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Event:
TR58: Crosser v Erminus
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Yioang misses with an uppercut. Aisland saw that one coming.
Aisland moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yioang.
Yioang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland walks into a stiff left hand from Yioang.
Yioang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yioang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aisland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aisland misses with a looping left.
Aisland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aisland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yioang.
It looked like Yioang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aisland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yioang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aisland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yioang manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aisland throws a body shot but no joy.
Yioang misses with a body shot.
Aisland shoots in and drives through. Yioang sprawls well.
Yioang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aisland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yioang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yioang.#ROC#Aisland is rocked!
Aisland looks up at the clock. Bad move! Yioang lands a right hand from hell, dropping Aisland. Yioang pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sundau Yioang!
After the fight, Sundau Yioang was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castelo is fending him off so far but Aisland persists. Nope, Castelo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Aisland. No joy for Castelo on that attempt.
A jab from Aisland misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aisland. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aisland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castelo.
Castelo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Castelo tries to counter it with a takedown but Aisland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Castelo misses.
Castelo slips under a jab from Aisland.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland throws a poor cross that misses
and Aisland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Castelo with that takedown attempt.
Castelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castelo somewhat.
Landau Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castelo slips under a jab from Aisland.
Landau Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Castelo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Castelo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castelo manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Castelo's guard.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland postures up in Castelo's guard and throws a big left but Castelo blocks it.
Aisland pushes down on Castelo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aisland trying to control from half guard but Castelo is working away.
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Castelo defends it.
Castelo wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Castelo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aisland scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Aisland is keen to just control but Castelo is a slippery customer.
Aisland working Castelo over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castelo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aisland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castelo!
Castelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland with shots to the head and body - Castelo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Castelo tries to reverse the position but Aisland maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisland breaks from Castelo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Aisland has isolated one of Castelo's arms. Castelo looking to fight him off but Aisland twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landau Aisland! |
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Event:
TR37: OMG, Back At It Again
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Dancer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Dancer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aisland sprawling to the canvas! Aisland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dancer finish him?!
#ROC2#Aisland is rocked!
Dancer scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Aisland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aisland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aisland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dancer manages to avoid it.
Dancer fakes the body blow, causing Aisland to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Aisland goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer 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:
TR32: They Wanna Be Us So Bad
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Berge gets a clinch.
Berge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Aisland.
Berge jumps guard but Aisland stands there with Berge around his waist. Berge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aisland. #BC2#
Aisland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisland just misses with a punch to the body.
Berge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aisland manages to circle out of the way.
Berge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aisland paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Aisland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berge tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg. #SUB#
Berge looking for submissions off his back.
Berge is looking for a sweep. Aisland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Berge wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Aisland passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Aisland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Aisland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Aisland has hold of Berge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aisland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berge is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Aisland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aisland working away.#T2#
The strikes coming from Aisland are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Aisland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aisland's guard! Nice work there by Berge!
Berge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berge wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Aisland looking to control.
#SUB2#
Aisland has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Berge passes Aisland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Berge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aisland sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Aisland is defending well.
#SUB#
Berge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aisland sees it coming and defends easily.
Aisland trying to control but Berge postures up.
#SUB#
Berge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aisland defends it well.
Berge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aisland keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Aisland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aisland is pressing down on Berge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berge trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Berge is really struggling to control Aisland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Berge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aisland controls Berge momentarily but Berge frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland dominated that round.
That's time! Berge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Berge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aisland.
As Aisland tries to get set, Berge tries to push him back and clinch up but Aisland manages to avoid the attempt.
Berge tries to clinch but Aisland moves out of range.
Berge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into Berge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Aisland has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Berge to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aisland is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Berge pulls down on the head and he's put Aisland to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Berge!
Tobias Berge retains his lightweight title!
Tobias Berge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR24: Shooting Like Kobe
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aisland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aisland regains half guard, as Vonstein was trying to land strikes.
Vonstein stalling.
Vonstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein thows a huge punch but Aisland dodges it nicely.
