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Event:
AWC Round 6 B
Date: Oct 20, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
McCoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Jager smiles and moves away.
#CL#
McCoy closes the distance and pushes De Jager back into the cage.
McCoy tries to pull guard but De Jager forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
McCoy pulls guard successfully.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jager is one step ahead there.
De Jager working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
McCoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Jager is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager landing some decent shots from guard.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jager wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
McCoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCoy trying to control the position here. #SUB#
De Jager looking to improve position, pressing down on McCoy's thigh with his hand. McCoy seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is De Jager paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! De Jager's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McCoy picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy McCoy!
An out of breath Tommy McCoy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AWC Round 5 B
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
De Jager shoots in and bounces Cooke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
De Jager stays in close to Cooke's body and controls the position.
De Jager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jager. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Jager controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jager is controlling him.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet but De Jager passes into half guard.
#T1#
De Jager working the head and body with strikes.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet.
De Jager frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cooke really wants to buck De Jager off and get back to his feet.
De Jager takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Jager looking to finish Cooke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cooke!
De Jager lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooke hang on?
De Jager controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
De Jager lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Jager raining down shots from the mount!
De Jager 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.
Cooke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooke can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Jager lands a big shot there that rocks Cooke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cooke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cooke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Jager looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cooke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cooke is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Jager unloading with bombs!
De Jager won't let Cooke get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
De Jager dominating with strikes here.
Cooke wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
De Jager looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
You get the feeling that Cooke really doesn't like being in this position too much.
De Jager controlling from mount.
Cooke is trying to stand.
De Jager lands a big elbow.
De Jager is in the full mount, landing strikes.
De Jager with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Cooke is rocked!
Cooke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cooke is still in real trouble! Can De Jager finish him?
De Jager tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cooke scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from De Jager land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. De Jager stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan De Jager!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan De Jager thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC Round 4 B
Date: Sep 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Runesson throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runesson looks to land a left hand but De Jager moved out of range nicely.
Runesson throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager looks for a takedown but Runesson sprawls well.
Runesson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Runesson wants it to stay on the feet.
De Jager shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Runesson as he avoids it easily.
Runesson attempts a counter takedown but De Jager avoids it well and moves away.
Mats Runesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan De Jager.#TD2#
De Jager changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Runesson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Runesson tries to improve position but can't.
De Jager is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Runesson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Runesson is not content to let De Jager control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager working the body and head with strikes.
Runesson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Runesson has one of De Jager's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
Runesson is looking for a sweep.
Runesson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Runesson wants to get back to full guard.
Runesson is positioning himself well to prevent De Jager advancing to mount.
Runesson wants to get back to full guard.
Runesson is trying to maintain the position but De Jager is very close to passing his half guard.
Runesson wants to get back to full guard.
Runesson blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Jager.
Runesson blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Jager.
De Jager prevents Runesson from standing back up.
Runesson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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.
De Jager scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Runesson wants to get back to his feet.
De Jager thows a huge punch but Runesson dodges it nicely.
De Jager thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Jager missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Runesson trying to control from the bottom.
De Jager is nestled in close to Runesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Runesson is trying to get back to full guard.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Jager working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Runesson has his hands clasped together around De Jager's back. He's all about the action.
De Jager not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
De Jager looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Jager lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Runesson wants to improve his position but De Jager is controlling well.
Runesson is looking to control De Jager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runesson avoid being mounted?
De Jager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Runesson's head.
De Jager is controlling the pace.
Runesson tries to get to full guard but De Jager has control of the leg.
De Jager is looking to take a break and control but Runesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Runesson tries to kick De Jager off but De Jager keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Jager prevents Runesson from improving his position.
Runesson is doing well to control the position and prevent De Jager from advancing to side control.
Runesson'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.
De Jager performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Jager.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jager looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Jager shoots for a double leg takedown but Runesson sprawls well. He's pushed De Jager's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runesson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan De Jager will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Jager.#TD2#
De Jager decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Runesson kicks off De Jager and gets to his feet.
Runesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and De Jager counters with a shoot takedown. Runesson fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Runesson, not yet.
Runesson is looking to stand up but De Jager isn't so interested in that idea.
De Jager must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Runesson wants to sweep but no luck.
De Jager postures up and lands a big shot to Runesson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runesson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Runesson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Runesson tries to get out of the position.
De Jager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
De Jager's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Runesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Jager accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runesson wants to stand and escape but De Jager is having none of it.
Runesson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Jager manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jan De Jager has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Jager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runesson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager wants to sweep here but Runesson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
De Jager keeps trying to improve his position.
De Jager trying to control the position.
Runesson looking to pass the guard.
De Jager wants to sweep here but Runesson controlling him for the moment.
Runesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jager really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Runesson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Runesson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Runesson stopping the sweep attempt from De Jager.
Runesson wants to control from the top but De Jager keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
De Jager changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runesson tries to avoid it but De Jager manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runesson to the ground. Runesson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Runesson throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Jager fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mats Runesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan De Jager.
Runesson looks to land a left hand but De Jager moved out of range nicely.
De Jager drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Runesson defends it well.
