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Event:
RISE X29
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target. #TD#
Kangas gets caught flat footed, as Meier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier tries to free his leg and advance position but Kangas is retaining full guard.
Meier stopping the sweep attempt from Kangas.#T1#
Kangas looking to control.
Meier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kangas as he avoids it easily.
Meier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kangas avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meier shoots and misses
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Meier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kangas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kangas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Meier stays in close to Kangas's body and controls the position. #T2#
Meier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kangas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meier wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Meier controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Meier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kangas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kangas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kangas wants to sweep but no luck.
Meier is looking to work some ground and pound but Kangas has wrist control.
Meier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Meier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Meier.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meier tries for a takedown but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kangas throws a head kick but Meier moves out of range.
#TD#
Meier shoots in and gets a takedown into Kangas's guard.
Meier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Meier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Meier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kangas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Meier crashes against the mat.
Meier in side control, throwing shots but Kangas defends.
Meier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Meier trying to control the action but Kangas is working from the bottom.
Kangas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kangas is trying to control Meier's posture but Meier avoids it.
Meier controls the position.
Kangas prevents Meier from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kangas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Meier. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kangas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but Kangas shows good takedown defense.
Kangas stuffs the takedown.
Kangas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meier with a body shot.
Meier shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier shoots for a double leg takedown but Kangas sprawls well. He's pushed Meier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meier misses with a takedown attempt - Kangas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liam Meier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Meier should have avoided that one. #T3#
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Meier's head.
Meier misses with a takedown attempt
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kangas works Meier's body with a nice hook.
Meier shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Kangas throws the left hand but Meier avoids the punch easily.
Kangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meier looks for a takedown but Kangas sprawls well.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meier tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range. #TD#
Kangas gets caught flat footed, as Meier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Liam Meier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meier wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meier.
Meier throws an elbow that misses. Kangas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meier's guard. Nice move by Kangas!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meier is looking to sweep but instead, Kangas has passed into half guard.
Meier controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Kangas.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meier moves away.
Kangas looks to land a combination. Meier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meier slips a straight right by Kangas.
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Meier avoids it.
Kangas connects with the punch.
Meier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meier walks into a stiff left hand from Kangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kangas lands with a slapping head kick.
Meier fails with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kangas.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier darts in looking for a takedown but Kangas gets double underhooks and turns Meier into the cage.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meier wants a takedown but no success here.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kangas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Meier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kangas to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangas lands a body punch.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kangas as the two fighters clinch.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meiers head. #ROC2#Meier is rocked!
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meier backwards.
Oh Meier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kangas dips a shoulder and cracks Meier with a mighty uppercut! Meier falls back against the cage and Kangas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Meier is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kangas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas! |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Meier dives in and grabs Boyd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyd pushes down on Meier's head and hops out.
Meier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boyd lands with a straight right. Meier didn't see that one coming.
Boyd misses with a hook.
Meier throwing a counter right hand but Boyd manages to avoid it.
Boyd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boyd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meier looks for a takedown but Boyd sprawls well.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyd as he avoids it easily.
Meier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyd as he jumps to the side.
Boyd with a jab.
Boyd lands with an overhand left.
Boyd scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boyd in his tracks.
Boyd lands with an uppercut that bounces Meier off the cage and back into range.
Boyd lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Meier shoots in and bounces Boyd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boyd wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Meier stands up and waves to Boyd to follow him.
Boyd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meier's head.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but Boyd shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Meier shoots in for a takedown but Boyd shows good takedown defense.
Meier darts in looking for a takedown but Boyd gets double underhooks and turns Meier into the cage.
Boyd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boyd scores with a shoulder strike.
Meier tries to score a body lock takedown but Boyd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd.
Boyd lands a left hand.
Meier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boyd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meier shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meier is breathing heavily.#TD#
Boyd gets caught napping as Meier dives in and scores a takedown. Boyd manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyd looking to control.
Boyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meier.
Boyd looking to control.
Meier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyd wants to sweep but no luck.
Boyd striking off his back but it's not causing Meier any problems.
Meier forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyd can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meier lands a nice short elbow.
Meier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meier is keen to just control but Boyd is a slippery customer.
Boyd is trying to stand back up but Meier is controlling him
Meier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Meier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boyd is trying to stand back up but Meier is controlling him
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Meier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyd clobbers Meier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Meier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boyd's guard.
Meier postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.
Boyd is trying to control the position but Meier postures up.
Meier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyd controls Meier momentarily but Meier frees himself.
Meier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Meier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meier pushes down on Boyd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Boyd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Boyd. That snapped Meier's head back.
Boyd throws a good cross that connects.
Christopher Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Boyd. That snapped Meier's head back.
Meier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyd but Boyd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boyd scores with a decent looking hook.
Christopher Boyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyd jabs Meier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boyd stuns Meier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boyd cracks Meier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meier.
A nice side step and Boyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Boyd instigates a clinch. #T1#
Boyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Meier is rocked!
A short right from Boyd on the inside.
Oh Meier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyd creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Meier with a big uppercut! Meier tries to clinch up but Boyd pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Meier to the mat! Meier covers up and Boyd unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christopher Boyd!
Christopher Boyd made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Rochester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rochester somewhat.
Meier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Meier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rochester is trying to defend but Meier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Meier connects with a nice short shot to Rochester's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rochester trying to strike off his back.