Aisland trying to hold on to Vonstein's head to control him but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aisland's head. #T1#
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aisland is looking to get back to full guard here but Vonstein has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vonstein working away.
Aisland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.
Vonstein moves into full guard.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Vonstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vonstein throws an elbow that misses. Aisland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vonstein's guard. Nice move by Aisland!#REVB#
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Aisland passes into half guard.
Aisland working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Vonstein defends the submission attempt.
Vonstein punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Aisland 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.
Vonstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Aisland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vonstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aisland has managed to get both his arms back between Vonstein's legs - danger averted.
Vonstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Vonstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vonstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aisland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vonstein's head.#SUB#
Vonstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aisland looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Vonstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein 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.
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 Destro Vonstein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vonstein's guard.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein pulls Aisland in close to prevent any damage.
Aisland works over Vonstein with some ground and pound from guard.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vonstein is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aisland is working for an americana but Vonstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aisland was thinking about the submission.
Aisland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Landau Aisland has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Vonstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aisland stands and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vonstein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aisland blocks the strikes from Vonstein.
Aisland is keen to just control but Vonstein is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Aisland is working for a kimura but Vonstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Vonstein defends it.
Vonstein wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
#T2#
Aisland wants to control but Vonstein is keeping him busy.
Vonstein is trying to maintain the position but Aisland is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland. #SUB2#
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
Vonstein is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Aisland working Vonstein over with strikes.
Aisland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vonstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Vonstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aisland throwing strikes from guard but Vonstein blocks nicely.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Vonstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aisland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Aisland cracks Vonstein with a solid left hand.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vonstein wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vonstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vonstein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vonstein looking to sit in guard and control but Aisland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aisland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aisland defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Vonstein is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aisland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Aisland.
Aisland misses with a body shot.
Vonstein misses with a takedown
and Aisland counters with a nice uppercut.
Aisland lunges at Vonstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vonstein's hand.
Aisland throws a hook but Vonstein blocks it.
Aisland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into Vonstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vonstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Aisland pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Aisland distracts Vonstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving. #T2#
Vonstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vonstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vonstein has passed into side control.
Vonstein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aisland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Vonstein trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vonstein wants to take a breather but Aisland is having none of it. #SUB2#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Vonstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vonstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vonstein throwing shots but Aisland is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aisland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vonstein.
Vonstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vonstein postures up in Aisland's guard and throws a big left but Aisland blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landau Aisland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aisland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landau Aisland! |
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Event:
Rogues Invade On Saturday 5
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Songsiskrat.
A jab lands there for Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat with a nice cross.
Songsiskrat punishes Aisland's body with a nice straight punch.
Songsiskrat thumps Aisland with a low kick.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Aisland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Songsiskrat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aisland has cracked it and Songsiskrat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aisland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landau Aisland!
Skritskrat Songsiskrat spoke after the fight, saying 'i didn't know i sucked fighting until now.'. |
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Event:
TR14:Got Questions, Now Answer
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland walks into a straight right hand from Frank.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
A cross from Frank lands.
Frank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aisland.#ROC2#Aisland is rocked!
Frank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frank tries a low kick but Aisland avoids it.
Oh Aisland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aisland.
Frank throws a right and a left that Aisland avoids nicely.
Frank lands with a hook. Aisland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank swinging wildly here.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Aisland dives in and scores a takedown into Frank's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aisland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Aisland landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank wants to stand but Aisland is controlling the position.
Aisland seems to have got his legs back now.
Aisland wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aisland advances position into side control!
Aisland trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well. #SUB#
Aisland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aisland 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.#SUB#
Aisland tries for a kimura but Frank is defending well. #T2#
Frank is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aisland has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well. #SUB#
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Aisland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aisland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frank has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisland landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Aisland are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frank knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Aisland is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Frank's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aisland misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well.
Aisland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frank is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frank has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Aisland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frank is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aisland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odin Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Aisland moves into range and clinches up with Frank.#TD#
Aisland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aisland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Aisland trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aisland is keen to just control but Frank is a slippery customer.#T1#
Aisland drops an elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Frank won't allow Aisland to pass to mount. #SUB#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank won't allow Aisland to pass to mount.