De Jager looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runesson is fending him off so far but De Jager persists. Nope, Runesson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
De Jager scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Runesson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Runesson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and De Jager counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runesson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Jager working some strikes from top position.
De Jager showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Jager trying to control but Runesson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Runesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Jager accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runesson keeping full guard, as De Jager tries to pass.
De Jager is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Jager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Runesson has his feet on De Jager's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Jager blocks a jab.#TD#
Runesson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Jager sprawls well initially but Runesson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Jager is looking to control Runesson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Jager avoid being mounted?
De Jager is refusing to be controlled, as Runesson sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Runesson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Runesson throws an overhand right that lands on De Jager's shoulder, as De Jager tries to avoid the shot.
De Jager feints the counter takedown.
De Jager slips under a jab.
De Jager slips a jab from Runesson.
De Jager shoots in for a takedown but Runesson shows good takedown defense.
Runesson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mats Runesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runesson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Jager somewhat.
De Jager misses with a takedown attempt - Runesson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mats Runesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan De Jager.
Runesson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Runesson gets the takedown into side control.
Runesson trying to control the position but De Jager is working away.
Runesson throws an elbow but De Jager slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
The strikes coming from Runesson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Runesson with the ground and pound but De Jager regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Runesson prevents De Jager from improving his position.
Runesson is stalling here. De Jager is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Runesson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Jager has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Runesson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Jager drops an elbow to the side of Runesson's head.
Runesson is trying to get back to full guard.
De Jager wants to control but Runesson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Runesson is trying to maintain the position but De Jager is very close to passing his half guard.
De Jager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Runesson defending well though.
De Jager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runesson keeps working.
Runesson is looking to improve his position.
De Jager trying to control from half guard but Runesson is working away.
Runesson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Runesson blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Jager. #T3#
Runesson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Jager accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Jager content to stall in guard here.
Runesson pulls De Jager in to control the position.
Runesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
De Jager looking to sit in guard and control but Runesson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Runesson distracts De Jager with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Runesson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Runesson with a nice head shot there.
Runesson throwing strikes from guard but De Jager blocks nicely.
Runesson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Runesson controlling from the top position.
De Jager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runesson is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Runesson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jager keeping moving, preventing Runesson from controlling successfully.
De Jager looking for a sweep. Not yet De Jager, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Runesson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runesson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Runesson! |
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Event:
AWC Round 3 A
Date: Sep 02, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Remington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Jager sprawls well. De Jager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remington gets slowly back to his feet.
Remington closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Jager circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington shoots in but no luck this time.
Jan De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Remington.#TD2#
Remington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Remington throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Jager holds on and takes a little breather.
De Jager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Remington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Remington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Jager is keeping the position for now.
Remington with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Jager looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Remington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Jager seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Jager knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Remington on the ground.
Remington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Remington stopping the sweep attempt from De Jager.
De Jager has momentary wrist control but Remington slips an elbow through the middle.
Remington wants to control from the top but De Jager keeps moving.
Remington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Jager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Remington. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Jager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Jager wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Remington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Remington missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
De Jager tries to get to full guard but Remington has control of the leg.
De Jager makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Jager.
Remington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Jager is trying to control the position but Remington postures up.
De Jager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Remington connects with a couple of short punches.
Remington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Remington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Remington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Remington 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Jager keeping moving, preventing Remington from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Remington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Jager was covering up waiting for the punch and Remington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Remington postures up in De Jager's guard and throws a big left but De Jager blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Remington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Remington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Remington looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Remington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Remington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Remington postures up.
Remington throws a big elbow that misses.
Remington trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
De Jager wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Remington pushing down on De Jager's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Remington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
De Jager wants to control but Remington is keeping busy.
De Jager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remington working De Jager over with strikes.
Remington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Jager's head.
De Jager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Remington is working away from the top position though.
Remington trying to control the action but De Jager is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager tries to roll over but Remington keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Remington thows a huge punch but De Jager dodges it nicely.
De Jager wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
De Jager gets full guard.
De Jager keeping full guard, as Remington tries to pass.
Remington throws a big elbow that misses.
Remington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Remington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Remington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Jager tries to avoid it but Remington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Jager to the ground. De Jager escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Remington drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Jager wants to sweep here but Remington controlling him for the moment.
De Jager is working hard here to advance position.
Stone Remington has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager looking to control.
Remington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Remington cracks De Jager with a solid left hand.
Remington trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
Remington postures up and lands a big shot to De Jager's brow. #T4#
Remington connects with a couple of short punches.
Remington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Remington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jager looking for a sweep. Not yet De Jager, not yet.
Remington works over De Jager with some ground and pound from guard.
De Jager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Remington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Remington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Jager struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Remington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Remington shoots in looking for a takedown. De Jager tries to sprawl out of it but Remington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Jager manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Remington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Jager!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager parries the strikes from Remington easily there. Remington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Jager to escape.
Remington throws an elbow but De Jager slips to the side and avoids it well.
Remington trying to control the action but De Jager is working from the bottom.
De Jager tries to bench press Remington off him but Remington keeps the position. #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.
De Jager avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Remington.
