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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timo Karlsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Reagan Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skinner enables Karlsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skinner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karlsson (2) vs (0) Skinner#SUB#
Karlsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skinner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karlsson (2) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson has his hands on Skinner's head, controlling the position.
Karlsson'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner 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.
Karlsson 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.
Skinner trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Karlsson is controlling Skinner's posture.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skinner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karlsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Karlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
Karlsson managing to control the position. #T3#
Skinner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Karlsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Skinner looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karlsson (4) vs (2) Skinner#T4#
Skinner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karlsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karlsson (7) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner tries to improve position but can't.
Karlsson controls the position from side control.
Skinner wants to control but Karlsson postures up.
Skinner is trying to escape the position but Karlsson is controlling the position.
Skinner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karlsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Karlsson (9) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Skinner tries to improve his position but instead Karlsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Karlsson (12) vs (2) Skinner
Karlsson controlling from the back.
Skinner staying busy and making it hard for Karlsson to control.
Karlsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Karlsson has the hooks in. Skinner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Karlsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Skinner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skinner tries to roll but Karlsson sticks to his back.
Skinner wants to control his opponent's hands but Karlsson gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Karlsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skinner is really stuck here.
#T7#
Karlsson controlling from the back.#SUB#
Karlsson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Skinner taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Reagan Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Skinner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plant is trying to defend but Skinner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Plant is not content to let Skinner control the position.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Skinner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Skinner#SUB2#
Skinner is trying to get an arm triangle but Plant is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner working away.#T1#
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Skinner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Skinner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Skinner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skinner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Plant! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (0) vs (7) Skinner
Skinner controlling from the full mount.
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Skinner wants to take Plant's back here but Plant is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Plant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Skinner takes Plant's back. Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (10) Skinner#SUB2#
Skinner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Plant is defending well though. Skinner let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Plant is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Skinner gets his way!
#SUB2#
Plant defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Skinner keeps control of the position as Plant tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Skinner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Plant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Skinner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Plant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Plant trying to control the position but Skinner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Skinner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Plant is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Skinner gets his way!
#SUB2#
Skinner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Plant right now.
#T4#
Plant trying to control the hands but Skinner breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Plant preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skinner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Skinner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Plant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skinner's arms. #SUB2#
Skinner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Plant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Plant for a finish. #SUB2#
Skinner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Plant rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Skinner is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Plant is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Skinner seems content to control.#SUB2#
Skinner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skinner trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.
Plant controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Skinner is looking for a kimura but Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skinner to get the leverage.
Plant tries to roll over but Skinner keeps him under control.
Skinner 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.#T6##SUB2#
Skinner is looking for a kimura here.
Skinner is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Skinner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plant is staying active underneath Skinner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Skinner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Skinner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB2#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Skinner.
#SUB2#
Skinner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skinner.
Skinner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #T8#
Skinner trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Skinner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skinner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (13) Skinner
Skinner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Skinner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Plant wants to hold on but Skinner pushes him away.#SUB2#
Skinner looking to secure an arm triangle but Plant defends it well.
Skinner moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (16) Skinner#SUB2#
Plant fending off the submission attempt from Skinner. #SUB2#
Skinner is persistently looking for the submission but Plant is defending it well.
#T10#
Plant is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Skinner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Plant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Plant for a finish. #SUB2#
Skinner looking for the RNC.
Skinner is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off. #SUB2#
Skinner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Skinner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Skinner is looking to control Plant but Plant is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11##SUB2#
Skinner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Plant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Skinner tries to keep control of the position but Plant is staying busy.#SUB2#
Skinner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Plant defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Plant right now.
#SUB2#
Skinner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T12##SUB2#
Skinner looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Skinner looking to break Plant's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Plant remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Skinner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Skinner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Plant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Skinner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Plant trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Skinner working for a choke but Plant is defending well.
Skinner not allowing Plant to control his hands. #SUB2#
Skinner working for a choke but Plant is defending well. #T13##SUB2#
Skinner looking to break Plant's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Plant remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Skinner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Skinner controls the position.#SUB2#
Plant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skinner's arms.
Plant trying to control the action but Skinner just sinks the hooks in.
Plant is really stuck here.
#T14##SUB2#
Skinner is looking for the choke from the back position but Plant is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Skinner looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Plant is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Skinner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Skinner looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off.
Skinner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skinner wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
EGO 2
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reagan Skinner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Terrance Glover!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Glover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skinner wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skinner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Skinner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glover uses from the top position.
Glover controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Skinner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Glover has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Glover is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skinner! Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (0) vs (3) Glover#SUB2#
Skinner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Glover.
Glover looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Glover with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Glover avoids the attempt from Skinner to control.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skinner tries to hold on but Glover pushes him away. #T3#
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glover on the ground.#SUB2#
Glover looking to secure an arm triangle but Skinner defends it well. #SUB2#
Glover jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Skinner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glover taking a breather here.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Glover is trying to get an arm triangle but Skinner is defending well.