Frank is trying to stand.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.
Aisland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB#
Aisland is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Aisland wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Aisland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Aisland in his half guard. #SUB#
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frank sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been informed that Frank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Aisland trying to work for an americana but Frank has managed to regain full guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aisland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aisland trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Aisland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland pushing down on Frank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aisland is looking to advance position but Frank won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Frank finds it's way through Aisland's defenses.
Nice jab there from Frank. #TD#
Aisland feints and as Frank raises his hands in defense, Aisland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frank's guard. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aisland seems to be looking for submissions.
Aisland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Aisland is keen to just control but Frank is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Aisland is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Aisland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frank is just riding it out for now. Aisland eventually gives up the hold.
Aisland wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Aisland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frank is just riding it out for now. Aisland eventually gives up the hold. #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.#SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
Aisland looks to land a strike but Frank avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aisland advances position into side control!
Frank gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Aisland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Aisland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Landau Aisland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aisland controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Aisland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aisland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frank throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aisland. What's that going to do exactly?
Aisland won't let Frank get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aisland controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Landau Aisland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aisland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landau Aisland! |
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Event:
Rouges Invade On Saturday 3
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
McCheeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
McCheeks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aisland is looking to regain half guard here but McCheeks keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aisland tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
McCheeks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aisland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCheeks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aisland is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Aisland has his hands clasped together around McCheeks's back. He's all about the action.
McCheeks moves into full mount! Aisland won't be happy about that!
Aisland gets back to half guard.#T2#
Aisland trying to control but McCheeks postures up.
McCheeks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aisland's head.
McCheeks trying to control from half guard but Aisland is working away.
Aisland wants to get back to full guard.
McCheeks trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
McCheeks is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB2#
McCheeks is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCheeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aisland defending well though. #SUB#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is refusing to be controlled, as McCheeks sits in half guard.
Aisland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCheeks is working away from the top position though.
Aisland tries to roll over but McCheeks keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCheeks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aisland throws a hook but McCheeks blocks it.#TD#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into McCheeks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland trying to control but McCheeks is working from the bottom.
Aisland passes McCheeks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCheeks is looking to control Aisland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCheeks avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCheeks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but McCheeks defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clappe McCheeks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
McCheeks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCheeks throws a strike aimed at the side of Aisland's head but Aisland avoids it well.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aisland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks working away.
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCheeks controlling from side mount. #T1#
Aisland tries to buck McCheeks off but McCheeks is having none of it.
McCheeks wants to control but Aisland is keeping him busy.
Aisland wants to control but McCheeks postures up.
Aisland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCheeks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
Aisland trying to control here.
#SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCheeks pulls his head out easily.
Aisland is looking to improve his position.
McCheeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aisland regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
McCheeks wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Clappe McCheeks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aisland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing McCheeks from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCheeks tries a head kick but it misses.
Aisland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
McCheeks drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCheeks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCheeks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCheeks wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Aisland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCheeks is aware though and is defending well.
McCheeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland looking to control.
#SUB#
Aisland working for a triangle but McCheeks defends it easily.
#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a triangle but McCheeks pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland keeping moving, preventing McCheeks from controlling successfully.
McCheeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clappe McCheeks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McCheeks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aisland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCheeks wants to control but Aisland is keeping him busy.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
McCheeks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCheeks working away.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
McCheeks tries to stand but Aisland is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Aisland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Aisland wants to control but McCheeks is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCheeks pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McCheeks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aisland has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCheeks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aisland keeps working.
Landau Aisland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aisland tries to roll over but McCheeks keeps him under control.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCheeks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCheeks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCheeks wants to stand and escape but instead Aisland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McCheeks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aisland trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCheeks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Aisland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCheeks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCheeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McCheeks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCheeks is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCheeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCheeks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McCheeks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCheeks controlling from the top position.
McCheeks trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCheeks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clappe McCheeks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCheeks 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clappe McCheeks! |
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