Meier works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Meier postures up and lands a big shot to Rochester's brow. #SUB#
Rochester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meier is pushing down on Rochester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rochester is fighting to maintain full guard but Meier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rochester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Meier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rochester gets full guard.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rochester is looking to cinch up a triangle. Meier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rochester's body to avoid the submission. Rochester has instead reached around Meier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rochester arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sage Rochester! |
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Event:
RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Jaworski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Meier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaworski on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaworski's guard now, I'm sure.
Meier throws a big elbow that misses.
Meier postures up in Jaworski's guard and throws a big left but Jaworski blocks it.
Jaworski keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Meier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaworski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meier controls the pace.
Meier chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaworski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaworski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaworski trying to keep a closed guard but Meier is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier is working Jaworski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaworski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meier postures up.
Jaworski looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaworski, not yet.
Jaworski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jaworski working a defensive guard here.
Jaworski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meier's guard. #REVR#
Jaworski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Meier wriggles free and stands up.
Some wild striking there from Jaworski.
#TD2#
Meier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Jaworski wants to control but Meier is keeping busy.
Meier slips a nice elbow through Jaworski's hands, connecting with Jaworski's forehead.
Jaworski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Meier prevents Jaworski from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Meier connects with a nice short shot to Jaworski's temple.
Jaworski is looking to improve his position.
Meier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaworski is refusing to be controlled, as Meier sits in half guard.
Meier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Jaworski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meier lands a nice short elbow.
Jaworski trying to control but Meier postures up.
Meier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaworski is not content to let Meier control the position.
Meier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaworski defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Meier.
Jaworski has hold of Meier's hands but Meier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jaworski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meier. #T4#
Meier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaworski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Meier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meier wants to free his trapped foot but Jaworski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meier lands with a punch from half guard.
Jaworski tries to roll over but Meier keeps him under control.
Jaworski is looking to control Meier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaworski avoid being mounted?
Jaworski tries to get to full guard but Meier has control of the leg.
Meier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Meier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaworski wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.
Meier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Meier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jaworski swinging wildly here.
Jaworski misses with a series of wild punches.
Meier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaworski misses with a double jab.
Jaworski misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jaworski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Jaworski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaworski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Meier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meier postures up and lands a big shot to Jaworski's brow.
Meier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jaworski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaworski tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meier stands up over Jaworski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Meier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meier landing some decent shots from guard.
Meier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaworski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Meier is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaworski has wrist control.
Meier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meier wants to control from the top but Jaworski keeps moving. #T2#
Meier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jaworski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meier preventing the sweep.
Meier chips away with some ground and pound.
Meier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaworski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meier is controlling him.
Meier lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaworski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaworski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meier trying to control but Jaworski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Jaworski.
Meier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jaworski.
Meier shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaworski tries to sprawl out of it but Meier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaworski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamil Jaworski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaworski throws a series of punches but Meier avoids them all with ease.
Meier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaworski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Jaworski. Those never looked like landing.
Meier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaworski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Jaworski.
Meier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaworski with a body shot.
Jaworski throws a shot from downtown. Meier moves away and avoids it.
Jaworski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaworski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meier finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaworski looks to land a combination but Meier avoids it well.
No joy there for Jaworski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meier fails with the takedown.
Kamil Jaworski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Meier.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Jaworski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaworski throws a right hand that Meier ducks under and follows up with a left that Meier also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meier! But no joy.
Jaworski misses with a wild combination.
Jaworski throws a right hand that Meier ducks under and follows up with a left that Meier also avoids with ease.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaworski looks to score with a jab to the body but Meier is just out of range.
Jaworski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Jaworski.
Jaworski misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meier! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A punch combination from Jaworski misses.
Meier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamil Jaworski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Jaworski does no damage.
Jaworski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meier thinks about the counter body kick.
Jaworski misses with a series of wild punches.
Meier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaworski throws a right and a left that Meier avoids nicely.
Jaworski backing away here, and Meier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaworski throws a nice looking combination but Meier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamil Jaworski is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Meier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jaworski was covering up waiting for the punch and Meier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaworski's head.
Jaworski has momentary wrist control but Meier slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Meier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaworski dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##ES2#
Meier has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jaworski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaworski is trying to break free.
Jaworski is pressed up against the cage. Meier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaworski down to the mat. Jaworski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaworski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaworski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Jaworski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liam Meier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meier trying to control but Jaworski is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meier stands up over Jaworski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meier wants to control from the top but Jaworski keeps moving. #T3#
Meier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Meier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meier lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Jaworski is rocked!
Meier with a nice head shot there.
Oh Jaworski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaworski's head.
Meier 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.
Meier landing with the ground and pound.
Meier loads up on a big left hand. Jaworski felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Meier looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jaworski can't hide his disappointment, as Meier celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Meier! |
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Event:
RISE 27: Ship v Ihantala
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Meier connects with a right hand. Gomes shakes it off.
Meier is looking to clinch but Gomes is avoiding it.
Gomes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Meier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meier misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gomes decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is trying to keep Meier in close.
Meier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gomes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Meier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gomes has tightened it up now! Meier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NRC 8
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Trousers throws a looping overhand right but Meier ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Trousers misses the target.
Trousers throws a jab but it's blocked by Meier.
Trousers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Meier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier content to stall in guard here.
Meier scoring with some ground and pound.
Meier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trousers keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Meier throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Trousers keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Meier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meier is in close to Trousers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trousers keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Meier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trousers's head.#ROC2#Trousers is rocked!
Trousers is breathing heavily.
Meier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Trousers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trousers has momentary wrist control but Meier slips an elbow through the middle.
Meier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Trousers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Liam Meier! |
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