Glover advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skinner (0) vs (5) Glover
Glover fails to take his opponent's back.
Skinner working to try and regain half guard.
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Skinner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Glover.
Glover tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Skinner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Glover looking to secure an arm triangle but Skinner defends it well.
Skinner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Glover is taking a breather. Skinner 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.
Glover is pressing down on Skinner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skinner is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Glover 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.
Glover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skinner is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Skinner tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Glover trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Glover has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skinner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Glover is working for a kimura but Skinner is defending it quite comfortably.
Glover moves into full mount! Skinner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (0) vs (8) Glover#T8#
Glover controlling from the full mount.
Glover forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Skinner (0) vs (11) Glover
Glover controls the action.
Glover is hanging on to Skinner's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB2#
Glover looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Glover is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Skinner is defending well though. Glover let's go of the attempt for now.
Glover doesn't have the hooks in and Skinner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skinner (2) vs (11) Glover
Glover keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Glover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10##SUB2#
Glover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skinner defends well.#SUB2#
Glover working for a triangle but Skinner defends it easily.
#T11#
Glover has control of Skinner's left arm, preventing Skinner from doing any damage.
Skinner tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Glover is trying to control the position but Skinner postures up. #SUB2#
Glover has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Skinner doesn't defend quickly enough and Glover has managed to lock this one up! Can Skinner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Glover on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
EGO 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reagan Skinner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skinner is trying to pull guard but Havener has him pressed against the cage.
Havener is looking for a takedown.
Skinner jumps guard but Havener stands there with Skinner around his waist. Skinner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Havener gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skinner (0) vs (2) Havener
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Skinner trying to control but Havener postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havener is taking a breather. Skinner 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.
Skinner trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Havener wants to work for an arm triangle but Skinner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skinner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Havener won't allow Skinner to sweep him here.
Skinner trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Skinner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Havener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Havener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Havener works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Havener trying to mount his opponent but Skinner defends it.
Skinner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Skinner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havener tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Skinner is pressing down on Havener's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Havener drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skinner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skinner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skinner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skinner (4) vs (2) Havener
Skinner taking a breather here.
Havener regains half guard.
Havener is not content to let Skinner control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Skinner is working for a kimura but Havener is defending it quite comfortably.
Skinner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Havener wants to control but Skinner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skinner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (7) vs (2) Havener
Havener tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Skinner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Havener has escaped the position, nice work there.
Havener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skinner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skinner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Havener keeps working.
Havener wants to control but Skinner postures up.#T7#
Skinner wants to control but Havener is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Skinner is trying to get an arm triangle but Havener is defending well.
Havener is trying to control Skinner's posture but Skinner avoids it.
Skinner trying to control the action but Havener is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Skinner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Skinner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Skinner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havener, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Skinner working away.#SUB#
Skinner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Havener tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Skinner trying to control the action but Havener is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Skinner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havener, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Skinner tries for a kimura but Havener is defending well. #SUB#
Skinner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skinner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Skinner is trying to get an arm triangle but Havener is defending well. #SUB#
Skinner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Havener prevents Skinner from improving position. #T12#
Havener is trying to work for a sweep but Skinner has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Skinner (9) vs (2) Havener
Havener tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Skinner working for a guillotine from mount but Havener is in no mood to give up.
Skinner wants to control but instead Havener manages to regain half guard.
Havener wants to control but Skinner passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (12) vs (2) Havener
Skinner is looking to take a break and control but Havener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Havener is looking to reverse the position.
Havener manages to get back to half guard.
Skinner is looking to advance position but Havener won't allow it.
Skinner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (15) vs (2) Havener#T14#
Skinner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skinner content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Skinner working for a submission but Havener is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havener regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skinner takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Vitor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vitor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skinner fails to land with a series of punches.
Skinner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Skinner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skinner slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Skinner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vitor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Joao Vitor has been cut.#T1##KD#
Skinner cracks Vitor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vitor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skinner finish him?
#ROC#Vitor is rocked!#TD#
Skinner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vitor is still in real trouble! Can Skinner finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitor looks winded!#SUB2#
Skinner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitor seems to have recovered his senses.
Skinner stands and throws Vitor's legs to the side, diving 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!
Skinner trying to control the action but Vitor is working from the bottom.
Vitor is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Skinner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vitor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Skinner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vitor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Vitor's face as Skinner controls the position.
Vitor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skinner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skinner wants to control but Vitor is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Skinner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Skinner swings around for an armbar but Vitor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Skinner's guard.
Skinner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vitor stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.
Skinner controlling Vitor's posture.
Skinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Skinner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitor is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Vitor from controlling successfully.
