arson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arson can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Collins advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arson (5) vs (14) Collins
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Collins has hold of Arson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Collins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arson shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Collins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arson shrugs it off.
Collins wants to control the pace but Arson is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins controlling his opponent.
Arson tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collins wins on points by 14 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chris Harms!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arson shoots in looking for a takedown but Harms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Arson 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: Arson (2) vs (0) Harms
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harms does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arson is really struggling to control Harms but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (0) Harms
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harms tries to reverse the position but Arson maintains control.
Arson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harms is looking to escape. #T1##SUB#
Arson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arson avoids the attempt from Harms to control.
Arson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Harms keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arson trying to control but Harms is having none of it. #T3#
Harms 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.#SUB#
Arson wants to finish this one by submission but Harms is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arson.
Arson controlling from the full mount.
Arson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Arson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elay Arson! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Declan Hayes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hayes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hayes (0) vs (2) Arson
Hayes trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Arson 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.
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arson trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hayes working for a triangle but Arson defends it easily.
Arson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Arson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hayes wants to improve his position but instead Arson has moved into half guard.
Hayes is not content to let Arson control the position.
Hayes tries to roll over but Arson keeps him under control.
Arson not doing much here.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Arson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayes has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayes defends it well.
Arson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arson pulls his head out easily.
Hayes trying to control but Arson postures up.
Arson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Arson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hayes (0) vs (5) Arson
Hayes tries to hold on but Arson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hayes turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arson off and cradles Hayes's limp body as Arson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Elay Arson! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arson sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arson (0) vs (2) Brown
Arson is trying to control but can't.
Arson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Arson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (0) vs (5) Brown
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Brown fails to move to back control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Arson tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T2##SUB2#
Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Arson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Arson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Arson 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: Arson (2) vs (5) Brown
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is trying to keep Arson in close.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arson looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arson passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
Arson wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Arson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Arson tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Arson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Arson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arson.
Brown is not content to let Arson control the position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown moves into full guard.
#T7#
Arson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (5) Brown
Arson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Arson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arson's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (5) vs (7) Brown
Arson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Arson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (7) vs (7) Brown
Arson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Arson from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to control.
#SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Arson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Brown doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arson 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 Brown - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Brown! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Spanks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Arson
Spanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
Spanks is pushing down on Arson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arson is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spanks is pressing down on Arson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks trying to control from Arson's half guard. Arson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Spanks being controlled here momentarily.
Spanks is looking to pass into half guard but Arson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Arson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T1#
Arson is still trying to improve position.
Arson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arson trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Arson
Arson pulls Spanks in close to prevent any damage.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Arson is retaining full guard.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Arson keeps moving.
Spanks slips nicely into half guard.
Arson wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
#T2#
Spanks trying to mount his opponent but Arson defends it.
Arson tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg.
Spanks is looking to pass Arson's guard but actually Arson recovers to full guard.
Spanks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (7) vs (2) Arson#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Spanks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spanks trying to control the action but Arson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Arson's face as Spanks controls the position.
Arson trying his best to control but Spanks has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (9) vs (2) Arson
Spanks fails to move to back control.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spanks wants to control the pace but Arson is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Spanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spanks tries to control but Arson wriggling away.
Arson tries to lock up and control but Spanks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Spanks content just to control the position here.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spanks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spanks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spanks fails to move to back control.
Spanks trying to control but Arson is having none of it. #T6#
Arson tries to reverse the position but Spanks maintains control.
Arson keeps trying to improve his position.
Arson stops Spanks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Spanks tries to control but Arson wriggling away.
Arson is looking to improve his position but Spanks isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Spanks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arson is surviving well by controlling Spanks's body position as best he can. #T7#
Spanks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spanks goes for an armbar but Arson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (9) vs (4) Arson
Arson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arson wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Arson looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (11) vs (4) Arson
Spanks is looking to advance position but Arson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (11) vs (8) Arson
Spanks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arson content just to control the position here.
Arson wants to take Spanks's back here but Spanks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Spanks regains half guard.
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arson preventing the sweep. #T9#
Arson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (11) vs (11) Arson
Spanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Arson is looking to take a break and control but Spanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arson controlling the position.
Spanks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (15) vs (11) Arson#T10##SUB#
Spanks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Arson is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a rear naked choke here but Arson reverses the position brilliantly into Spanks's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (15) vs (13) Arson
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanks is looking to sweep but instead, Arson has passed into half guard.
Spanks is breathing heavily.
Arson is looking to take a break and control but Spanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Spanks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spanks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Arson has cracked it and Spanks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Arson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elay Arson! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dame Dolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolla pinned against the cage. Dolla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dolla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elay Arson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolla is looking to clinch but Arson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Arson gets a clinch.
Dolla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dolla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Arson moves into the clinch.
Dolla wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Arson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dolla (0) vs (4) Arson#SUB2#
Arson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dolla is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Arson yanks on the arm and Dolla is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Arson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elay Arson! |
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