Post by The Sandmen on Jan 9, 2013 17:50:56 GMT -5
Din Thomas looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Mac Danzig looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Din Thomas and Mac Danzig touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Din Thomas charges at Danzig throwing flurries left and right.
Mac Danzig gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Danzig is holding Din Thomas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Din Thomas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Thomas works on the ground with his fingers over Danzig's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Din Thomas manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Thomas
Danzig tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Thomas is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Din Thomas attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig looks to mount Din Thomas...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Thomas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mac Danzig pushes Din Thomas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Thomas clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Mac Danzig takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Din Thomas shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Thomas's eyes...
Din Thomas breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Mac Danzig fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Thomas's face!
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mac Danzig doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Thomas's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Din Thomas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lightning fast low kick from Thomas!
Danzig blocks that kick with his leg.
Thomas is holding Mac Danzig's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mac Danzig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Din Thomas looks to mount Mac Danzig...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Mac Danzig
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Din Thomas work his BJJ game.
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Mac Danzig gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Din Thomas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Danzig
Thomas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomas is countered by Mac Danzig.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Danzig attempts a triangle from bottom! Din Thomas slips out. Danzig quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Din Thomas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Din Thomas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for some grappling action
Thomas pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Mac Danzig tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Thomas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Thomas
Danzig tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mac Danzig fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Thomas
Danzig launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomas is covering himself! Danzig tries to force the situation and Thomas clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Danzig tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Thomas! Danzig has one hook in and keeps working!
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas with one hook in
Thomas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Din Thomas uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Din Thomas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mac Danzig!
Thomas ducks under...
Danzig misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Din Thomas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Danzig won't budge, forcing Thomas to pull guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Danzig fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thomas sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Din Thomas attempts a sweep single...
Din Thomas catches Mac Danzig's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Thomas.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Din Thomas looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig is cooling the fight on the ground
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Thomas's face!
Thomas's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Danzig sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Danzig tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mac Danzig controls the situation despite Din Thomas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Din Thomas shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Din Thomas breaks that americana attempt!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Thomas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mac Danzig doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Danzig is trying to counter now!
Mac Danzig throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Thomas breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Din Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mac Danzig is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomas into his guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig aggressively and repeatedly punches Thomas.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Danzig doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mac Danzig rolls Din Thomas to his stomach and takes his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Din Thomas doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Danzig's moves.
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Mac Danzig tries to open Thomas's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mac Danzig. Thomas is unable to cover himself now!
Thomas's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Mac Danzig isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Thomas locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Mac Danzig unil he can pull his arm free! Danzig lost his dominant position.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig tries to better his position on the ground...
Danzig is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Mac Danzig appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Mac Danzig appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Mac Danzig's lock! This is over! Thomas didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Mac Danzig by Submission (armbar) at 3:54 Round 2
Statistics: Din Thomas
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
I missed this fight because a bird was biting my ear.
Mac Danzig looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
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Din Thomas and Mac Danzig touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Din Thomas charges at Danzig throwing flurries left and right.
Mac Danzig gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Danzig is holding Din Thomas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Din Thomas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Thomas works on the ground with his fingers over Danzig's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Din Thomas manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Thomas
Danzig tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Thomas is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Din Thomas attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig looks to mount Din Thomas...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Thomas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mac Danzig pushes Din Thomas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Thomas clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Mac Danzig takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Din Thomas shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Thomas's eyes...
Din Thomas breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Din Thomas gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Mac Danzig fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Thomas's face!
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mac Danzig doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Thomas's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Din Thomas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lightning fast low kick from Thomas!
Danzig blocks that kick with his leg.
Thomas is holding Mac Danzig's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mac Danzig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Din Thomas looks to mount Mac Danzig...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Mac Danzig
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Din Thomas work his BJJ game.
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Mac Danzig gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Din Thomas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Danzig
Thomas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomas is countered by Mac Danzig.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Danzig attempts a triangle from bottom! Din Thomas slips out. Danzig quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Din Thomas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Din Thomas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for some grappling action
Thomas pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Mac Danzig tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Thomas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Thomas
Thomas tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Thomas
Danzig tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mac Danzig fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Thomas
Danzig launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomas is covering himself! Danzig tries to force the situation and Thomas clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Danzig tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Thomas! Danzig has one hook in and keeps working!
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas with one hook in
Thomas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Din Thomas uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Din Thomas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mac Danzig!
Thomas ducks under...
Danzig misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Din Thomas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Danzig won't budge, forcing Thomas to pull guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Danzig fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thomas sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Din Thomas attempts a sweep single...
Din Thomas catches Mac Danzig's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Thomas.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Din Thomas looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig is cooling the fight on the ground
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Thomas's face!
Thomas's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Danzig sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Danzig tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mac Danzig controls the situation despite Din Thomas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Din Thomas shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Din Thomas breaks that americana attempt!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Thomas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mac Danzig doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Danzig is trying to counter now!
Mac Danzig throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Thomas breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Din Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mac Danzig is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomas into his guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig aggressively and repeatedly punches Thomas.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Danzig doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mac Danzig rolls Din Thomas to his stomach and takes his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Din Thomas doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Danzig's moves.
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Mac Danzig tries to open Thomas's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mac Danzig. Thomas is unable to cover himself now!
Thomas's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Danzig is in rear mount over Thomas
Mac Danzig isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Thomas locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Mac Danzig unil he can pull his arm free! Danzig lost his dominant position.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Danzig
Thomas is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Din Thomas!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig tries to better his position on the ground...
Danzig is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Din Thomas
Mac Danzig tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Mac Danzig appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Mac Danzig appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Mac Danzig's lock! This is over! Thomas didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Mac Danzig by Submission (armbar) at 3:54 Round 2
Statistics: Din Thomas
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
I missed this fight because a bird was biting my ear.