Vitor being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Vitor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skinner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Vitor gets tackled into the cage by Skinner. Skinner maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Vitor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Skinner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitor gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitor moves in looking to clinch but Skinner pushes him off.
Vitor tries a head kick but it misses.
Skinner throws a head kick but Vitor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitor walks into a left hand.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Skinner misses the target.
Vitor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Skinner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Skinner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vitor!
A lull in the action here as Skinner stalls from top position.
Skinner'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.
Vitor is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Vitor defending against the ground and pound.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vitor can do to turn this around?
Vitor is being controlled here. #SU#
Skinner stands up and beckons Vitor to his feet. #TD#
Skinner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vitor quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner stalling. #SUB#
Skinner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skinner controlling the pace. #T3#
Further stalling from Skinner.#SUB#
Skinner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vitor is just riding it out for now. Skinner eventually gives up the hold.
Vitor is staying active underneath Skinner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vitor.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Vitor manages to avoid it.
Reagan Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Vitor.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skinner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Skinner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Vitor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Skinner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skinner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Skinner advances to mount.
Skinner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skinner throwing strikes here but Vitor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T1#
Skinner controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Skinner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vitor is on top in guard.
Skinner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Skinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Vitor from controlling successfully.
Vitor is fighting to break Skinner's control of his arms but Skinner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Vitor 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.
Skinner pulls Vitor in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skinner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Vitor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skinner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vitor keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
Skinner throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitor gets slowly back to his feet.
Skinner is looking to counter punch.
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Skinner scores with a takedown into Vitor's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reagan Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skinner 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reagan Skinner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Singleton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singleton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singleton moves away.
Skinner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singleton finds it's way round the side to connect with Skinner's head.
Singleton lands with an uppercut that bounces Skinner off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Singleton.
Singleton lands with a good body shot.
Singleton lands a glancing blow to the side of Skinner's head.#ROC2#Skinner is rocked!
Singleton drops Skinner with a naaaaasty hook - Skinner is in real trouble here! Singleton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Singleton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baylon manages to avoid it.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skinner is looking to counter with head kicks.
Baylon shoots in for a takedown but Skinner shows good takedown defense.
Skinner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baylon tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Skinner misses the target.
Caleb Baylon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baylon wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Skinner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baylon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baylon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Skinner moves into the clinch.
Reagan Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Baylon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Skinner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Skinner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skinner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Baylon is defending against the submission attempts here by Skinner.
Skinner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Skinner seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baylon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skinner. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Skinner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skinner prevents Baylon from improving his position.#SU#
Skinner stands up out of the half guard.
Baylon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skinner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baylon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skinner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Baylon shoots and misses #CL#
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baylon is trying to break the clinch but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Skinner - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Baylon jumps guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baylon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skinner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Skinner has picked Baylon up - he's going for a ride! Skinner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Baylon is looking to get back to is feet but Skinner passes into side control.
Skinner controls the position from side control.#T4#
Baylon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The strikes coming from Skinner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner slows the pace down.
Baylon can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Skinner dominated that round.
That's time! Skinner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Baylon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baylon misses with a double jab
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Baylon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baylon fails to land with a series of punches.
Baylon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Skinner counters by clinching up.
Baylon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Baylon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baylon moves to clinch but Skinner breaks away
and Skinner counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baylon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
Caleb Baylon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baylon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skinner circles away quickly and effectively.
Baylon throws a nice looking combination but Skinner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Skinner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Skinner swings for the body but Baylon moves out of range.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baylon can do to turn this around?
Baylon looks to clinch
and Skinner scores with a counter punch that sends Baylon to the canvas! Skinner smells blood - he's punishing Baylon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Baylon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reagan Skinner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Skinner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shukur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shukur tries to clinch
and Skinner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skinner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shukur misses with a combination
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
Shukur fails with the takedown
and Skinner counters with a crisp right that sends Shukur to the canvas! Skinner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reagan Skinner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Campos fails to land the takedown.
Skinner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campos tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily#CL#
and Skinner moves into the clinch.
Campos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campos wants a takedown but no success here.
Reagan Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Campos.
Campos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Campos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner throws a counter high kick but Campos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Campos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skinner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##KD#
Skinner lands a big right hand that sends Campos crashing to the mat! Skinner stays standing though and waves Campos back to his feet!#ROC#Campos is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rio Campos has been cut.
Campos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Skinner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skinner.
Campos is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?#BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campos with a poor takedown
and Skinner rattles Campos with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Campos tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Skinner dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Campos stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reagan Skinner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Skinner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brakes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skinner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brakes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Brakes persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
Brakes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skinner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reagan Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Brakes.
Brakes dives in and grabs Skinner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skinner pushes down on Brakes's head and hops out.
Skinner cracks Brakes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brakes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skinner counters with a huge left! Brakes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Skinner isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brakes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Skinner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reagan Skinner! |
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