Remington throwing strikes but De Jager manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Remington is looking to reverse the position.
Remington has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Remington parries the strikes from De Jager easily there. De Jager is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Remington to escape.
De Jager throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Remington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jager trying to control the action but Remington is working from the bottom.
Jan De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Jager looking to control but instead Remington has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Jager in particular looking to stall.
De Jager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Remington keeps working.
Remington regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Remington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Remington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Jager sprawls well. De Jager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remington gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stone Remington.
I've got Remington 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Remington!
Stone Remington 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:
AWC Round 2 B
Date: Aug 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Stepchild moves to clinch but De Jager breaks away #TD#
and De Jager decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stepchild's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stepchild can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stepchild can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Jager controls the pace.
De Jager working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Stepchild is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! De Jager rolls with it to try and escape but Stepchild cranks on the arm and De Jager is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billys Stepchild! |
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Event:
AWC Round 1 C
Date: Aug 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Matau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Jager moves out of range as Matau throws a body kick.
De Jager feinted with a counter takedown.
Matau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Matau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matau.
De Jager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Jager wants it to stay on the feet.
Matau goes for a double leg but De Jager avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Jager continues to drive forward.
Matau misses with a head kick.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matau misses with a wild body shot.
Matau is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Jager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jan De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanoa Matau.#T1#
Matau works De Jager's body with a nice hook.
Matau sizes up De Jager with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Jager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Jager wants it to stay on the feet.
De Jager attempts a counter takedown but Matau avoids it well and moves away.
Matau misses with a body kick.
Matau tries to land a front kick but De Jager steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matau sprawls and moves away.
Matau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matau sprawls and moves away.
De Jager drops his hands momentarily and Matau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
A punch combination from Matau misses.
Matau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matau throws a low kick but De Jager moves out of range easily.
De Jager attempts a counter takedown but Matau avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Matau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De Jager is trying to get back to full guard.
De Jager keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matau moves nicely into side control.
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.#T3#
De Jager is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
De Jager tries to improve position but can't.
Matau wants to control but De Jager is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matau is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Jager haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Jager is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Matau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kanoa Matau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matau shoots in and drives through. De Jager sprawls well.
Matau throws a sloppy head kick and De Jager moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matau.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matau sprawls and moves away.
Matau fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanoa Matau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matau.
Matau misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and De Jager decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matau's guard.
De Jager has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
De Jager controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Jager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Jager sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Jager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matau misses with a low kick.
De Jager attempts a counter takedown but Matau avoids it well and moves away.
Matau darts in looking for a takedown but De Jager gets double underhooks and turns Matau into the cage.
De Jager feinted with a counter takedown.
Jan De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanoa Matau.
Matau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Good shot there by Matau.
Matau misses with a hook
#TD#
and De Jager counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matau trying to control here.
De Jager not doing much here.
Jan De Jager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Matau is looking to control De Jager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matau avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matau controls De Jager momentarily but De Jager frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan De Jager dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Jager tries to counter with a takedown but Matau is quick to defend against it.
Matau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Jager checks it well.
De Jager stuffs the takedown.
Matau throws a leg kick that misses.
Matau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Matau.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matau sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matau!
Matau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jager half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Jager avoids a kick to the body.
De Jager feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from De Jager. No joy for Matau on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from De Jager as Matau shoots in.
De Jager tries to counter with a takedown but Matau is quick to defend against it.
Jan De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanoa Matau.
Matau throws a body punch but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager moves out of range of the leg kick from Matau.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matau shoots for a takedown but De Jager saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Jager changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matau cracks De Jager with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kanoa Matau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matau throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A nice combination there by Matau.
Matau looks to land a body kick but De Jager moved away.
Matau throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and De Jager counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager scoring with punches and elbows.
Matau struggling a bit here.
De Jager content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
De Jager working the head and body with strikes.
Matau is looking to reverse the position.
Matau is trying to control De Jager's posture but De Jager avoids it.
Matau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Jager controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Matau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jager controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan De Jager.
I think De Jager has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jan De Jager!
Jan De Jager 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:
BIZARRE MMA: FIRST SHOW
Date: Jul 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
De Jager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Phoenix darts in and clinches De Jager up against the ropes.#T1#
De Jager wants to stall.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Jager up against the ropes.
Phoenix slowing the pace effectively.#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.
De Jager wants to stall.
Phoenix effectively controlling the action here.
De Jager is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns De Jager into the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jager being controlled against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Jager fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Phoenix forces De Jager back against the ropes and clinches.
Phoenix leaning against his opponent.
De Jager is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jager has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Phoenix.
De Jager tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
De Jager is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Jager.#CL#
Phoenix rushes De Jager and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Jager is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns De Jager into the ropes.
Phoenix effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jager trying to control the position but instead, Phoenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Jager into the ropes.
De Jager is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
De Jager clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jan De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Come on Phoenix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Phoenix taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
Phoenix slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phoenix has De Jager pressed against the ropes.
Phoenix gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Phoenix.
De Jager tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it. #CL#
Phoenix clinches.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
De Jager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jager is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jager has his back to the ropes.
De Jager wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Phoenix! |
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